Private Foundation · MA
Richard Melik Simonian Charitable Trust
Worcester, MA · EIN 851575098 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$2.0M
Total Giving
$410K
Grants on File
55
Average Grant
$7K
Giving Radius
Where Richard Melik Simonian Charitable Trust Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Letter should be submitted to the trustee of the foundation.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
The Richard Melik Simonian Charitable Trust Scholarship is a competitive scholarship granted each year to students of Armenian descent who live in or attend school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. While consideration is given to character, academic achievement, and involvement in the Armenian community, awards are based primarily on both the student's and the parents' financial need. Awards may be used toward college, graduate school, or other educational programs.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, MA | $12K | 2021 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Waltham, MA | $12K | 2021 |
| Glendale, CA | $8K | 2021 |
| Watertown, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Auburn, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Belmont, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Watertown, MA | $47K | 2021 |
| Millis, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Millis, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| South Bend, IN | $10K | 2022 |
| Waltham, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Belmont, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| North Attleboro, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Waltham, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Southboro, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Watertown, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Waltham, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Worcester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5M | $57K | $772K | $212K |
| 2022 | $952K | $33 | $1.2M | $163K |
| 2021 | $1 | — | $100K | $100K |
| 2020 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
Section VII
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