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Also known as: C/O LEON SEMONIAN
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Robert A Semonian Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NEWTON CENTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Robert A Semonian. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $682K. Total assets have grown from $385K in 2011 to $4.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Robert A Semonian Charitable Trust has made 56 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $270K and $573K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $573K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $146K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Robert A Semonian Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Robert A Semonian Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.2M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $146K.
The application deadline is NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. No restrictions on awards.
Robert A Semonian Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEWTON CENTER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Semonian | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$326K
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.5M
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
$270K
Contributions
$32K
Net Investment Income
$96K
Distribution Amount
$271K
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund For Armenia ReliefFURTHER PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| Friends Of FastFURTHER PROGRAMS | Glendale, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Diocese Of The Armenian ChurchFURTHER PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $44K | 2023 |
| AgbuFURTHER PROGRAMS | Lexington, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ararat AssnFURTHER PROGRAMS | Warwick, RI | $12K | 2023 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian MlFURTHER PROGRAMS | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Holy Translators Armenian ChurchFURTHER PROGRAMS | Framingham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy TransFURTHER PROGRAMS | Framingham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Knights Of VartanFURTHER PROGRAMS | Granada Hill, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| NaasrFURTHER PROGRAMS | Belmont, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Soc For Orphaned Armenian ReliefFURTHER PROGRAMS | Radnor, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Dana FarberFURTHER PROGRAMS | Needham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| St James Armenian ChurchFURTHER PROGRAMS | Watertown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Armenian Natl Comm Of AmerFURTHER PROGRAMS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian ChurchFURTHER PROGRAMS | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Stephens Armenian Elem SchoolFURTHER PROGRAMS | Watertown, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Alz AssnFURTHER PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Armenian Tree ProjectFURTHER PROGRAMS | Woburn, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Armenia Assembly Of AmericaFURTHER PROGRAMS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| City Of Smile UsaFURTHER PROGRAMS | Burlington, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Armenian Heritage ParkFURTHER PROGRAMS | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Armenian Eye Care ProjectFURTHER PROGRAMS | San Diams, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| National Association For Armenian SFURTHER PROGRAMS | Belmont, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| Children Of Armenia FundFURTHER PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |