K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable is a private foundation based in Orleans, Massachusetts. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $42,750
- -76.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,563
- -67.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to K George & Carolann Najarian 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. Its 2021 filing is marked as final, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Freeman Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: (617) 571-7310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Tufenkian Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Massachusetts (69%) and New York (28%); California accounted for 2% and Virginia for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation gives
- 58% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $185K (2020). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufenkian Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Armenian American Medical Association Inc Wellesley, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Armenian International Women's Association Watertown, MA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theater Brewster, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Belmont, MA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Glendale, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Project Save Armenian Photograph Archives Inc Watertown, MA | General Operations | $500 |
| The ARC of Northern Virginia Falls Church, VA | General Operations | $300 |
| Sayat Nova Dance Company Newton, MA | General Operations | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $18,028 | $48,895 | $42,750 | 12 | $48,720 | $363 |
| 2020 | $30,867 | $215,001 | $188,645 | $185,095 | 17 | — | $639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363 for 2021 — 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 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including Armenian studies and community organizations, health, education and scholarships, the arts, disability rights, and humanitarian relief. For example, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry describes its mission as maintaining a data bank of marrow donors. The Arc of Northern Virginia says it promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports their inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $42,750 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $12,000 to Tufenkian Foundation for general operations; $10,000 to Armenian American Medical Association Inc for general operations; $7,500 to an individual recipient and Latin High School for scholarships; and $5,000 each to Armenian International Women’s Association for scholarships and Cape Cod Repertory Theater for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Carolann Najarian as president, treasurer, and director, and K George Najarian as clerk and director.
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation is led by Carolann Najarian, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carolann Najarian
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K George Najarian
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation
How much does K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation give each year?
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $185K across 17 grants.
What is K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,563, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation give grants?
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Tufenkian Foundation ($12,000), Armenian American Medical Association Inc ($10,000) and Armenian International Women's Association ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including Armenian studies and community organizations, health, education and scholarships, the arts, disability rights, and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from K George & Carolann Najarian 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 ↑
How much is K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's EIN?
K George & Carolann Najarian Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3485194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does K George & Carolann Najarian 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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