Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering
Preselected recipients only
Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,666 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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$122,666
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,667 the year before.
71% 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 | $16,667 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $26,667 | 2 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $122,666 | 10 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering 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 Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $65,000 |
| California | 3 | $26,666 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore Owings and Merrill Foundation | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $50,000 |
| The Scholarship Foundation at Archie Williams High | General & Unrestricted | $16,666 |
| Skidmore Owings and Merrill Foundation | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $15,000 |
| Lehigh University | Dean's Fund - School of Engineering | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Armenian Literary Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Clarkson University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Margaret Sarkisian
- Mark Sarkisian
- Victoria Elaine Sarkisian
Questions people ask
Does Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering give?
$122,666 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Margaret Sarkisian (Sec, VP), Mark Sarkisian (Dir, Pres) and Victoria Elaine Sarkisian (Treas, VP).
What does Sarkisian Foundation for the Arts and Engineering fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.