Richard Melik Simonian Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 85-1575098 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,100 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER R MITCHELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 370 MAIN ST STE 970, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5087922800 |
| CMITCHELL@CHWMLAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | THE RICHARD MELIK SIMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP IS A COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED EACH YEAR TO STUDENTS OF ARMENIAN DESCENT WHO LIVE IN OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. WHILE CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO CHARACTER, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND INVOLVEMENT IN TEH ARMENIAN COMMUNITY, AWARDS ARE BASED PRIMARILY ON BOTH THE STUDENT'S AND THE PARENTS' FINANCIAL NEED. AWARDS MAY BE USED TOWARD COLLEGE, GRADUATE SCHOOL OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Museum of America | Watertown, MA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Clark University - Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies | Worcester, MA | Educational | $5,100 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($94,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,100 | 22 |
| 2023 | $163,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102585
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1575098
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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