Alan K and Isabelle Derkazarian Foundation
Historical FunderBelmont, Massachusetts · EIN 02-0762484 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Alan K and Isabelle DerKazarian |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 Hamilton Road, Belmont MA 024784038 |
| Phone | 6174893215 |
| Form and materials | Applications should be clearly written and include a reasonable description of the charitable purpose of the Organization requesting the contribution as well as a copy of that Organizations most recent form 990 or equivalent. The purpose of the requested contribution is also required. |
| Deadlines | November 30 of the current year |
| Restrictions | To be determined on a case by case basis. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Museum of America | Watertown, MA | Varujan Boghosian and Serj Tankian art exhibitions | $51,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Michael J. Malone '91 Memorial Scholarship Fund | $35,000 |
| St James Armenian Apostolic Church | Watertown, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Belmont Media Center Inc | Belmont, MA | Relocation fund | $25,000 |
| Natl Assn for Armenian Studies and | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| MDS Foundation Inc | Southborough, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Boston, MA | BIDMC DerKazarian Foundation NICU Support Fund | $20,000 |
| Ethnic Arts Center of Somerville In | Somerville, MA | Armenian folktale puppet shows | $15,000 |
| Visiting Dental Hygiene Inc | Accord, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Belmont Public Library | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| MA Audobon Society | Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted | $5,077 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Every Child Fund | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | The Jimmy Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mt Auburn Cemetery | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Cambridge, MA | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Project SAVE Archives | Watertown, MA | 50th Anniversary annual fund | $5,000 |
| The College Light Opera Company | Falmouth, MA | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Armenian EyeCare Project | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Armenia School Foundation | Glendale, CA | Unrestricted | $3,470 |
| Foundation for Belmont Education | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Belmont Food Pantry | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Bee Cause Project | Isle of Palms, SC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Project Bread | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Powers Music School | Belmont, MA | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Belmont High School PTO | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Arlington-Belmont Crew Inc | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $1,030 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | Annual fund and Washington DC field trip | $1,000 |
| Union College | Schnectady, NY | The Union fund | $1,000 |
| The Falmouth Dog Park Inc | East Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation Inc | Quincy, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($79,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,077 | 53 |
| 2024 | $278,500 | 49 |
| 2023 | $210,011 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612599349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0762484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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