The Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 63-1083895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Independent Foundation Inc (The Concord Bridge) | Concord, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Program support | $13,000 |
| Robert E Lee Memorial Association (Dba Stratford Hall) | Stratford, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University (Wbur Public Radio) | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Concord Carlisle Community Chest | Concord, MA | Program support | $2,591 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | Dorchester, MA | Program support | $2,500 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Program support | $2,500 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Program support | $1,500 |
| Saint Joseph Academy | Cleveland, OH | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Altamont School | Birmingham, AL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | Program support | $900 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | Program support | $500 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | Program support | $500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Program support | $210 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Program support | $200 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Program support | $164 |
| Lacrosse the Nations | Washington, DC | Program support | $104 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,669 | 20 |
| 2023 | $199,579 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103260
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1083895
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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