The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba is a private foundation based in New Vernon, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including Armenian education and heritage organizations and a local volunteer fire department.
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba at a glance
In short: The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba gave $30K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,664
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,966
- -53.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $50,894
- +1066.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 112, New Vernon, NJ 07976
Phone: (973) 267-6846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Educational Foundation ($19K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (63%), followed by New York (19%), Massachusetts (11%), and New Jersey (7%). Vermont accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 452% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $102K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Educational Foundation Glendale, CA | Unrestricted | $18,547 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church of America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,619 |
| National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department New Vernon, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Spence School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Armenian Relief Society Inc Watertown, MA | Unrestricted | $295 |
| Kenya Drylands Education Fund Manchester, VT | Unrestricted | $103 |
| St Mary Armenian Church Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 | $50,894 | $214,235 | $31,763 | $29,664 | 10 | $30,630 | $54,165 | $6,783 |
| 2024 | $4,362 | $106,536 | $102,174 | $101,964 | 16 | $101,964 | $1,326 | $2,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Armenian education and heritage, community fire and first-aid services, and education and humanitarian needs.
The Armenian Educational Foundation describes its mission as providing grants that contribute to the goals of Armenian education and heritage. The New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department says it provides firefighting and first-aid services. Children of Armenia Fund describes its work as empowering young Armenians in rural villages, with an emphasis on education. The Armenian Relief Society says it serves humanitarian needs and seeks to preserve Armenian cultural identity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $29,664. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $18,547, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $18,547 to Armenian Educational Foundation, $3,619 to Armenian Apostolic Church of America, $2,500 to National Association for Armenian Studies and Research, $2,000 to New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, and $1,500 to Children of Armenia Fund. The listed purposes were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan V Barba as president, Susan E Barba as vice president, and Christina A Barba as secretary.
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba is led by Susan E. Barba, President & Vice President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan E. Barba
President & Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina A. Barba
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Susan Vartanian and J William Barba
How much does The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba give each year?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba gave $30K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 16 grants.
What is The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's typical grant size?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,966, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba give grants?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Belmont, MA (2 grants).
Does The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's largest grantees?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian Educational Foundation ($18,547), Armenian Apostolic Church of America ($3,619) and National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba fund?
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Armenian education and heritage, community fire and first-aid services, and education and humanitarian needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba?
The foundation 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 The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's EIN?
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0947256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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