Richard D. Donchian Foundation

Foundation History The Richard D. Donchian Foundation was founded after Mr. Donchian's death in April of 1993. Extending Mr. Donchian's lifetime passion, its mission is to help others meet their potential and achieve high degrees of personal and professional success. Richard Donchian was an American of Armenian descent, with an unquenchable desire to share with others the rewards of his professional life, not only with those of his native country, but with the people of his ancestral country as well. Richard Davoud Donchian enjoyed a successful and distinguished career in the financial services profession. In both his professional life and his personal life, Mr. Donchian exhibited a refreshing display of compassion and humility. Despite a lengthy list of accomplishments, none of them was won at the expense of those around him. His faith and his character were never open for compromise. His dedication to each continues to influence the form and substance of Mr. Donchian's giving legacy. The Foundation's Board of Directors is continuous in its efforts to preserve the Donchian legacy of leadership & integrity, as well as its commitment to learning and personal growth. Consequently, the Foundation concentrates its primary giving activities in the areas of ethical leadership in business and community affairs; education, personal development and literacy; and moral, ethical & spiritual advancement in all areas of life. The directors also agree that grants should favor program innovation and tangible outcomes, with an emphasis on opportunities for significant and lasting social improvement. Please visit the [Past Initiatives](https://www.rddonchian.org/pastinitiatives.htm) section of this web site for detailed descriptions of some examples of the Foundation's grantmaking activities and focus.