AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ
Wellesley, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-4149364
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Avedisian 575 Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $5.5 million across 12 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE ENTITY IS FUNDING OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE, AND GRADUATE LEVELS. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO TO BE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE. THESE ACTIVITIES INVOLVE PARTNERS RECOGNIZED AS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ENTITIES. IF A GRANT OR DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE GIVEN TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, INQUIRIES WILL BE MADE TO VERIFY THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED AS A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IT IS OPERATING WITHIN, AND THE COMPLIANCE TO MAINTAIN THAT STATUS.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH
$5M
74%
AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION INC
$1M
15%
DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF AMERICA
$235K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ?
No. AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ give?
AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ make each year?
In 2024, AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ fund recently?
In 2024, AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH, AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION INC, and DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ?
AVEDISIAN 575 FOUNDATION INC C/O SONYA NERSESSIAN ESQ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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