Leon and Marion D Semonian Charitable Trust Ua
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 86-6337514 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$24K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$416
Total assets$457K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Armenian Apostol St James Armenian Apostol | Watertown, MA | Contribution | $9,630 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Metrowest Di Foundation Inc | Sherborn, MA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | Needham, MA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Naasr | Belmont, MA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Genesis Foundation for Children | Boston, MA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Armenian Youth Federation | Livonia, MI | Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Reseach Hos | Memphis, TN | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | Cambridge, MA | Contribution | $830 |
| Ayf Olympics Ad Book | Bethesda, MD | Contribution | $505 |
| Dana- Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Contribution | $500 |
| St Stephens Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | Contribution | $416 |
| Armenian Tree Project | Woburn, MA | Contribution | $200 |
| St George Cathedral | So Boston, MA | Contribution | $200 |
| Knights of Vartan Knights of Vartan | Cambridge, MA | Contribution | $195 |
| Newton Firefighters Association | Newton, MA | Contribution | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Boston, MA | Contribution | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Milford, NH | Contribution | $100 |
| Diabbled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $100 |
| Tunnelto Towers | Staten Island, NY | Contribution | $100 |
| Newton Police Memorial | Newton, MA | Contribution | $100 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Watertown, MA | Contirbution | $75 |
| Aleppo Shriners | Wilmington, MA | Contribution | $55 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,706 | 24 |
| 2023 | $25,530 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349105264
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6337514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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