Nazarian Family Foundation
The Nazarian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Armenian organizations, a university, education-related organizations, and other nonprofits.
Nazarian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nazarian Family Foundation gave $639K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $639,425
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,643
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,600
- Total assets
- $4,717,821
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 Nazarian Family 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: Co Everest 720 E Palisade Ave 10, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: (201) 408-5227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nazarian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian General Benevolent Union ($231K). Together the top 10 received $591K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 130 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 35% to Connecticut, 11% to New Jersey, 4% to California, and 1% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nazarian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $526K (2021) to $837K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $639K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $230,500 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $225,000 |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $28,700 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Link Education Partners Westwood, NJ | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| St Leon Armenian Church New York, NJ | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $17,025 |
| EVN News Foundation Tarzana, CA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jean Armenia Basketball Pasadena, CA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| St James Armenian Church Fair Lawn, NJ | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,717,821 | $480,271 | $712,028 | $639,425 | 24 | $643,675 | $411,918 | $564,945 |
| 2024 | $4,949,578 | $708,122 | $761,633 | $696,000 | 21 | $700,000 | $646,489 | $543,657 |
| 2023 | $5,003,089 | $387,994 | $906,794 | $836,500 | 23 | $843,625 | $330,328 | $482,152 |
| 2022 | $5,521,889 | $562,186 | $801,438 | $724,000 | 31 | $727,250 | $502,424 | $527,247 |
| 2021 | $5,761,141 | $695,892 | $601,436 | $526,000 | 31 | — | $620,607 | $559,439 |
| 2020 | $5,666,685 | $-143,653 | $884,771 | $820,750 | 25 | — | $100,664 | $444,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nazarian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $565K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Armenian General Benevolent Union says its mission is “ensuring the prosperity and well-being of all Armenians.” Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education through a diverse community that values independence of mind and generosity of spirit. Link Education Partners says it supports high-quality education for underserved youth through funding for experiential learning, program development, equipment, and facilities. The Fund for Armenian Relief describes work to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. EVN News Foundation says it works to develop independent and diverse media and engage youth audiences in civic participation and social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $639,425. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $230,500, with a median of $5,600. Its largest grants included $230,500 to the Armenian General Benevolent Union and $225,000 to Wesleyan University. Other notable grants were $28,700 to the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, $25,000 each to the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America and Link Education Partners, and $10,000 each to EVN News Foundation and the Fund for Armenian Relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Seta Nazarian, William Nazarian, and Nicholas Nazarian as directors.
Nazarian Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas Nazarian
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seta Nazarian
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Nazarian
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nazar Nazarian Dec (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Nazar Nazarian (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Artemis Nazarian Dec (2020) — Director
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 Nazarian Family Foundation
How much does Nazarian Family Foundation give each year?
Nazarian Family Foundation gave $639K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $696K across 21 grants.
What is Nazarian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nazarian Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,600, and its average grant was $26,643, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nazarian Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Nazarian Family Foundation give grants?
Nazarian Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (35%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Haworth, NJ (4 grants).
Does Nazarian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Nazarian Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nazarian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nazarian Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian General Benevolent Union ($230,500), Wesleyan University ($225,000) and Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church ($28,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nazarian Family Foundation?
Nazarian Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $644K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $565K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nazarian Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Armenian General Benevolent Union says its mission is “ensuring the prosperity and well-being of all Armenians.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nazarian Family 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 Nazarian Family Foundation's EIN?
Nazarian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2889824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nazarian Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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