Private foundation · EIN 63-1083895 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $90K total, median $2,000. 30% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$90K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Concord Independent Foundation Inc (the Concord Bridge)Concord, MAProgram support$25K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCProgram support$13K
Robert E Lee Memorial Association (dba Stratford Hall)Stratford, VAProgram support$10K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCProgram support$10K
Trustees of Boston University (wbur Public Radio)Boston, MAProgram support$10K
New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MAProgram support$5,000
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MAProgram support$3,000
Concord Carlisle Community ChestConcord, MAProgram support$2,591
Family Nurturing Center of MassachusettsDorchester, MAProgram support$2,500
New York Public RadioNew York, NYProgram support$2,500
New York City CenterNew York, NYProgram support$1,500
Saint Joseph AcademyCleveland, OHProgram support$1,000
The Altamont SchoolBirmingham, ALProgram support$1,000
Carnegie HallNew York, NYProgram support$900
Roundabout Theatre CompanyNew York, NYProgram support$500
Summer SearchOakland, CAProgram support$500
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYProgram support$210
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYProgram support$200
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NYProgram support$164
Lacrosse the NationsWashington, DCProgram support$104

By state: Massachusetts 6 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1 · New York 7 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Rodney Hass, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $90K across 20 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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