Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,450 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$36,450
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$643,117
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,700 the year before.
20% 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 | $43,850 | 23 | $647,981 |
| 2024 | $40,700 | 20 | $644,149 |
| 2025 | $36,450 | 20 | $643,117 |
How to apply
Richard & Lisa Soultanian 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 Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $12,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,100 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | General support | $10,000 |
| The Pingry School | General support | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest University Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| St Leons Armenian Church | General support | $2,750 |
| Devils Youth Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| NYU | General support | $1,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General support | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $1,000 |
| Nourish NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| St Judes Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1,000 |
| Emory University | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Bernards Library | General support | $500 |
| Marines Toys for Tots | General support | $500 |
| St Huberts Animal Shelter | General support | $500 |
| Bernards Township Library | General support | $500 |
| Liberty Corner Fire Department | General support | $100 |
| Wake Forest School of Medicine Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Soultanian
- Lisa Soultanian
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc give?
$36,450 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Soultanian (President) and Lisa Soultanian (President).
What does Richard & Lisa Soultanian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.