Funding search · EIN 522081895 · Bethesda, MD

Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

292
grants reported
$535,199
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$860
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • Armenian Assembly of America6 grants · $41,461
  • Magen David Sephardic Congregation5 grants · $39,929
  • Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian Ball20232 grants · $27,045
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts3 grants · $24,600
  • Synodal School of Liturgical Music1 grant · $19,630
  • The Washington Ballet2 grants · $18,720
  • Lebanese American University4 grants · $15,500
  • American University of Armenia3 grants · $15,000
  • City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration2 grants · $14,200
  • Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation'S Capital1 grant · $10,000

Giving over time

$229,415
2022
$150,052
2023
$155,732
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 292 grants.

  • $20,500

    Armenian Assembly of America · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to continue as the leading non-partisan voice for the armenian-american community in the united states.

  • $19,630

    Synodal School of Liturgical Music · Palm Beach, FL · 2022

    Supports the charitable and educational works of the russian migr community in the united states, which include relief efforts for the suffering people of ukraine.

  • $16,130

    Magen David Sephardic Congregation · Rockville, MD · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to aid persons in need, both in the congregation & in the jewish community at large.

  • $13,820

    Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian Ball2023 · Palm Beach, FL · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to help the russian migr community in the us including relief efforts for the suffering people in ukraine.

  • $13,225

    Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian Ball2023 · Palm Beach, FL · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to help the russian migr community in the us including relief efforts for the suffering people in ukraine.

  • $10,330

    Magen David Sephardic Congregation · Rockville, MD · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to aid persons in need, both in the congregation & in the jewish community at large.

  • $10,000

    National Museum of Women in the Arts · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to advocate for better representation of women artists & serves as a vital center for thought leadership & social change.

  • $10,000

    The Washington Ballet · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation's capital, & to connect children & adults to the art of dance.

  • $10,000

    Armenian Assembly of America · Glendale, CA · 2022

    Supports the armenian assembly of america's mission to support armenia fund's humanitarian relief efforts

  • $10,000

    Citydance · N Bethesda, MD · 2022

    Donation funds costumes to citydance school and conservatory for the young dancers

  • $10,000

    Diplomacy Through Fashion · Falls Church, VA · 2022

    Project is committed to raising awareness about why fashion matters in diplomacy via supporting emerging designers from different countries worldwide, especially the less obvious ones for the fashion world, and promotin read all
  • $10,000

    Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation'S Capital · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports education expenses for jewish children

  • $10,000

    Washington Ballet · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports their artists to produce new works for the stage and screen

  • $9,600

    National Museum of Women in the Arts · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to advocate for better representation of women artists & serves as a vital center for thought leadership & social change.

  • $9,200

    City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to continue championing our mission of developing the next generation of dance artists & innovators.

  • $8,720

    The Washington Ballet · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation's capital, & to connect children & adults to the art of dance.

  • $7,000

    Magen David Sephardic Congregation · Rockville, MD · 2022

    Recalling the meaning of life of our loved ones. Supporting congregation's security and maintenance

  • $6,061

    Armenian Assembly of America · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to continue as the leading non-partisan voice for the armenian-american community in the united states.

  • $5,956

    Magen David Sephardic Congregation · Rockville, MD · 2022

    Recalling the meaning of life of our loved ones. Supporting congregation's security and maintenance

  • $5,204

    Young Concert Artists of Washington · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to provide artists with the tools, confidence to tell their stories & to help grow their careers to the highest level.

  • $5,000

    American University of Armenia · Glendale, CA · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to continue providing students the best education in armenia.

  • $5,000

    City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to continue championing our mission of developing the next generation of dance artists & innovators.

  • $5,000

    Lebanese American University · New York, NY · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to making education in lebanon available to all qualified, regardless of difficult circumstances.

  • $5,000

    Meridian International Center · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support meridian's mission

  • $5,000

    American University of Armenia · Glendale, CA · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to continue providing students the best education in armenia.

  • $5,000

    Lebanese American University · New York, NY · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to making education in lebanon available to all qualified, regardless of difficult circumstances.

  • $5,000

    American University of Armenia · Oakland, CA · 2022

    Supporting aua to enable success through world-renowned faculty and highest quality tools

  • $5,000

    Armenian General Benovolent Union · New York, NY · 2022

    Donation will be helping towards promoting & preserving the armenian identity & language as well as the armenian theatre & arts diaspora in fulfilling the dream of a young armenian student.

