Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $719,640 and the largest $2.4 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$719,640
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$76.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 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 | $2.5 million | 4 | $63.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 5 | $72.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 3 | $76.7 million |
How to apply
Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Kentucky. It also paid $3.1 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Howard Karagheusian Mbpo Armenia | Charitable programs for children | $2.4 million |
| Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare | Charitable programs for children | $719,640 |
| Jinishian Memorial Program | Poverty reduction | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry S Cherken Jr Esq
- Dennis R Tarzian
- Richard Varadian
- Suzanne Akian
- Ann Giragosian Daw
- Raffi Charles Tokatlian
- Haig Najarian
- Irina Lazarian
Questions people ask
Does Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $719,640.
Who runs Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry S Cherken Jr Esq (President), Dennis R Tarzian (Vice President), Richard Varadian (Treasurer/Secretary) and Suzanne Akian (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and human services.