The Sarkis and Ruth Bedevian Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRidgefield Park, New Jersey · EIN 22-3619205 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$364K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $42,000.
From the return
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
87% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vatican Cathedral | New York, NY | Religious educational | $250,500 |
| American University of Armenia | Glendale, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin | Ridgefield Park, NJ | Religious educational | $42,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | Armonk, NY | Religious educational | $13,000 |
| St Gregory Armenian Church | Pasadena, CA | Religious educational | $5,000 |
| St George Armenian Church | Hartford, CT | Religous educational | $1,000 |
| Armenian Church Endowment Fund | New York, NY | Religious educational | $1,000 |
| Armenian Eyecare Project | San Dimas, CA | Educational | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $363,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $413,650 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103399
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3619205
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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