Sarafian Foundation
Sarafian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $226K. Net investment income was $107K.
Sarafian Foundation at a glance
In short: Sarafian Foundation gave $226K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $226K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $225,586
- +4411.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $225,586
- +4411.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $225,586
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Sarafian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Sarafian Charitable Fund UA Dtd 11172020 ($226K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $226K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarafian Charitable Fund UA Dtd 11172020 New York, NY | Initial Deposit to Foundation | $225,586 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $107,259 | $225,614 | $225,586 | 1 | $225,586 | $107,259 | — |
| 2020 | $118,355 | $2,045 | $5,041 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $2,045 | $435 |
| 2019 | $121,351 | $2,009 | $5,058 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $2,009 | $8,818 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sarafian Foundation is led by Francis J. Harvey Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Francis J. Harvey Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Sarafian Foundation
How much does Sarafian Foundation give each year?
Sarafian Foundation gave $226K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Sarafian Foundation?
Sarafian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY.
Where does Sarafian Foundation operate?
Sarafian Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Sarafian Foundation's EIN?
Sarafian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3852316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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