Nazarian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nazarian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $639,425 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,600 and the largest $230,500. 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$639,425
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,600
- Largest grant$230,500
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $696,000 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $836,500 | 23 | $10.2 million |
| 2023 | $696,000 | 21 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $639,425 | 24 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Nazarian 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 Nazarian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $312,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $225,000 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $68,225 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $230,500 |
| Wesleyan University | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $225,000 |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $28,700 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Link Education Partners | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| St Leon Armenian Church | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $17,025 |
| Evn News Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jean Armenia Basketball | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| St James Armenian Church | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Wells Mountain Foundation Inc | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $8,500 |
| Andiamo Motorcycle Charity Run | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $6,200 |
| American University of Armenia | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Dwight Englewood School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Naasr | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Stsarkia Armenian Church | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Next for Autism | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Haworth Municipal Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Haworth Road Runner's Association | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Haworth Volunteer Ambulance Corp | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Hovanian School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Hovnatan Arts NYC Inc | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| The Wholesum Pantry | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seta Nazarian
- William Nazarian
- Nicholas Nazarian
Questions people ask
Does Nazarian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nazarian Family Foundation give?
$639,425 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,600.
Who runs Nazarian Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seta Nazarian (Director), William Nazarian (Director) and Nicholas Nazarian (Director).
What does Nazarian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.