The Watche and Tamar Manoukian Foundation

Our Mission and Values

šviesos tiltas honors heritage by supporting education, culture, and community resilience worldwide.

A warm, sunlit bridge arching over a calm river, symbolizing connection and heritage.
A warm, sunlit bridge arching over a calm river, symbolizing connection and heritage.
Education Focus
Cultural Care

We fund scholarships and protect traditions, nurturing knowledge and preserving cultural identity for future generations.

Our Services

Empowering communities through education, culture, and aid.

A vibrant community gathering celebrating cultural heritage with traditional music and dance.
A vibrant community gathering celebrating cultural heritage with traditional music and dance.
Education Support

Scholarships and learning programs that open doors.

Cultural Preservation

Protecting traditions through arts and heritage projects.

Humanitarian Aid

Providing relief and support to vulnerable communities.

Our Gallery

Moments capturing heritage, hope, and humanity.

A vibrant community festival celebrating cultural traditions with colorful costumes and joyful faces.
A vibrant community festival celebrating cultural traditions with colorful costumes and joyful faces.
Students gathered in a sunlit classroom, deeply engaged in learning supported by the foundation’s scholarships.
Students gathered in a sunlit classroom, deeply engaged in learning supported by the foundation’s scholarships.
Volunteers distributing food packages to families in need during a humanitarian aid event.
Volunteers distributing food packages to families in need during a humanitarian aid event.
An artisan carefully restoring an ancient tapestry, preserving cultural heritage with delicate hands.
An artisan carefully restoring an ancient tapestry, preserving cultural heritage with delicate hands.
A group of community members planting trees together, symbolizing growth and sustainable development.
A group of community members planting trees together, symbolizing growth and sustainable development.
A heartfelt moment of connection between generations during a cultural exchange gathering.
A heartfelt moment of connection between generations during a cultural exchange gathering.

Our Projects

Empowering communities through education and culture.

A vibrant classroom filled with engaged students learning together.
A vibrant classroom filled with engaged students learning together.
Scholarships

Supporting students to reach their potential.

Traditional artisans carefully restoring an ancient cultural artifact.
Traditional artisans carefully restoring an ancient cultural artifact.
Heritage

Preserving traditions for future generations.

Volunteers distributing food and supplies to families in need.
Volunteers distributing food and supplies to families in need.
Community members collaborating on a local development project outdoors.
Community members collaborating on a local development project outdoors.
Aid

Providing relief to vulnerable populations.

Growth

Building stronger, sustainable communities.

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Contact Us

Reach out to share your story or ask questions.

Location

10940 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1600 Los Angeles, CA, 90024-3910 United States

contact us

ein: 27-1528655

info@manoukianfdn.com

818-424-4888

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