Nonprofit · EIN 52-1614093
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,746,424 | $5,051,309 | $695,115 | $16,830,595 | $2,492,513 | $14,338,082 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,075,465 | $4,729,922 | $345,543 | $16,808,228 | $3,107,597 | $13,700,631 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,425,702
- Membership dues
- $224,592
- Program service revenue
- $108,809
- Investment income
- $1,142,216
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $801,715
- Net income from fundraising events
- $69,697
- Other revenue
- $69,697
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $267,799
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $389,687
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,988,547
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,843,118
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $94
- Accounting fees
- $83,831
- Occupancy
- $144,263
- Travel
- $263,989
- Depreciation
- $113,162
- Program services (functional)
- $4,569,761
- Management and general (functional)
- $389,307
- Fundraising (functional)
- $92,241
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,808,228
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,830,595
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,492,513
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,338,082
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,505,838
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,067,868
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,281,763
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,619,845
- Gross receipts
- $7,890,611
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN ARDOUNY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 65 | $187,171 | $33,228 |
| ROUBEN ADALIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ANI Highest-paid employee | 10 | $132,300 | $40,784 |
| MARY ELLEN GORDON | DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN Officer | 40 | $145,113 | $20,459 |
| NANOR SHIRIKJIAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-ATP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,000 | $13,120 |
| JEANMARIE PAPELIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ATP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,780 | $7,259 |
| MARIAM KHALOYAN | CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,000 | $11,946 |
| CAROLYN MUGAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KALOOSDIAN | COUNSELOR EMERITUS DECEASED 5-12-24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BARSAMIAN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN KIRKORIAN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| OSCAR TATOSIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANKA KADIAN-DODOV | SECRETARY & ASST TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KALUSTIAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALINA AGBABIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARAM GAVOOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX KARAPETIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MIRIJANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LU ANN OHANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ONANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HERMAN PURUTYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANI YERAMYAN SPEIRS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE STEIN | MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE TOTAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TALIN YACOUBIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN ARDOUNY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 65 | $201,831 | $25,449 |
| MARY ELLEN GORDON | DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN Officer | 40 | $152,169 | $15,988 |
| ROUBEN ADALIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ANI Highest-paid employee | 10 | $130,250 | $31,693 |
| JEANMARIE PAPELIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ATP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,800 | $5,647 |
| MARIAM KHALOYAN | CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,229 | $8,651 |
| CAROLYN MUGAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KALOOSDIAN | COUNSELOR EMERITUS DECEASED 5-12-24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BARSAMIAN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN KIRKORIAN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| OSCAR TATOSIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANKA KADIAN-DODOV | SECRETARY & ASST TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KALUSTIAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALINA AGBABIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARAM GAVOOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX KARAPETIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MIRIJANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LU ANN OHANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ONANIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN PURUTYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANI YERAMYAN SPEIRS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE STEIN | MEMBER EMERITUS EFFECTIVE 1-8-22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE TOTAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALIN YACOUBIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1032 15TH STREET NW SUITE 416, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-1502
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRYAN ARDOUNY, 1032 15TH STREET NW 416, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN ARDOUNY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 393-3434
- Website
- WWW.ARMENIAN-ASSEMBLY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINO AND COMPANY CHARTERED
Mission
THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION): (1) PROVIDING AID, RELIEF, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING IN ARMENIA AND FOR ARMENIANS WORLD-WIDE; AND (2) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ARMENIAN CULTURE, HISTORY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE ARMENIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ARMENIA TREE PROJECT - HELPS ADVANCE ARMENIA'S ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BY WORKING TO FUND FOREST RESTORATION, THEREBY PROVIDING FOOD, FUEL, WOOD, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $2,760,492 · grants $12,973 · revenue $105,209
- GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THROUGH NON-PARTISAN ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, THE ASSEMBLY WORKS WITH POLICYMAKERS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AFFIRMATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND U.S. ASSISTANCE TO ARMENIA.Expenses $485,181
- YEREVAN OPERATIONS AND NEXUS ARMENIA - WORK TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION INCLUDING SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY, THE RULE OF LAW, OPEN MARKETS, AND REGIONAL SECURITY. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE TO EDUCATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CIVIL SOCIETY INITIATIVES WITHIN ARMENIA. NEXUS ARMENIA ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS FROM THE US IN AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ARMENIA TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF ARMENIA'S GEOPOLITICAL, SECURITY, AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.Expenses $227,238 · revenue $3,600
- WESTERN REGION OPERATIONS - THE WESTERN REGION OFFICE ADVOCATES AND REPRESENTS ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION THROUGH THE ASSEMBLY'S NETWORK AND POLICY SYSTEM. THE OFFICE PROVIDES INFORMATION FROM AND TO THE ASSEMBLY FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT, STATE, ARMENIAN, OFFICIALS, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BODIES, PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS, MEDIA AND OTHERS AS NEEDED. THE OFFICE ALSO PROMOTES AND DEVELOPS PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITH OTHER ARMENIAN AND NON-ARMENIAN BODIES.TERJENIAN THOMAS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS OF ARMENIAN DESCENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN EITHER WASHINGTON, DC OR YEREVAN, ARMENIA WHILE GAINING EXPOSURE TO POLICY MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, RESEARCH AND THINK TANK ORGANIZATIONS, AND NGOS. INTERNS ALSO MEET WITH U.S. AND ARMENIAN OFFICIALS, PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL ACTIVITIES, AND ENJOY SIGHT-SEEING TRIPS TO ENHANCE THEIR CULTURAL AWARENESS.RESEARCH & ANALYSIS PROVIDE RELEVANT AND TIMELY INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE FORM OF FACT SHEETS, ISSUE BRIEFS AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS FOR THE ASSEMBLY, MEDIA, ACADEMIA, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INCLUDING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES.Expenses $1,096,850 · grants $254,826
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1614093
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,830,595
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,890,611
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,746,424 | $5,051,309 | $16,830,595 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,075,465 | $4,729,922 | $16,808,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,364,361 | $4,087,779 | $15,014,914 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-1614093).
Questions about ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC is 52-1614093.
- Is ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC 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 ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRYAN ARDOUNY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,171 (BRYAN ARDOUNY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,746,424, expenses of $5,051,309 and total assets of $16,830,595 at year end.
Other nonprofits in WASHINGTON
- GAVI ALLIANCE EIN 98-0593375 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INCORPORATED EIN 27-3521132 · last filed 990 for 2024
- GLOBAL IMPACT EIN 52-1273585 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE EIN 52-1257057 · last filed 990 for 2025
- DKT INTERNATIONAL INC EIN 58-1593137 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN NEAR EAST REFUGEE AID INC EIN 52-0882226 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ACDI VOCA EIN 52-0811461 · last filed 990 for 2024
- PROJECT HOPE - THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC EIN 53-0242962 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in WASHINGTON · District of Columbia · International, foreign affairs and national security