  • $5,000

    Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation · Pasadena, MD · 2022

    Helps hospiceof the chesapeake provide skilled and compassionate hospice, bereavement and supportive care in anne arundel and prince george's counties, as well as to expand care in charles county

  • $5,000

    Lebanese American University · New York, NY · 2022

    Scholarship endowment contribution

  • $5,000

    Meridian · Washington, DC · 2022

    Donation funds will strengthen u.s. Engagement with the world and assist in the advancement of international security, justice, and global prosperity.

  • $5,000

    National Museum of Women in the Arts · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps the museum to exhibit, share, and celebrate the work of great women artists

  • $5,000

    National Union for Democracy in Iran · Potomac, MD · 2022

    Donation goes towards work to promote a foreign policy based on democracy ande human rights.

  • $5,000

    St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports church operations and memorials

  • $5,000

    The Phillips Collection'S Centennial · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports the museum's education and community engagement programs

  • $5,000

    Washington National Opera - the Kennedy Center · Arlington, VA · 2022

    Supports the wno's return to live performances and supports the many arts education and outreach programs that wno offers throughout the year.

  • $4,440

    The Phillips Collection · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is americas first home for modern and contemporary art, where the intimate and experimental meet.

  • $4,400

    Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies · Washington, DC · 2024

    To supports the arts

  • $4,250

    Theatre Washington-Helen Hayes Awards 2024 · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to celebrate artistic achievement & cultivate collective action for the arts in our region.

  • $4,088

    Washington National Opera Gala-Kennedy Center · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to commit to artistic excellence shaping the future of opera, & serving the community.

  • $3,968

    Nufdi - National Union for Democracy in Iran Fund · Potomac, MD · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to strive for a free democratic iran that will hnor & protect the human rights of all its citizens.

  • $3,600

    Armenian Assembly of America · Glendale, CA · 2022

    Supports the armenian assembly of america's mission to support armenia fund's humanitarian relief efforts

  • $3,000

    Armenian Missionary Association of America · Paramus, NJ · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to serve the physical/spiritual needs of our people at home and overseas.

  • $3,000

    The Phillips Collection · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is americas first home for modern and contemporary art, where the intimate and experimental meet.

  • $3,000

    Milton Gotessman Jewish Day School · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenshi & encouraging1 them to improve the world around them.

  • $3,000

    Washington Opera Society · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps support their youth initiative, implementing their youth orchestra into high schools and universities. Contributions keep the lights on until funding is secured from the dc government and others.

  • $3,000

    Washington Performing Arts Gala · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps support washington performing arts's programming and education initiatives, including capital arts programs, enriching experiences for seniors, washington performing arts's children of the gospel choir, and the em read all
  • $2,565

    Young Concert Artists · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support the education & programming of young artists

  • $2,500

    American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to serve as the representative office and advocate for the chabad movement.

  • $2,500

    Theatre Washington Theatre Week · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support the washington theatre & support future productions

  • $2,500

    Children'S Nat Hospital Foundation-Flip Flop Frolic · Silver Spring, MD · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to bring health and well-being to all children.

  • $2,500

    McLean Project for the Arts · McLean, VA · 2022

    Supports in person and online showcasing's

  • $2,500

    Nor Or Charitable Foundation · Altadena, CA · 2022

    Assists the foundation to continue its main mission of propagating armenian cultural and educational values in the armenian communities

  • $2,500

    Sephardic Community Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    Supports the sephardic community foundation and jewish education

  • $2,500

    Theatre Washington · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helped support a successful event-honoring victor shargai's legacy and celebrating innovative leaders in the washington dc area theatre community.

  • $2,500

    Truth and Accountability League · Burbank, CA · 2022

    Taal confronts disinformation against armenian people & culture at media level, including social media, academics & politics.

  • $2,500

    Vital Voices · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps their mission to support women and girls and commemorate their new permanent address

  • $2,500

    Washington Performing Arts Gala · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps support washington performing arts's programming and education initiatives, including capital arts programs, enriching experiences for seniors, washington performing arts's children of the gospel choir, and the em read all
  • $2,250

    Halcyon · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports the halcyon homecoming fundraiser and early-stage social entrepreneurs and emerging civic-minded artists

  • $2,180

    The Washington Ballet Gala · Washington, DC · 2024

    Support the ballet & galas, maintaining and growing the artistic gem in the nation's capital

  • $2,121

    The Kennedy Center (Washington National Opera) · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support kennedy center opera

  • $2,025

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington · North Bethesda, MD · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to inspire, build, & sustain vibrant jewish life in a changing world.

  • $2,025

    The Jewish Federation · North Bethesda, MD · 2022

    Helps community members connect with purpose and strengthen their relationships with each other, with israel, and with our global jewish family. Providing financial and food assistance to people in need

  • $2,000

    Heifetz International Music Institute · Staunton, VA · 2024

    To support music institute

  • $2,000

    Moment Magazine · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to fight antisemitism and hate.

