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Khachaturian Foundation

Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Range
$10K - $0.2M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $1,565,000 (2023)
  • Success Rate: N/A (No public application process)
  • Decision Time: N/A (Trustee discretion)
  • Grant Range: $10,000 - $200,000
  • Geographic Focus: San Francisco Bay Area, California; National organizations

Contact Details

  • Phone: 415-392-9600
  • Address: 50 Woodside Plaza #332, Redwood City, CA 94061
  • Website: None
  • Email: Not publicly available
  • Application Portal: None - private foundation with no public application process

Overview

The Khachaturian Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1998 and granted 501(c)(3) status in 2001. With total assets of approximately $32.2 million, the foundation distributes $1.3-1.6 million annually through 30-40 grants to nonprofit organizations. Operating without staff and with unpaid board members, the foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on cardiac research, Armenian causes, and health-related initiatives. The foundation is led by President and CEO Natasha Khachaturian Azzam and operates on a trustee-discretion model, identifying and supporting organizations that align with the board's philanthropic priorities rather than accepting public applications.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not operate formal grant programs but makes discretionary grants typically ranging from:

  • Small grants: $10,000 - $25,000 (majority of grants)
  • Medium grants: $25,000 - $75,000 (selected organizations)
  • Large grants: $100,000 - $200,000 (major initiatives and long-term partners)

Priority Areas

  • Cardiac Research and Heart Health: Major focus area supporting medical research institutions
  • Armenian Causes: Support for Armenian-American organizations, churches, and Armenia-focused nonprofits
  • Health and Medical Research: Broader health initiatives including diabetes research
  • Youth and Children's Services: Programs supporting at-risk youth
  • Animal Welfare: Selected animal protection organizations
  • Arts and Culture: Cultural organizations, particularly those with Armenian connections
  • Emergency Relief: Responsive giving during crises (e.g., COVID-19 relief funds)

What They Don't Fund

  • Direct grants to individuals
  • For-profit organizations
  • Political campaigns or lobbying activities

Governance and Leadership

Board of Trustees:

  • Natasha Khachaturian Azzam - President & CEO
  • Ahmed Azzam - CFO
  • Daphne Kavich - Secretary

All board members serve without compensation. The foundation operates as a family foundation with decision-making concentrated among the trustees who direct funding based on personal philanthropic interests and established relationships.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. The Khachaturian Foundation operates as a private family foundation where grants are awarded entirely at the discretion of the board of trustees. Organizations cannot submit unsolicited applications through any formal channel.

Grants are typically awarded to:

  • Organizations with existing relationships to board members
  • Nonprofits identified proactively by trustees
  • Organizations operating in the foundation's priority areas that come to the trustees' attention through personal networks
  • Long-term partner organizations that receive recurring support

Decision Timeline

As a private foundation operating on trustee discretion, there are no fixed decision timelines or application cycles. Grant decisions are made throughout the year based on board meetings and trustee preferences.

Success Rates

Not applicable - the foundation does not accept public applications.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - no formal application process exists.

Application Success Factors

Since the Khachaturian Foundation does not accept public applications, traditional application success factors do not apply. However, based on their grant history, organizations most likely to receive support typically:

  • Operate in the San Francisco Bay Area or serve national/international Armenian causes
  • Focus on cardiac research, health initiatives, or youth services
  • Have established reputations and demonstrable impact in their fields
  • Align with the personal philanthropic interests of the trustees
  • May have connections to the Armenian-American community
  • Demonstrate effective use of previous grants (for repeat grantees)

Notable patterns in their giving include:

  • Consistent support for certain organizations year after year (suggesting relationship-based giving)
  • Responsive giving during crises (COVID-19 relief, disaster response)
  • Support for both large established organizations and smaller community groups

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• No public application process - this foundation cannot be approached through traditional grant-seeking methods • Focus areas are clearly defined: cardiac research, Armenian causes, and health initiatives receive priority • The foundation demonstrates loyalty to certain organizations with repeated annual grants • Grant amounts vary widely ($10,000-$200,000) suggesting flexibility based on project merit and relationship • Geographic preference for Bay Area organizations, though national organizations are also supported • As a family foundation with unpaid trustees, decisions are highly personal and relationship-driven • Organizations in their focus areas might benefit from visibility strategies that could bring them to the trustees' attention

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