Afeyan Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-3489109
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Afeyan Family Foundation has awarded 158 grants totaling $17,190,822 to organizations in Massachusetts, California and 7 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $1,068,500, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
40 of 42 recipients (95%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
58% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (34%), Cambridge (26%), Watertown (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 73% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). 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 Afeyan Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Assembly Of America Inc | $25,750 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenian International Womens Association Inc | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Projects Benefitting The Displaced People Of Artsakh | 2023 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Amer Inc | $5,130 | Paramus, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc | $1,030,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Beacon Academy Inc | $215,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Community Of Caring | $4,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign Relations Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Team Armenia Basketball | $25,000 | Glendale, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostle Church Of Greater Bo | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Loyola High School - Montreal Qc | $4,443 | Montreal, Quebec, CA | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Tech | $600,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Network Of Engaged International Do Nors Global In | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | Membership Renewal Fund | 2023 |
| Network Of Engaged International Do Nors Global In | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | $15,000 | Newton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association Inc | $50,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Armenian Mirror Spectator Fund | 2023 |
| The H Hovnanian Family Foundation | $25,000 | Tinton Falls, NJ, US | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2023 |
| Yerazart Inc | $30,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America Inc | $25,750 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenian International Womens Association Inc | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Projects Benefitting The Displaced People Of Artsakh | 2023 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Amer Inc | $5,130 | Paramus, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc | $1,030,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Beacon Academy Inc | $215,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Community Of Caring | $4,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign Relations Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Team Armenia Basketball | $25,000 | Glendale, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostle Church Of Greater Bo | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Loyola High School - Montreal Qc | $4,443 | Montreal, Quebec, CA | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Tech | $600,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Network Of Engaged International Do Nors Global In | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | Membership Renewal Fund | 2023 |
| Network Of Engaged International Do Nors Global In | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | $15,000 | Newton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association Inc | $50,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Armenian Mirror Spectator Fund | 2023 |
| The H Hovnanian Family Foundation | $25,000 | Tinton Falls, NJ, US | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2023 |
| Yerazart Inc | $30,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $530,000 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia 2041 | 2022 |
| Beacon Academy | $210,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2022 |
| Mit - Rso | $250,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Enhance The Education Of Mit Students | 2022 |
| Uwc Dilijan International School In Armenia | $250,000 | Dilijan, Foreign, AM | To Support Education In Armenia | 2022 |
| Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $150,000 | Burbank, CA, US | To Support The Armenian Church | 2022 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $25,000 | Belmont, MA, US | A Mission To Nurture, Support, And Promote Young | 2022 |
| Agbu - Armenian General Benevolent Union | $160,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Union | 2022 |
| Armenian Educational Foundation | $60,000 | Glendale, CA, US | To Support Education In Armenia | 2022 |
| International Institute Of New England Inc | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Mission Of Organization To Help Refugees And Immigrants Succeed | 2022 |
| Givergy Charity Event | $15,525 | New York, NY, US | To Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | $29,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Common Purpose Us Inc | $16,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support A Boston-based Batterer Intervention Program | 2022 |
| American University Of Armenia | $200,000 | Alameda, CA, US | To Support Education In Armenia | 2022 |
| Arava Institute | $515 | Newton Centre, MA, US | To Support Environmental Studies And Research Institute In The Middle East | 2022 |
| Armenian Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Belmont, MA, US | To Support The Armenian Heritage Park On The Greenway, Boston | 2022 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $390,000 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia2041 | 2021 |
| Armenia Fund Inc - Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $1,068,500 | Glendale, CA, US | Support The People Of Armenia | 2021 |
| Beacon Academy | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2021 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Bso Fy2020 Annual Fund And Bso Play It Forward Fund | 2021 |
| Mit - Rso | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Enhance The Education Of Mit Students | 2021 |
| New England International Donors Inc | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Human Service Organizations | 2021 |
| Uwc Dilijan International School In Armenia | $250,000 | Dilijan, N/A, AM | To Support Education In Armenia | 2021 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $20,000 | Belmont, MA, US | A Mission To Nurture, Support, And Promote Young | 2021 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $63,855 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia2041 | 2021 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $94,895 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia2041 | 2021 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $137,124 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia2041 | 2021 |
