Robert a Semonian Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNewton Center, Massachusetts · EIN 20-6231333 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Heritage Fdn | Watertown, MA | Further programs | $50,000 |
| Armenian Eyecare Project | San Dimas, CA | Further programs | $25,000 |
| Friends Fast | Glendale, CA | Further programs | $25,000 |
| Armenian Church of the Holy Trans | Framingham, MA | Further programs | $20,000 |
| Armenian Relief and Development | Pasadena, CA | Further programs | $20,000 |
| Armenian Tree Project | Woburn, MA | Furtyher programs | $10,000 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Watertown, MA | Further programs | $10,000 |
| Project Save Photo Archive | Watertown, MA | Further programs | $10,000 |
| St James Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | Further programs | $5,000 |
| St Stephens Armenian Elem School | Watertown, MA | Further programs | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Church | Cambridge, MA | Further programs | $2,500 |
| Ararat Assn | Warwick, RI | Further programs | $2,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($115,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $278,600 | 15 |
| 2023 | $269,770 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630439349100908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6231333
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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