Kechejian Foundation
Kechejian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K.
Kechejian Foundation at a glance
In short: Kechejian Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,900
- +269.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,271
- +164.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $210,497
- -28.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kechejian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diocese of Armenian Church ($110K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kechejian Foundation gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Armenian Church New York, NY | Scholarhip Funds | $110,000 |
| St Sarkis Armenian Church Carrollton, TX | Youth Programs - Godfather Programs | $13,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Scholarship Funds | $10,000 |
| Agbu New York, NY | Support for Educational, Cultlural, | $1,000 |
| YMCA Dallas, TX | Promote Physical Fitness | $500 |
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation Flower Mound, TX | Researcg to Prevent Blindness in Ch | $200 |
| National Multicultural Museum Dallas, TX | Support Historical Culture Info | $200 |
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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 | $210,497 | $50,000 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 7 | $134,900 | — | — |
| 2024 | $295,397 | $50,000 | $36,500 | $36,500 | 5 | $73,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $281,897 | $50,000 | $101,300 | $101,300 | 13 | $101,300 | — | $6,947 |
| 2022 | $333,197 | $100,000 | $65,700 | $65,500 | 10 | $65,500 | — | $15,565 |
| 2021 | $298,897 | $40,032 | — | — | — | — | $32 | $14,721 |
| 2020 | $258,865 | $109,002 | $103,400 | $103,000 | 7 | — | $58 | $12,625 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kechejian Foundation is led by Sarkis J. Kechejian, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarkis J. Kechejian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Kechejian Foundation
How much does Kechejian Foundation give each year?
Kechejian Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 5 grants.
What is Kechejian Foundation's typical grant size?
Kechejian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $19,271, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kechejian Foundation give grants?
Kechejian Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Kechejian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Kechejian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kechejian Foundation's largest grantees?
Kechejian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Diocese of Armenian Church ($110,000), St Sarkis Armenian Church ($13,000) and Boston University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kechejian Foundation?
Kechejian Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is Kechejian Foundation's EIN?
Kechejian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2606582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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