Vartkess & Rita Balian | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 02-0602788
Foundation Overview
Based in Arlington, VA, Vartkess & Rita Balian has awarded 258 grants totaling $326,969 to organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $223 to $30,500, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$326,969
Total Assets
$733,731
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 7%
2 of 29 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
District of Columbia
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
+126%
Strong 126% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vartkess & Rita Balian's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbu Focus | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | In Memory Of Vartkess M Balian | 2025 |
| American Red Cross Of Nat Capital Area | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association | $11,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | For Advocacy | 2025 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | 125th Anniversary Commemoration | 2025 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $1,000 | Arleta, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| National Cathedral School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Nor Or Charitable Foundation | $500 | Altadena, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Paros Foundation | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| St Albans School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| St Leon Armenian Apostolic Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $500 | Washington, DC, US | For Children Of Etchmiadzin | 2025 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Children Of Etchmiadzin | 2025 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | Armonk, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Tca Friends Of Armenian Mirror Spectator | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| The Carter Center | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Young Concert Artists Of Washington | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Zoryan Institute For Comtemporary Armenian Research And Documentation | $1,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | General Operating Expenses | 2025 |
| Agbu Focus | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Memory Of Vartkess M Balian | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Of Nat Capital Area | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association | $12,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | For Advocacy | 2024 |
| Armenian Brotherhood Bible Church | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | In Memory Of Mike Youssefian | 2024 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America | $500 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | 125th Anniversary Commemoration | 2024 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Church | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | In Memory Of Dr. Jirayr Balikian | 2024 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $500 | Arleta, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Nor Or Charitable Foundation | $250 | Altadena, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Paros Foundation | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Children Of Etchmiadzin | 2024 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Children Of Etchmiadzin | 2024 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $500 | Washington, DC, US | For Children Of Etchmiadzin | 2024 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | Armonk, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Tca Friends Of Armenian Mirror Spectator | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| The Carter Center | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $500 | Burbank, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Weta | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Young Concert Artists Of Washington | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Various - See Attached | $30,500 | See Attached, VA, US | Support Of Sec 501(c)(3) Organization | 2023 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2022 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | Armonk, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2022 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $250 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2022 |
| National Cathedral School | $0 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Nor Or Publishing Association Inc | $0 | Altadena, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| St Albans School | $0 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Paros Foundation | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Weta | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Programing Support | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Affordable Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $0 | Watertown, MA, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church Of America | $0 | New York, NY, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Armenian Church Endownment Fund | $0 | New York, NY, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $500 | Lexington, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $0 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $0 | Olney, MD, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $0 | Watertown, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of The National Capital Area | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $223 | Little Rock, AR, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2022 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | Armonk, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2022 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $250 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Paros Foundation | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Weta | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Programing Support | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Affordable Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $500 | Lexington, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of The National Capital Area | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $223 | Little Rock, AR, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2022 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | Armonk, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2022 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $250 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Paros Foundation | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2022 |
| Weta | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Programing Support | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Affordable Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Religious Benevolence | 2022 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2022 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $500 | Lexington, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of The National Capital Area | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $223 | Little Rock, AR, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2022 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2021 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $4,750 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2021 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,500 | Armonk, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2021 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2021 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2021 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $800 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2021 |
| National Cathedral School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2021 |
| Nor Or Publishing Association Inc | $500 | Altadena, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2021 |
| St Albans School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| Paros Foundation | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2021 |
| The Carter Center | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2021 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2021 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian Mirror Spec | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2021 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Programing Support | 2021 |
| The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Affordable Healthcare Support | 2021 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2021 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Am | $1,500 | Paramus, NJ, US | Religious Benevolence | 2021 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2021 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church Of America | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Armenian Church Endownment Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $1,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $500 | Olney, MD, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Support For Sec.501(c)(3) Organization | 2021 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2020 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2020 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2020 |
| Zoryan Institute For Contempory Armenian | $1,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Educational And Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Anca Eastern Region | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2020 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2020 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $500 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2020 |
| National Cathedral School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Nor Or Publishing Association Inc | $1,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| St Albans School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| Paros Foundation | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Soorp Khatch Apostolic Church | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Religious Benevolence | 2020 |
| The Carter Center | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2020 |
| Tca Friends Of The Armenian Mirror Spec | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2020 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Programing Support | 2020 |
| The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2020 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Affordable Healthcare Support | 2020 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2020 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Am | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Religious Benevolence | 2020 |
| Armenian Tree Project | $1,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Socioeconomic Development Support | 2020 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2020 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2018 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2018 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2018 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support For Armenians In The United States | 2018 |
| Weta Grtr Washington Educ & Tele Assn Inc | $1,200 | Arlington, VA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2018 |
| Zoryan Institute For Contempory Armenian | $1,700 | Arlington, MA, US | Educational And Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Agbu Alex And Marie Manoogian School | $1,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Educational & Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Anca Eastern Region | $500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2018 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2018 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $500 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2018 |
| National Cathedral School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2018 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Nor Or Publishing Association Inc | $1,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| National Association For Armenian Studies | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provides Support Services And Educational Programs For People Affected By Multiple Sclerosis. | 2018 |
| Direct Help To Armenian People | $1,000 | Cliffside Park, NJ, US | Cultural Program Support | 2018 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $6,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2017 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| St Albans School | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2017 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $750 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support For Armenians In The United States | 2017 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Benevolence For Improvements Of Health Services & Education In The Arlington, Virginia Community | 2017 |
| Weta Grtr Washington Educ & Tele Assn Inc | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Performings Arts Program Support | 2017 |
| Zoryan Institute For Contempory Armenian | $1,700 | Arlington, MA, US | Educational And Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Agbu Alex And Marie Manoogian School | $500 | Southfield, MI, US | Educational & Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| American University Of Beirut | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| Anca Eastern Region | $500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Amernian National Institute | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church Of America | $500 | Troy, PA, US | Religious Benevolence | 2017 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support Promoting Us-armenian Relations | 2017 |
| Armenian Family Association Inc | $250 | La Crescenta, CA, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Armenian Missionary Association Of America | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Dhat | $1,000 | Cliffside Park, NJ, US | Support Of Sec. 501(c)(3) Organization | 2017 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Religious Benevolence | 2017 |
| Fresno State Armenian Studies Program | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Academic Program Support For Studies Of The Armenian People, Their History And Culture | 2017 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $300 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid Program Supporting Emergency Relief, Economic Growth, And Social Development Of Armenia By Helping The Children And Elderly | 2017 |
| International College | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| National Cathedral School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2017 |
| Voice Of Armenians Tv | $500 | West New York, NJ, US | Cultural Program Support | 2017 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Religious Benevolence | 2017 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association Inc | $4,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Support For Womens Health Care Facility In Armenia | 2016 |
| American University Of Armenia | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| Armenian American Medical Society | $750 | Glendale, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| California State University Fresno Foundation | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultural Program Support | 2016 |
| St Albans School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Benevolence | 2016 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2016 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | Cultural Program Support For Armenians In The United States | 2016 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Benevolence For Improvements Of Health Services & Education In The Arlington, Virginia Community | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Vartkess & Rita Balian as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 02-0602788 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1300 CRYSTAL DR APT 1505 Arlington, VA 22202-3273 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vartkess & Rita Balian's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director & President | Rita S Balian |
|---|---|
| Director & Vice-president | Gregory S Balian |
| Director & Secretary/treasurer | Raffi V Balian |
Forms 990-PF
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