Vartkess and Rita Balian Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyArlington, Virginia · EIN 02-0602788 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$37K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$734K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
89% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian American Cultural Association | Arlington, VA | General operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church | New York, NY | 125Th anniversary commemoration | $2,500 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | Washington, DC | For children of etchmiadzin | $2,000 |
| Agbu Focus | New York, NY | In memory of vartkess m balian | $1,500 |
| American University of Armenia | Oakland, CA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| American University of Beirut | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of America | Paramus, NJ | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Knights of Vartan | Arleta, CA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Naasr | Belmont, MA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Albans School | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Leon Armenian Apostolic Church | Burbank, CA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary | Armonk, NY | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Church | Burbank, CA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Young Concert Artists of Washington | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Zoryan Institute for Comtemporary Armenian Research and Documentation | Toronto, CA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of Nat Capital Area | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Anca Endowment Fund | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | For advocacy | $500 |
| National Cathedral School | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Nor Or Charitable Foundation | Altadena, CA | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General operating expenses | $500 |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | Washington, DC | For children of etchmiadzin | $500 |
| Tca Friends of Armenian Mirror Spectator | Watertown, MA | General operating expenses | $500 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | Arlington, VA | General operating expenses | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $30,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641029349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0602788
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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