Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $444,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$444,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $595,200 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $561,500 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $595,200 | 18 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $444,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc 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 Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11 | $280,000 |
| California | 1 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Right to Life Educational Trust Fund | General support | $125,000 |
| Institute for Catholic Liberal Education | General support | $80,000 |
| St Paul Street Evangelism | General support | $80,000 |
| James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights | General support | $25,000 |
| St Paul Catholic Centerfocus | General support | $25,000 |
| Bloomington Society of St Vincent Depaul | General support | $20,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies | General support | $20,000 |
| National Catholic Bioethics Center | General support | $17,500 |
| Institute on Religion and Public Life | General support | $15,000 |
| Franciscan Center of Fort Wayne | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Society of St Vincent Depaul | General support | $7,500 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center Chattnooga | General support | $6,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Hannah Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington | General support | $500 |
| Nazareth House | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Tarzian
- Robert Davis
- Catherine Steele
Questions people ask
Does Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc give?
$444,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Tarzian (President), Robert Davis (Secretary-Treasure) and Catherine Steele (Director).
What does Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.