Bedrosian Foundation
The Bedrosian Foundation is a private foundation based in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes including support of operations.
Bedrosian Foundation at a glance
In short: Bedrosian Foundation gave $39K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,365
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +850.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,072
- -87.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $41,179
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bedrosian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 460, Villanova, PA 19085
Phone: (845) 354-7077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bedrosian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society for Orphaned Aremenian Relief ($13K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 92 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. Pennsylvania accounted for 34%, Washington, DC for 22%, New York for 19%, California for 12%, and Massachusetts for 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bedrosian Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $191K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Orphaned Aremenian Relief Radnor, PA | In Support of Operations | $13,250 |
| Armenian National Committee of America Washington, DC | In Support of Operations | $8,500 |
| Saint Gregory the Great Harrison, NY | In Support of Operations | $3,000 |
| Camp Haiastan Franklin, MA | In Support of Operations | $2,500 |
| Armenian Eyecare San Dimas, CA | In Support of Operations | $2,200 |
| Children of Armenia New York, NY | In Support of Operations | $1,650 |
| American University of Armenia Alameda, CA | In Support of Operations | $1,500 |
| Fortune Society Long Island City, NY | In Support of Operations | $1,500 |
| Women's Prison Asscoiation New York, NY | In Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Armenian Tree Project Woburn, MA | In Support of Operations | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,179 | $57,000 | $42,663 | $39,365 | 19 | $42,663 | $546 |
| 2023 | $26,842 | $56,746 | $35,954 | $32,768 | 2 | $35,954 | $548 |
| 2022 | $6,050 | $40,050 | $44,932 | $44,635 | 19 | $44,932 | $789 |
| 2021 | $9,257 | $50,000 | $104,304 | $102,681 | 23 | $104,304 | $2,047 |
| 2020 | $62,216 | $102,500 | $193,399 | $191,265 | 29 | — | $9,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bedrosian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $546 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, the Armenian National Committee of America describes its mission as fostering civic awareness and participation among Americans of Armenian heritage and the broader pro-Armenian community. The American University of Armenia describes its supported work as educational and research activities. Other 2024 grantees include organizations focused on pediatric disease research and treatment, Armenian heritage and culture, and food and agricultural self-sufficiency in Armenia, as described by those organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $39,365. Grants ranged from $200 to $13,250, with a median of $700. The largest grants included $13,250 to the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief, $8,500 to the Armenian National Committee of America, $3,000 to Saint Gregory the Great, $2,500 to Camp Haiastan, and $2,200 to Armenian Eyecare. Each was listed as support for operations.
Other reported 2024 grants included $1,650 to Children of Armenia, $1,500 each to the American University of Armenia and the Fortune Society, $1,000 to the Women's Prison Association, $700 each to the Armenian Tree Project and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and $500 to Project Save. The Armenian Museum of America and Armenian Technology Group each received $300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur Bedrosian as president, Garrett Bedrosian as vice president, Tamara Bedrosian as treasurer, Darren Bedrosian as secretary, and Ionia Bedrosian as assistant secretary.
Bedrosian Foundation is led by Arthur Bedrosian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Bedrosian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Bedrosian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrett Bedrosian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ionia Bedrosian
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tamara Bedrosian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bedrosian Foundation
How much does Bedrosian Foundation give each year?
Bedrosian Foundation gave $39K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
What is Bedrosian Foundation's typical grant size?
Bedrosian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $700, and its average grant was $2,072, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bedrosian Foundation give grants?
Bedrosian Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Glendale, CA (2 grants) and Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does Bedrosian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Bedrosian Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Support of Operations" (19 grants).
Who are Bedrosian Foundation's largest grantees?
Bedrosian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Society for Orphaned Aremenian Relief ($13,250), Armenian National Committee of America ($8,500) and Saint Gregory the Great ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bedrosian Foundation?
Bedrosian Foundation reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bedrosian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bedrosian Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bedrosian Foundation's EIN?
Bedrosian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3786755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bedrosian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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