Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corp
EIN 136149578 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$17.8M
24 grants · $2.0M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$700K
typical big bets · $115K–$981K
grant size
88%
deep partner · 7/8 multi-year
repeat
$72.1M
Assets (2024)
8
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
ARMENIA
Phone
(212) 725-0973
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.3M | $53.3M | $3.5M | 3 |
| 2017 | $3.0M | $56.7M | $6.1M | 3 |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $53.6M | $3.3M | 3 |
| 2020 | $3.4M | $63.8M | $2.4M | 2 |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $58.4M | $834K | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $63.9M | $1.2M | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $72.1M | $4.2M | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 24 grants on record
Minimum
$6K
25th Pctl
$115K
Median
$700K
Average
$742K
75th Pctl
$981K
Maximum
$2.5M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary
Leadership
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Director
HN
HAIG Najarian
Trustee
RT
Raffi Charles Tokatlian
3 yrs
Trustee
AD
Ann Giragosian DAW
3 yrs
Trustee
SA
Suzanne Akian
3 yrs
Trustee
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary
Leadership
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Director
NN
NAIG Najarian
2 yrs
Trustee
RT
Raffi Charles Tokatlian
3 yrs
Trustee
AD
Ann Giragosian DAW
3 yrs
Trustee
SA
Suzanne Akian
3 yrs
Trustee
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary
Leadership
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Director
NN
NAIG Najarian
2 yrs
Trustee
RT
Raffi Charles Tokatlian
3 yrs
Trustee
AD
Ann Giragosian DAW
3 yrs
Trustee
SA
Suzanne Akian
3 yrs
Trustee
ZT
Zaven Tachdjian
4 yrs
President
Leadership
HS
H IRMA DER Stepanian
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Sec
Leadership
SA
Suzanne M. Akian
Trustee
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Trustee
AD
Ann G. DAW
Trustee
RT
Raffi C. Tokatlian
Trustee
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Direct
MH
Michael Haratunian
3 yrs
President
Leadership
HS
H IRMA DER Stepanian
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Sec
Leadership
HJ
Hagop Shahe Jebejian
3 yrs
Trustee
ZT
Zaven Tachdjian
4 yrs
Trustee
AB
Armen K. Boyajian
3 yrs
Trustee
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
Trustee
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Trustee
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Direct
MH
Michael Haratunian
3 yrs
President
Leadership
HS
H IRMA DER Stepanian
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Sec
Leadership
ZT
Zaven Tachdjian
4 yrs
Trustee
HJ
Hagop Shahe Jebejian
3 yrs
Trustee
AB
Armen K. Boyajian
3 yrs
Trustee
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
Trustee
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Trustee
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Direct
MH
Michael Haratunian
3 yrs
President
Leadership
HS
H IRMA DER Stepanian
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RV
Richard J. Varadian
7+ yrs
Treasurer/Sec
Leadership
HE
Harry S. Cherken Jr ESQ
7+ yrs
Trustee
DT
Dennis R. Tarzian
7+ yrs
Trustee
ZT
Zaven Tachdjian
4 yrs
Trustee
HJ
Hagop Shahe Jebejian
3 yrs
Trustee
AB
Armen K. Boyajian
3 yrs
Trustee
IL
Irina Lazarian
7+ yrs
Managing Direct
Grants Awarded (24 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Various, None | $2,471,487 | In Armenia, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2020 |
| The Howard Karagheusian MBPO Armenia | Yerevan, None | $1,944,005 | CHARITABLE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | 2024 |
| Armenia | Various, None | $1,822,102 | In Armenia, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2017 |
| The Howard Karagheusian MBPO Armenia | Yerevan, None | $1,640,843 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2023 |
| The Howard Karagheusian MBPO Armenia | Yerevan, None | $1,610,000 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2022 |
| Armenia | Various, None | $1,065,441 | In Armenia, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2016 |
| Lebanon | Various, None | $953,500 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2020 |
| Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare | Beirut, None | $818,652 | CHARITABLE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | 2024 |
| Lebanon | Various, None | $790,416 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2016 |
| Lebanon | Various, None | $739,000 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2018 |
| Lebanon | Various, None | $723,670 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2017 |
| Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare | Beirut, None | $712,200 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2022 |
| Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare | Beirut, None | $688,600 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2023 |
| Syria | Various, None | $446,000 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2017 |
| Syria | Various, None | $437,075 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2016 |
| Syria | Various, None | $267,000 | In Lebanon, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2018 |
| Armenian Heritage Foundation | Watertown, MA | $250,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Jinishian Memorial Program | Louisville, KY | $120,000 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2023 |
| Jinishian Memorial Program | Louisville, KY | $100,000 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2022 |
| Jinishian Memorial Program | Louisville, KY | $100,000 | POVERTY REDUCTION | 2024 |
| Armenia | Various, None | $76,621 | In Armenia, the Foundation provides health, medical and social services to destitute children and their families. A... | 2018 |
| Armenia Artsakh Fund | Northridge, CA | $8,325 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2023 |
| Armenia Artsakh Fund | Northridge, CA | $7,800 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Armenia Artsakh Fund | Northridge, CA | $6,400 | HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2022 |
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