Sarkes And Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-5354049

Foundation Overview

Based in Bloomington, IN, Sarkes And Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc has awarded 215 grants totaling $5,068,100 to organizations in Tennessee, Indiana and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $285,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,068,100
Total Assets
$1,093,467
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$12,500
% No Significant Change
0% (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: 6%

1 of 18 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

61% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Bloomington (67%), Indianapolis (11%), Fort Wayne (11%).

Funding Trajectory
-42%

Declining funding trend with 42% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sarkes And Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc'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
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattnooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2024
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission $5,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2024
Fort Wayne Society Of St Vincent Depaul $7,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2024
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2024
Hannah Center $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
Indiana Right To Life Educational Trust Fund $125,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2024
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Institute For Catholic Liberal Education $80,000 Ventura, CA, US General Support 2024
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2024
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2024
National Catholic Bioethics Center $17,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2024
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
St Paul Street Evangelism $80,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
St Paul Catholic Centerfocus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2024
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattnooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2023
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission $5,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Fort Wayne Society Of St Vincent Depaul $7,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Hannah Center $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Indiana Right To Life Educational Trust Fund $276,200 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2023
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Institute For Catholic Liberal Education $80,000 Ventura, CA, US General Support 2023
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2023
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
National Catholic Bioethics Center $17,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2023
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
St Paul Street Evangelism $80,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
St Paul Catholic Center-focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattnooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2023
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission $5,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Fort Wayne Society Of St Vincent Depaul $7,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
Hannah Center $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Indiana Right To Life Educational Trust Fund $276,200 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2023
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Institute For Catholic Liberal Education $80,000 Ventura, CA, US General Support 2023
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2023
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
National Catholic Bioethics Center $17,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2023
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
St Paul Street Evangelism $80,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
St Paul Catholic Center-focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2023
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2022
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Indiana Right To Life Educational Trust Fund $285,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2022
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
St Paul Street Evangelism $75,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2022
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2022
National Catholic Bioethics Center $17,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
St Paul Catholic Center - Focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Institute For Catholic Liberal Education $50,000 Ventura, CA, US General Support 2022
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2022
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Indiana Right To Life Educational Trust Fund $285,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2022
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
St Paul Street Evangelism $75,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2022
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2022
National Catholic Bioethics Center $17,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
St Paul Catholic Center - Focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2022
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Institute For Catholic Liberal Education $50,000 Ventura, CA, US General Support 2022
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2021
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $120,680 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2021
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2021
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
St Paul Street Evangelism $50,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2021
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2021
National Catholic Bioethics Center $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
St Paul Catholic Center - Focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2021
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2021
Sisters Of Saint Francis Oldenburg $2,500 Oldenburg, IN, US General Support 2021
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2021
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $120,680 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2021
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2021
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Institute On Religion And Public Life $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
St Paul Street Evangelism $50,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
Institute For Family Studies $20,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2021
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2021
National Catholic Bioethics Center $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
St Paul Catholic Center - Focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2021
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2021
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2021
Sisters Of Saint Francis Oldenburg $2,500 Oldenburg, IN, US General Support 2021
Mother Hubbards Cupboard $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,500 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2020
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Conner Prairie $500 Fishers, IN, US General Support 2020
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $142,540 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2020
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2020
Salvation Army $2,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Institute On Religion And Public Life $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
St Paul Street Evangelism $50,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
Hanna Center $15,000 Lafayette, IN, US General Support 2020
Becker Fund For Religious Liberty $12,500 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Institute For Family Studies $50,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2020
Franciscan Center Of Fort Wayne $6,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2020
National Catholic Bioethics Center $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Indianapolis Childrens Choir $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2020
St Paul Catholic Center - Focus $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2020
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2020
James Wilson Institute For Natural Rights $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2020
Mother Hubbards Cupboard $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,500 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2017
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Conner Prairie $500 Fishers, IN, US General Support 2017
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $23,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2017
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2017
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Volunteers In Medicine $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Institute On Religion And Public Life $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
Bloomington Hospital Foundation $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Barney Charter School Initiative-hillsdale College $10,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Support 2017
St Paul Street Evangelism $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Hanna Center $15,000 Lafayette, IN, US General Support 2017
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2017
American Red Cross $25,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Michael Mescon Endowment Fund - Georgia State Univ $500 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2017
Franciscan Friars Of The Immaculate $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2017
Susan B Anthony List Inc Education Fund $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2017
Institute For Family Studies $12,500 Charlottesville, VA, US General Support 2017
Crisis Pregnancy Center Bloomington $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Mother Hubbards Cupboard $35,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,500 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2016
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Conner Prairie $500 Fishers, IN, US General Support 2016
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2016
National Catholic Bioethics Center $10,400 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2016
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2016
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Volunteers In Medicine $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Institute On Religion And Public Life $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2016
Bloomington Hospital Foundation $15,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Children's Organ Transplan Association $6,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Barney Charter School Initiative-hillsdale College $10,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Support 2016
Sounds Of South $400 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
St Paul Street Evangelism $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2016
Hanna Center $15,000 Lafayette, IN, US General Support 2016
Blakehurst Scholarship Fund $1,000 Towson, MD, US General Support 2016
Indianapolis Children's Choir $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2016
The American Spectator Foundation $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2016
The Charlotte Lozier Institute $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2016
Women's Care Center Foundation $100,000 South Bend, IN, US General Support 2016
Crisis Pregnancy Center Bloomington $3,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Mother Hubbards Cupboard $280,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Choices Pregnancy Center Chattanooga $6,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2015
Bloomington Society Of St Vincent Depaul $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington $50,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Conner Prairie $500 Fishers, IN, US General Support 2015
Indiana Right To Life Educational Foundation $35,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2015
National Catholic Bioethics Center $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2015
Nazareth House $500 Taylorsville, KY, US General Support 2015
Salvation Army $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Sycamore Land Trust $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Volunteers In Medicine $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Partners For Christian Media Inc $5,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2015
Institute On Religion And Public Life $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2015
Indiana Family Institute $21,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2015
The Gabriel Project $165,500 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2015
Indiana Broadcaster's Association $300 Carmel, IN, US General Support 2015
Bloomington Hospital Foundation $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Indiana Catholic Conference $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2015
Children's Organ Transplan Association $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Mary Ellen Locher Breast Center Of Excellence $1,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Support 2015
Barney Charter School Initiative-hillsdale College $35,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Support 2015
Seven Oaks Classical School $50,000 Ellettsville, IN, US General Support 2015
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church $1,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Airmaria $1,800 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Bloomington Parks Foundation $2,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Sounds Of South $400 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
St Benedict's Classical Catholic School $50,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
St Paul Street Evangelism $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Support 2015
Hanna Center $10,000 Lafayette, IN, US General Support 2015
Pro Bono Parnership Gala $3,000 White Plains, NY, US General Support 2015
The Franciscan Center Inc Fort Wayne $5,000 Ft Wayne, IN, US General Support 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 45-5354049
Website N/A
Address 205 N COLLEGE AVE 8TH FLR Bloomington, IN 47404-3950

Key People (3)

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Secretary-treasure
Director

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.