Zartarian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zartarian Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,250 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$50,250
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$597,334
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,050 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,250 | 28 | $526,228 |
| 2024 | $53,050 | 42 | $552,467 |
| 2025 | $50,250 | 40 | $597,334 |
How to apply
Zartarian 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 Zartarian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $23,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $6,500 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $5,500 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Armenian Missonary Association of America | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Crossroads | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | Unrestricted gift | $1,250 |
| Armenia Fund | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Project Save | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenian Women's Welfare Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| International Institute of New England | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenia Eyecare Project | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Arlington Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Wellspring | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenian Milk Fund | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Alice's House | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Food Link | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| International Fop Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Rutgers University Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Finian Summit Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Tumo Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Sudden Unexplained Death | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Anna Astvatsaturian Foudnation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Armenian Missonary Association of America | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Children of Armenian Fund | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Auduborn Society of Ri | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Nanian
- Dan Basmajian
- Patricia Nanian
- Gayane Ebling
Questions people ask
Does Zartarian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zartarian Foundation give?
$50,250 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Zartarian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Nanian (President), Dan Basmajian (Vice President), Patricia Nanian (Treasurer) and Gayane Ebling (Secretary).
What does Zartarian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and education.