Charles Mosesian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Mosesian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,559 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$201,559
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $127,425 | 29 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $201,559 | 23 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Charles Mosesian 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 Charles Mosesian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $131,559 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Program support | $40,000 |
| Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America (Armenian Tree Project) | Program support | $20,000 |
| National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (Naasr) | Program support | $20,000 |
| Armenian Heritage Tribute & Genocide Memorial Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Fast | Program support | $10,000 |
| Armenian American Medical Association Inc | Program support | $5,059 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund | Program support | $5,000 |
| Project Save Armenian Photograph Archives Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | Program support | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc (DBA Doctors Without Borders USA) | Program support | $5,000 |
| Essayan and Getronagan Alumni Association of Boston Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) | Program support | $3,000 |
| Heal Palestine Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel - North America | Program support | $3,000 |
| Armenian Film Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Program support | $2,500 |
| Center for Economic Research & Social Change (Mondoweiss) | Program support | $2,500 |
| Palestine Museum US Corporation | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charleen Onanian
- Elaine Mosesian
Questions people ask
Does Charles Mosesian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Mosesian Family Foundation give?
$201,559 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charles Mosesian Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charleen Onanian (Trustee) and Elaine Mosesian (Trustee).
What does Charles Mosesian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.