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Nonprofit · EIN 38-6147534

CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL

Tax-exempt · SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075

Financials

$54K$48K2021$111K$116K2023$68K$67K2024$84K$80K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$84,277$79,867$4,410$835,290$0$835,290
April 30, 2025990$68,321$66,581$1,740$811,128$0$811,128
April 30, 2024990$111,466$116,201-$4,735$806,477$0$806,477
April 30, 2022990$53,930$47,592$6,338$806,160$0$806,160
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,277
Membership dues
$1,470
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$80,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$73,200
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$79,867

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$811,128
Total assets, end of year
$835,290
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$835,290
Publicly traded securities
$822,809
Gross receipts
$84,277
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Vahe AkarazPresident
Officer
0$0
Sona LacinianVice President
Officer
0$0
Nubar TerzianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Steve KalfayanCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Arthur KoncagulCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Silva SagherianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Rita Akaraz-AvedisianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Michael KalfayanAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Greg AkarazAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Linda KalfayanSecretary
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Vahe AkarazPresident
Officer
0$0
Sona LacinianVice President
Officer
0$0
Nubar TerzianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Steve KalfayanCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Arthur KoncagulCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Silva SagherianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Rita Akaraz-AvedisianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Michael KalfayanAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Greg AkarazAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Linda KalfayanSecretary
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Vahe AkarazPresident
Officer
0$0
Sona LacinianVice President
Officer
0$0
Nadya SarafianCorresponding Secretary
Officer
0$0
Steve KalfayanCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Arthur KoncagulCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Silva SagherianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Rita Akaraz-AvedisianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Michael KalfayanAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Greg AkarazAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Linda KalfayanRecording Secretary
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Vahe AkarazPresident
Officer
0$0
Sona LacinianVice President
Officer
0$0
Dickran ToumajanRecording Secretary
Officer
0$0
Nadya SarafianCorresponding Secretary
Officer
0$0
Steve KalfayanCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Arthur KoncagulCo-Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Silva SagherianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Rita Akaraz-AvedisianAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Michael KalfayanAdvisor
Officer
0$0
Greg AkarazAdvisor
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
22001 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075-4081
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Vahe Akaraz, 30731 Mystic Forest, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Signed the 990
Arthur Koncagul, treasurer
Phone
(248) 252-2762

Mission

provide assistance for Armenian cultural and educational activities for individuals and organizations, both in the U.S. and abroad

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Donated 39,000 dollars to the Paros Foundation, Berkley California.
    Expenses $39,000 · grants $39,000
  • Donated 10,100 dollars to AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School in Southfield, Michigan.
    Expenses $10,100 · grants $10,100
  • Donated 5,000 dollars to the Medical Response Armenia, INC, Farmington Hills Michigan
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • expenses including state fees, insurance and office supplies as well as additional grants
    Expenses $25,767 · grants $24,570

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-6147534
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$835,290
Income (IRS master file)
$84,277

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$84,277$79,867$835,290XML
990April 2025$68,321$66,581$811,128XML
990April 2024$111,466$116,201$806,477XML
990April 2023$41,880$38,580$809,820IRS
990April 2022$53,930$47,592$806,160XML
990April 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-6147534).

Questions about CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL

What is the EIN of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL is 38-6147534.
Is CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Vahe Akaraz.
Who are the officers and directors of CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARMENIANS FROM ISTANBUL have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $84,277, expenses of $79,867 and total assets of $835,290 at year end.

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