Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$37,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$733,731
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $30,500 | 1 | $666,874 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 28 | $707,535 |
| 2025 | $37,000 | 29 | $733,731 |
How to apply
Vartkess & Rita Balian Family 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 Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $12,500 |
| New York | 6 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $7,500 |
| California | 6 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian American Cultural Association | General operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church | 125th anniversary commemoration | $2,500 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | For children of etchmiadzin | $2,000 |
| Agbu Focus | In memory of vartkess m balian | $1,500 |
| American University of Armenia | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| American University of Beirut | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of America | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Knights of Vartan | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Naasr | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Albans School | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Leon Armenian Apostolic Church | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Church | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Weta | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Young Concert Artists of Washington | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Zoryan Institute for Comtemporary Armenian Research and Documentation | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of Nat Capital Area | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | For advocacy | $500 |
| National Cathedral School | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Nor or Charitable Foundation | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Paros Foundation | General operating expenses | $500 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | For children of etchmiadzin | $500 |
| Tca Friends of Armenian Mirror Spectator | General operating expenses | $500 |
| The Carter Center | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | General operating expenses | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rita S Balian
- Gregory S Balian
- Raffi V Balian
Questions people ask
Does Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc give?
$37,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rita S Balian (Director & President), Gregory S Balian (Director & Vice-President) and Raffi V Balian (Director & Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Vartkess & Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.