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  • Kerkorian Gifts $110K To Clovis Armenian School

    KERKORIAN GIFTS $110K TO CLOVIS ARMENIAN SCHOOL

    Fresno Business Journal
    http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/educatio n/3843-kerkorian-gifts-110k-to-clovis-armenian-sch ool
    Feb 5 2010

    The Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School in Clovis is the recipient
    of a $110,000 grant from the Las Vegas-based Lincy Foundation,
    established by billionaire and Fresno native Kirk Krikorian.

    Funds from the grant will be used for school expenses and to provide
    scholarships to needy students. A portion will also be used to purchase
    computer-based whiteboards for elementary school classes.

    "I shouted with joy when I opened the envelope from the foundation. We
    thank God for the Lincy Foundation, its benefactors, executives,
    and all who placed such confidence in us. Bless each," said Principal
    Sophie Mekhitarian, in a statement.

    The Lincy Foundation was formed in 1989 in response to a devastating
    earthquake in Armenia. Contributions from the Lincy Foundation provided
    housing to displaced individuals and families. The Lincy Foundation
    funding is provided solely by Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp.

    The corporation, in addition to the foundation, is named for
    Kerkorian's daughters, Tracy and Linda.

    Kerkorian began his career as a pilot, first in World War II and
    then as a commercial pilot transporting visitors from Los Angeles to
    Las Vegas. His first business venture in Las Vegas was purchasing a
    stake in the Dunes Hotel in 1955. He is now the main stockholder of
    MGM Mirage Resorts and Casinos, which includes the MGM Grand Resort,
    the Mirage and the Bellagio.
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