Vartabedian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vartabedian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,800 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $46,800. 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$116,800
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$46,800
- Assets$357,866
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $213,400 the year before.
11% 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 | $87,500 | 8 | $456,268 |
| 2024 | $213,400 | 10 | $283,986 |
| 2025 | $116,800 | 10 | $357,866 |
How to apply
Vartabedian 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 Vartabedian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $57,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $51,800 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Community support | $46,800 |
| Franklin Lakes Free Public Library | Community support | $31,000 |
| Bergen County Horse Rescue | Community support | $10,000 |
| St Leon Armenian Apostolic Church | Community support | $7,000 |
| Franklin Lakes Lions Club | Community support | $6,000 |
| Holy Cross Church of Armenia | Community support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita | Community support | $5,000 |
| Programs for Exceptional People | Community support | $2,500 |
| Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond | Community support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Community support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Vartbedian
- Damon Vartabedian
- Dana Nentin
- Adam Vartabedian
- Sarosh Nentin
- Allison Vartbedian
- Nishan Vartabedian
Questions people ask
Does Vartabedian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vartabedian Family Foundation give?
$116,800 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Vartabedian Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana Vartbedian (President), Damon Vartabedian (Treasurer), Dana Nentin (Trustee) and Adam Vartabedian (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Vartabedian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.