Private foundation · EIN 05-0562489 · Matawan, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $128K total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$128K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYTo promote the work of the organization$60K
Riverview Medical Center Foundation IncEdison, NJTo promote the work of the organization$25K
St Stepanos Armenian ChurchLong Branch, NJTo promote the work of the organization$12K
Trustees of Tufts CollegeSomerville, MATo promote the work of the organization$10K
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJTo promote the work of the organization$10K
Farnsworth Art MuseumRockland, METo promote the work of the organization$5,000
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MATo promote the work of the organization$2,000
Armenian Radio Hour of NjSouth Orange, NJTo promote the work of the organization$2,000
Funds for Armenian ReliefansefNew York, NYTo promote the work of the organization$2,000

By state: New York 2 · New Jersey 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Matawan, New Jersey, administered in care of Kevork S Hovnanian, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Kevork and Sirwart Hovnanian Family Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), New Jersey (4 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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