The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian is a private foundation, based in Ridgefield Park, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $364K.
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian at a glance
In short: The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian gave $364K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $363,500
- +1221.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,438
- +395.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $4,467,733
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vatican Cathedral ($251K). Together the top 8 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of 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 $28K (2024) to $672K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vatican Cathedral New York, NY | Religious Educational | $250,500 |
| American University of Armenia Glendale, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin Ridgefield Park, NJ | Religious Educational | $42,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Armonk, NY | Religious Educational | $13,000 |
| St Gregory Armenian Church Pasadena, CA | Religious Educational | $5,000 |
| St George Armenian Church Hartford, CT | Religous Educational | $1,000 |
| Armenian Church Endowment Fund New York, NY | Religious Educational | $1,000 |
| Armenian Eyecare Project San Dimas, CA | Educational | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,467,733 | $262,161 | $377,668 | $363,500 | 8 | $363,500 | $248,239 |
| 2024 | $4,583,240 | $162,889 | $30,937 | $27,500 | 3 | $27,500 | $227,357 |
| 2023 | $4,451,288 | $-173,918 | $416,181 | $413,650 | 8 | $413,650 | $200,778 |
| 2022 | $5,041,387 | $72,473 | $674,731 | $672,400 | 17 | $672,400 | $224,349 |
| 2021 | $5,643,645 | $324,527 | $64,181 | $62,000 | 8 | $62,000 | $216,318 |
| 2020 | $5,383,299 | $317,526 | $134,697 | $132,366 | 4 | — | $197,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian is led by Ruth Bedevian, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Bedevian
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Bedevian
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Bedevian
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarkis Bedevian (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Debra Inak (2020) — Secretary
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 The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian
How much does The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian give each year?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian gave $364K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's typical grant size?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $45,438, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian give grants?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's largest grantees?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's largest 2025 grantees include St Vatican Cathedral ($250,500), American University of Armenia ($50,000) and Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin ($42,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's EIN?
The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3619205. 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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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