Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,500 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,500 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $80,500 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $90,500 | 13 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $63,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benvolent Union | FOCUS, New York Special Events Committee (NYSEC), Global Leadership Program (GLP), and different programs | $50,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Armenian Church | Renovation of the Lighting System at the Atrium Hall | $10,000 |
| Vem USA Inc | Scholarship fund of Needy Student | $8,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | Bishop's Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Kellogg Leadership Circle fund | $2,500 |
| Charityvest Inc | Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Fund | $2,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American University of Beirut | Scholarship fund for a Needy Armenian Student | $1,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | Cathedral Renovation Fund | $1,000 |
| Armenian American Healthprofessionals Organization | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of Amer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Thomas Armenian Church | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nazareth A Festekjian
- Nila Festekjian
Questions people ask
Does Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation give?
$90,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nazareth A Festekjian (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Nila Festekjian (VP).
What does Nazareth & Nila Festekjian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.