Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tacoma, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,475 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$43,475
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$725,246
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,750 the year before.
13% 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 | $33,275 | 20 | $628,064 |
| 2024 | $51,750 | 18 | $659,368 |
| 2025 | $43,475 | 15 | $725,246 |
How to apply
Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable 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 Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $36,325 |
| New York | 3 | $3,650 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Youth Chorus | Support youth choir | $20,000 |
| Friends of Lakewood | Support expanding access to nature | $4,325 |
| St Sarkis Armenian Church of San Diego | Support armenian religious community | $3,500 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | Support tacoma musical arts | $3,500 |
| YWCA Pierce County | Support domestic violence survivors | $3,500 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) | Support the armenian religious community | $2,000 |
| Greentike (Children's Museum of Tacoma) | Support programming and advocacy for children and youth in pierce county | $1,500 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Support for healing and a healthy future through philanthropy | $1,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Inc | Support education of future armenian church leaders | $1,000 |
| Tacoma Opera | Support community opera | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Support the families of american heroes | $650 |
| Community Health Care | Support highest quality health care with compassionate and accessible service | $500 |
| Executive Council for the Job Carr Cabin Museum | Support tacoma history museum | $500 |
| KBTC Association | Support educational kids and youth shows | $250 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | Support community media to inspire a smarter world | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Zari Semerdjian
- Gregory Semerdjian
Questions people ask
Does Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation give?
$43,475 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zari Semerdjian (President/Director) and Gregory Semerdjian (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct).
What does Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.