Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,824 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $56,824. 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$71,824
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$56,824
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,010 the year before.
50% 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 | $76,924 | 4 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $92,010 | 4 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $71,824 | 4 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Jerair Nishanian 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 Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $61,824 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief Inc | Grantees CharitableScholarship Activities | $56,824 |
| St Mary's Armenian Church | Armenian Church Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Soorp Katch Armenian Church | Armenian Church Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Diocese Armenian Church | Armenian Church Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anahid A Nishanian
- Tagvor G Nishanian
- Alineh Z Templin
- Viken Aykazian
- Zaven Kalayjian
- V Rick Nishanian
- Anahid Kalayjian Deceased 01232026
Questions people ask
Does Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc give?
$71,824 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anahid A Nishanian (Director), Tagvor G Nishanian (President/Treasurer/Director), Alineh Z Templin (Vice President/Secretary/Director) and Viken Aykazian (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Jerair Nishanian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.