Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation is a private foundation in Matawan, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$128,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $100,500 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian 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 Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $62,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $49,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | To promote the work of the organization | $60,000 |
| Riverview Medical Center Foundation Inc | To promote the work of the organization | $25,000 |
| St Stepanos Armenian Church | To promote the work of the organization | $12,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | To promote the work of the organization | $10,000 |
| Monmouth University | To promote the work of the organization | $10,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | To promote the work of the organization | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | To promote the work of the organization | $2,000 |
| Armenian Radio Hour of NJ | To promote the work of the organization | $2,000 |
| Funds for Armenian Reliefansef | To promote the work of the organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ara K Hovnanian
- Sossie K Najarian
- Esther K Hovnanian
- Lucy K Kalian
- Nadia K Rodriguez
Questions people ask
Does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ara K Hovnanian (Trustee), Sossie K Najarian (Trustee), Esther K Hovnanian (Trustee) and Lucy K Kalian (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.