  • $2,000

    Friends of Cancer Research · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to continue to seek improved outcomes to ensure patients are getting the most innolvative treatments.

  • $2,000

    Theatre Washington-Helen Hayes Awards 2023 · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to celebrate artistic achievement & cultivate collective action for the arts in our region.

  • $2,000

    Friends of Cancer Research · Washington, DC · 2022

    Organization advocates for policies and solutions that will get treatments to patients in the safest and quickest way possible

  • $2,000

    Jeremiah Theatricals · Coral Springs, FL · 2022

    Supports the show "messiah the musical and helps support the theatrical ministry as it takes a stand against anti-semitism

  • $2,000

    Prevent Cancer Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2022

    Gala funds support cancer prevention research grants and fellowships and community grants. Donations supports their mission of saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection.

  • $2,000

    Washington Performing Arts Gala · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps support washington performing arts's programming and education initiatives, including capital arts programs, enriching experiences for seniors, washington performing arts's children of the gospel choir, and the em read all
  • $2,000

    Young Concert Artists of Washington · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports young musicians and the presentation of concerts

  • $1,843

    Nufdi - National Union for Democracy in Iran Fund · Potomac, MD · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to strive for a free democratic iran that will hnor & protect the human rights of all its citizens.

  • $1,800

    Alef Bet Montessori School · North Bethesda, MD · 2022

    Donation supports professional development of staff and helps a few families under the poverty line

  • $1,800

    Save a Child'S Heart · Potomac, MD · 2022

    Restoring the vitality of life to children, who otherwise would face a future of disabling illness and death

  • $1,750

    Capital Jewish Museum · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support jewish museum misson

  • $1,740

    Orchestra of the Americas Group · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to empower exceptional creatives to fulfill their global impact potential.

  • $1,500

    Afopo · New York, NY · 2024

    To support the orchestra's international program of concerts & academy program.

  • $1,500

    Dc Jazz Festival · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to strengthen dc jazz festival education.

  • $1,500

    Fjc · New York, NY · 2024

    To support fjc mission

  • $1,500

    Olney Theatre Center · Olney, MD · 2024

    To support theatre mission

  • $1,500

    Engage Leadership Council · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to promote women's economic security.

  • $1,500

    Shepardic Community Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    Non-profit mission is community & educational work.

  • $1,500

    Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church · Bethesda, MD · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to serve as the heart and home for much of the armenian community in the washington, d.c. Metropolitan area.

  • $1,500

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington · North Bethesda, MD · 2023

    Non-profit mission is to inspire, build, & sustain vibrant jewish life in a changing world.

  • $1,500

    Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens · Washington, DC · 2022

    Sponsors their work to engage and educate diverse audiences through the beauty and history of marjorie merriweather post's collections, gardens, and estate

  • $1,500

    Washington Performing Arts Gala · Washington, DC · 2022

    Helps support washington performing arts's programming and education initiatives, including capital arts programs, enriching experiences for seniors, washington performing arts's children of the gospel choir, and the em read all
  • $1,280

    Washington Performing Arts · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support programming and education initiatives

  • $1,250

    Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support hillwood museum's mission

  • $1,250

    International Student House of Washington Dc · Washington, DC · 2022

    Supports housing for graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars from around the world

  • $1,200

    Arena Stage · Washington, DC · 2022

    American theater and arts education. Supporting the innovative and bold theater and help capture new audience through community engagement

  • $1,052

    Smithsonian Amer Art Museum Italian Design Day · Washington, DC · 2022

    Suuports the museum which is dedicated to collecting, understanding, and enjoying american art.

  • $1,050

    Arena Stage · Washington, DC · 2023

    Non-profit arena mission is to galvanize the transformative power of theater to understand who we are as americans.

  • $1,050

    Heifetz Institute · Staunton, VA · 2022

    Contribution goes towards scholarships and tuition assistance for students of their 2022 summer institute

  • $1,000

    Agbu · New York, NY · 2024

    To support the growth of a new generation of youth.

  • $1,000

    American Pops Orchestra · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support continued programming

  • $1,000

    Armenia Artsakh Fund · Northridge, CA · 2024

    To assist & aid armenia and artsakh on a continuing basis

  • $1,000

    Armenian General Benevolent Union · New York, NY · 2024

    To support beneovent unuion mission

  • $1,000

    Armenian Mirror-Spectator · Watertown, MA · 2024

    To help the newspaper to continue to provide news about armenians and their culture.

  • $1,000

    Blair House Restoration Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    Non-profit mission is to ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of this national treasure.

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