Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Indiana · EIN 45-5354049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$444K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Right to Life Educational Trust Fund | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $125,000 |
| Institute for Catholic Liberal Education | Ventura, CA | General support | $80,000 |
| St Paul Street Evangelism | Bloomington, IN | General support | $80,000 |
| James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights | Alexandria, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| St Paul Catholic Centerfocus | Bloomington, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Bloomington Society of St Vincent Depaul | Bloomington, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| National Catholic Bioethics Center | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $17,500 |
| Institute on Religion and Public Life | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Franciscan Center of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Society of St Vincent Depaul | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center Chattnooga | Chattanooga, TN | General support | $6,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Hannah Center | Bloomington, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bloomington, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Bloomington, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | General support | $500 |
| Nazareth House | Taylorsville, KY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $595,200 | 18 |
| 2022 | $561,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620149349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5354049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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