Zartarian Foundation
The Zartarian Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. It made 40 grants totaling $50,250 in 2025, supporting organizations including food banks, Armenian relief organizations, homelessness services, and humanitarian-response groups. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Zartarian Foundation at a glance
In short: Zartarian Foundation gave $50K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,250
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,256
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $313,238
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (19 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% 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 Zartarian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 157 6Th Street, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (646) 464-0357
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zartarian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Boston Food Bank ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 175 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (47%), New Jersey (13%), and Rhode Island (11%). California and the District of Columbia each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zartarian Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 36 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $4,000 |
| Armenian Missonary Association of America Paramus, NJ | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society Watertown, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union Watertown, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Bank Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Crossroads Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief Melville, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $1,250 |
| Armenia Fund Glendale, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,238 | $55,535 | $50,655 | $50,250 | 40 | $50,250 | $50,265 | $27,615 |
| 2024 | $308,358 | $75,311 | $57,506 | $53,050 | 42 | $53,050 | $75,311 | $26,860 |
| 2023 | $290,553 | $40,550 | $46,260 | $43,250 | 28 | $43,250 | $40,550 | $22,790 |
| 2022 | $296,263 | $50,401 | $50,685 | $46,450 | 35 | $46,450 | $50,401 | $22,925 |
| 2021 | $296,547 | $48,853 | $47,682 | $45,000 | 30 | $45,000 | $48,566 | $23,859 |
| 2020 | $295,376 | $26,985 | $22,102 | $18,000 | 19 | — | $26,413 | $21,609 |
| 2019 | $290,493 | $35,370 | $32,599 | $29,050 | 28 | — | $35,370 | $22,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zartarian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted gifts to organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring and distributing food through member agencies and direct-distribution sites. The Armenian Relief Society says it serves the humanitarian needs of Armenian people, preserves Armenian cultural identity, and aids people affected by disasters. Pine Street Inn describes its mission as ending homelessness through outreach, services, housing, and employment support. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Fund for Armenian Relief describes its work as supporting people in Armenia and helping build a sustainable and resilient Armenian homeland.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $50,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were Greater Boston Food Bank ($4,000); Armenian Missionary Association of America and Armenian Relief Society ($3,000 each); and Armenian General Benevolent Union, World Central Kitchen, Pine Street Inn, Rhode Island Food Bank, and Crossroads ($2,000 each). The filing lists the grants as unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Nanian as president, Dan Basmajian as vice president, Patricia Nanian as treasurer, and Gayane Ebling as secretary.
Zartarian Foundation is led by David Nanian, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Nanian
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayane Ebling
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nanian
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Basmajian
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Basmajian (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Judith Basmajian (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zartarian Foundation
How much does Zartarian Foundation give each year?
Zartarian Foundation gave $50K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 42 grants.
What is Zartarian Foundation's typical grant size?
Zartarian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,256, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zartarian Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Zartarian Foundation give grants?
Zartarian Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (13%) and Rhode Island (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Watertown, MA (4 grants), Providence, RI (3 grants) and Paramus, NJ (3 grants).
Does Zartarian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zartarian Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zartarian Foundation's largest grantees?
Zartarian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Boston Food Bank ($4,000), Armenian Missonary Association of America ($3,500 across 2 grants) and World Central Kitchen ($3,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zartarian Foundation?
Zartarian Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zartarian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted gifts to organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring and distributing food through member agencies and direct-distribution sites. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zartarian Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zartarian Foundation's EIN?
Zartarian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6116930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Zartarian 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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