Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation
The Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Winchester, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $33,200 to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, Washington, DC, New York, and Indiana.
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,200
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,018
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $796,208
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deran Hintlian Charitable 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Wainwright Road 95, Winchester, MA 01890-2393
Phone: (617) 478-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Assembly of America ($15K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 45% to recipients in Washington, DC. New York received 6% and Indiana 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Assembly of America Washington, DC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Arlington Catholic High School Arlington, MA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Cambridge Community Center Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $2,200 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Norton, MA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of Boston Braintree, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Bruna Roche Memorial Fund Winchester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross United States Province Inc Notre Dame, IN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| St Cecilia Parish Boston, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $796,208 | $44,746 | $43,455 | $33,200 | 11 | $36,414 | $37,705 | $37,276 |
| 2024 | $754,525 | $30,068 | $38,787 | $29,123 | 12 | $32,179 | $23,460 | $35,260 |
| 2023 | $629,983 | $22,172 | $42,415 | $33,700 | 8 | $36,430 | $16,187 | $32,191 |
| 2022 | $626,036 | $13,671 | $44,524 | $35,000 | 11 | $37,857 | $8,281 | $36,389 |
| 2021 | $825,736 | $97,010 | $44,368 | $34,500 | 12 | — | $90,135 | $40,652 |
| 2020 | $732,317 | $34,161 | $40,188 | $31,000 | 6 | — | $27,729 | $34,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants were reported as for “General Purpose.” The recipients’ own missions indicate that the organizations supported included groups focused on Armenian humanitarian assistance and education, community activities, cancer-related support, education, and therapeutic riding.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $33,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $15,000 to the Armenian Assembly of America, $6,000 to Arlington Catholic High School, $2,200 to Cambridge Community Center, and $2,000 each to Cornell University and Golf Fights Cancer.
The Armenian Assembly of America describes its mission as including humanitarian assistance for Armenians and public education about Armenian culture, history, and human rights. Cambridge Community Center says it promotes community cooperation and empowers youth, individuals, and families through social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Golf Fights Cancer says it raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families affected by cancer. Belmont Hill School describes its mission as educating boys and developing character, while Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center says it provides therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs for challenged riders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lu Ann Ohanian and Kenneth D Hintlian as trustees.
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth D Hintlian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lu Ann Ohanian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Courtney Carr (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer C Snyder (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation
How much does Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation give each year?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 12 grants.
What is Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,018, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation give grants?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (45%) and New York (6%).
Does Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian Assembly of America ($15,000), Arlington Catholic High School ($6,000) and Cambridge Community Center ($2,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation reported $796K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as for “General Purpose.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Deran Hintlian Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3186411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Deran Hintlian Charitable 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 2020–2025
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