| International Institute Of New England Inc | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Mission Of Organization To Help Refugees And Immigrants Succeedto Support Of The 2019 Golden Door Awards Gala In Support Of Our Mission And Our Distinguished Honoree, Dr. Joseph E. Aoun. | 2020 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $110,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | To Support General Charitable And Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Post Classical Ensemble Inc | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Develop And Promote An Appreciation Of Classical And Other Styles Of Music. | 2020 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $1,052,553 | Wilmington, DE, US | To Support General Charitable And Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2020 |
| New England International Donors Inc | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Human Service Organizations | 2020 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $20,000 | Belmont, MA, US | A Mission To Nurture, Support, And Promote Young | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2020 |
| Armenian Missionary Association Of America | $30,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | Armenian Evangelical College In Beirut | 2020 |
| Armenian Relief Society Inc | $25,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Donation To Support Stand With Lebanon | 2020 |
| Armenia Fund Inc - Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation | $850,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support The People Of Armenia | 2020 |
| Mit - Rso | $400,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Enhance The Education Of Mit Students | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | New Home Capital Campaign (2nd Annual Pmt Out Of Five Total) | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | Providing Resources For The Education Of Young Students | 2020 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $20,200 | Belmont, MA, US | A Mission To Nurture, Support, And Promote Young | 2020 |
| Givergy Charity Event | $5,175 | New York, NY, US | To Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Nashoba Learning Group | $5,000 | Bedford, MA, US | To Support General Operations And Annual Priorities Of Nlg | 2020 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Hunger Relief Organization | 2020 |
| Appeal Of Conscience Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of The 55th Anniversary Celebration And Respect The Other Virtual Event | 2020 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Improving The Quality Of Life In Rural Armenia Children And Youth | 2020 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Bso Fy2020 Annual Fund And Bso Play It Forward Fund | 2020 |
| Armenia 2020 Inc | $325,000 | Winchester, MA, US | To Support Armenia2041 | 2020 |
| Foundation For Armenian Science And Technology (fast) | $270,000 | Yerevan, N/A, AM | Development Of Science And Technology In Armenia, And Thereby Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Armenia. | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Armenian Embassy Building & Educational Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Promote The Armenian Heritage, Arts And Culture In Our Nation's Capital | 2020 |
| Uwc Dilijan International School In Armenia | $250,000 | Dilijan, N/A, AM | To Support Education In Armenia | 2020 |
| Beacon Academy | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Massbioed Foundation | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $20,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Agbu- Armenian General Benevolent Union | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Beacon Academy | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Foundation For Armenian Science And Technology (fast) | $380,000 | Yerevan, N/A, AM | Contribution | 2018 |
| Mit | $50,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Mit | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Aiwa Ne | $500 | Rumford, RI, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Boston Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| International Institute Of New England | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Us Friends Of Loyola Foundation | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative | $500,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Eastern Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Sayat Nova Dance Company | $30,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenia Tree Project | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mit - Sandbox Innovation Fund Program | $50,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Children Of Armenia Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mit- Daniel Wang Professorship Fund | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative | $4,460 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Beacon Academy | $36,600 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| The Halo Trust | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Belmont Hill School | $5,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Agbu- Armenian General Benevolent Union | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative - Idea Foundation | $500,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Agbu- Armenian General Benevolent Union | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative - Garrison Church | $200,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Foundation For Armenian Science And Technology (fast) | $100,000 | Yerevan, N/A, AM | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative - Uwc International | $4,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative | $37,014 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Auroro Humanitarian Initiative - Idea Foundation | $120,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Mirror-spectator | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Harvard University | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Agbu- Armenian General Benevolent Union | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| International Institute Of New England | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Of Greater Boston | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mit | $10,660 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| 100 Lives Foundation Inc | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Yerazart Foundation | $20,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Yerazart Project | 2016 |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $50,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Beacon Academy | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Belmont Hill School | $50,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Agbu- Armenian General Benevolent Union | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $40,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Holy Trinity American Armenian | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Alpha Phi Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Ayb Educational Foundation | $250,000 | Yerevan, N/A, AM | Contribution | 2016 |
| 100 Lives Foundation Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Holy Trinity American Armenian | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Holy Trinity American Armenian | $1,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
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| EIN | 04-3489109 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 55 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY 800E Cambridge, MA 02142-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | Noubar B Afeyan |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Anna K Afeyan Gunnarson |
Forms 990-PF
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