Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTacoma, Washington · EIN 46-1422171 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$43K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$725K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Youth Chorus | Tacoma, WA | Support youth choir | $20,000 |
| Friends of Lakewood | Lakewood, WA | Support expanding access to nature | $4,325 |
| St Sarkis Armenian Church of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Support armenian religious community | $3,500 |
| Tacoma Symphony Orchestra | Tacoma, WA | Support tacoma musical arts | $3,500 |
| YWCA Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Support domestic violence survivors | $3,500 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) | New York, NY | Support the armenian religious community | $2,000 |
| Greentike (Children's Museum of Tacoma) | Tacoma, WA | Support programming and advocacy for children and youth in pierce county | $1,500 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | Support for healing and a healthy future through philanthropy | $1,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Inc | Armonk, NY | Support education of future armenian church leaders | $1,000 |
| Tacoma Opera | Tacoma, WA | Support community opera | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Support the families of american heroes | $650 |
| Community Health Care | Tacoma, WA | Support highest quality health care with compassionate and accessible service | $500 |
| Executive Council for the Job Carr Cabin Museum | Tacoma, WA | Support tacoma history museum | $500 |
| Kbtc Association | Tacoma, WA | Support educational kids and youth shows | $250 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | Seattle, WA | Support community media to inspire a smarter world | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,475 | 15 |
| 2024 | $51,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $33,275 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630839349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1422171
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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