Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Shoreview, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $1.6 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$58.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 2 | $55.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 1 | $55.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 1 | $58.8 million |
How to apply
Cafesjian Family 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 Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMF Armenia (The Cafesjian Center for the Arts) | General operating expenses | $1.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Baradaran
- Thomas Cafesjian
- Carrie J Martinson
- Jaffar Baradaran
- Brooks Waggoner
Questions people ask
Does Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Baradaran (Chairperson, President & Secretary), Thomas Cafesjian (Director), Carrie J Martinson (Director) and Jaffar Baradaran (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.