Cherchian Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWauwatosa, Wisconsin · EIN 26-1583157 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ARA CHERCHIAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 10100 WEST BLUEMOUNT ROAD 1002, WAUWATOSA WI 53226 |
| Phone | 4142879307 |
| Form and materials | A SHORT LETTER DESCRIBING PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE NEED FOR A GRANT. ENCLOSE A COPY OF THE IRS EXEMPT LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). |
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
50% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenia Relief Inc | New York, NY | General fund, STEM project. | $20,000 |
| St John the Baptist Armenian Apostolic Church | Greenfield, WI | General fund | $9,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $7,000 |
| Friends of Armenia Basketball | Glendale, CA | General fund, basketball program. | $5,000 |
| Madison Country Day School Inc | Waunakee, WI | General fund, new building program. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| American University of Armenia Corporation | Oakland, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) | New York, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | Armonk, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief | Delafield, WI | General fund | $1,500 |
| St Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church | Racine, WI | Summer picnic and cookbooks | $1,500 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Woburn, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Inc | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Madison Inc | Madison, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association Inc | Watertown, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Armenian Eye Care Project | San Dimas, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $60,360 | 17 |
| 2023 | $198,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349101834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1583157
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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