The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn
Accepts applications
The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,500 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$278,500
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $210,011 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,011 | 47 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $278,500 | 49 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian 63 Hamilton Road, Belmont, MA 02478-4038 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 489-3215 |
| What to submit | Applications should be clearly written and include a reasonable description of the charitable purpose of the Organization requesting the contribution as well as a copy of that Organizations most recent form 990 or equivalent. The purpose of the requested contribution is also required. |
| Deadlines | November 30 of the current year |
| Restrictions | To be determined on a case by case basis. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 37 | $252,000 |
| California | 3 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Armenian Apostolic Church | To help fund acquisition of Watertown Library property adjacent to the Church's property. | $60,000 |
| MDS Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Natl Assn for Armenian Studies and | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | BIDMC DerKazarian Foundation NICU Support Fund | $20,000 |
| Ethnic Arts Center of Somerville In | Expansion of Armenian folktale puppet shows | $10,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Annual fund and Washington DC field trip | $7,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Every Child Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mt Auburn Cemetery | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Project SAVE Archives | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| MA Audobon Society | Habitat wildlife sanctuary and education center fund | $5,000 |
| The College Light Opera Company | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Educated Canines Asstng w Disabilit | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Globe Santa Fund Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricanes Milton and Helene relief | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Belmont After Sch Enrichmnt Collab | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Belmont Public Library | Library Gift Fund and Library Building Project | $4,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | The Jimmy Fund | $2,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Belmont Education | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Annual Ready for Learning Initiative ($2,200) and Gear Up for Winter Initiative ($1,038) | $2,000 |
| Armenian EyeCare Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Belmont Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Bee Cause Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Life for Paws Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| TheTrevorProjectorg | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| One Love Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Westlake High School PTA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Union College | The Union fund | $1,000 |
| Project Bread | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan H DerKazarian
- Isabelle DerKazarian
- Susan DerKazarian
- Mark C DerKazarian
Questions people ask
Does The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30 of the current year.
How much does The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn give?
$278,500 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan H DerKazarian (Trustee), Isabelle DerKazarian (Trustee), Susan DerKazarian (Trustee) and Mark C DerKazarian (Trustee).
What does The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.