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HOWARD KARAGHEUSIAN COMMEMORATIVE CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136149578 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.0M
expenses
$761K
net assets
$33.3M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that supports charitable programs for children, primarily in Armenia. Distributes grants to affiliated organizations focused on child welfare, healthcare, and poverty reduction. Has consistently funded initiatives in Armenia over multiple tax years.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Charitable Programs for Children
Supports child welfare, healthcare, and social services for children in Armenia through grants to affiliated organizations
Poverty Reduction Initiative
Funds programs aimed at reducing poverty, primarily benefiting children and families in Armenia
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Armenian Community and Institutional Support 3 activities
    • Funding charitable programs for children
      Funds charitable programs focused on children through grants to multiple organizations, including The Howard Karagheusian MBPO Armenia and the Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare. These grants support broad-based initiatives aimed at child welfare.
    • Funding general operations of nonprofit organizations
      Funds the general operating expenses of nonprofit organizations including the Armenian Heritage Foundation and Armenia Artsakh Fund, providing flexible support for their mission-driven activities.
    • Funding healthcare and social services for children
      Funds healthcare and social services targeting children through grants to The Howard Karagheusian MBPO Armenia, Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare, Jinishian Memorial Program, and Armenia Artsakh Fund.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding poverty reduction programs
      Funds poverty reduction initiatives through grants to the Jinishian Memorial Program, supporting efforts to alleviate economic hardship in targeted communities.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.04M
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1.54M22%
Other revenue$5.50M
expenses
Total expenses$761K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$292K
Grants paid out$3.25M
balance sheet
Total assets$33.28M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$33.28M
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +66.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
IRINA LAZARIAN MANAGING DIRECTOR 60 $253K
RICHARD VARADIAN TREASURER/SECRETARY 3 $47K
board members · 4
  • ANN GIRAGOSIAN DAW — TRUSTEE
  • HAIG NAJARIAN — TRUSTEE
  • RAFFI CHARLES TOKATLIAN — TRUSTEE
  • SUZANNE AKIAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • ARMENIA ARTSAKH FUND Partner — Receives grant funding for general operations and healthcare services for children.
  • ARMENIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for general operations.
  • JINISHIAN MEMORIAL PROGRAM Partner — Receives grant funding for poverty reduction and healthcare services for children.
  • KARAGHEUSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WELFARE Partner — Receives grant funding for charitable programs and healthcare services for children.
  • THE HOWARD KARAGHEUSIAN MBPO ARMENIA Partner — Receives grant funding for charitable programs and healthcare services for children.