Leon And Marion Semonian Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 86-6337514
Foundation Overview
Based in Newton, MA, Leon And Marion Semonian Charitable has awarded 208 grants totaling $278,917 to organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $9,265, with a median award of $670.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 16 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Watertown (26%), Cambridge (14%), Belmont (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Leon And Marion Semonian Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $1,960 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $1,500 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $2,280 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $635 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $1,700 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Ayf Olympics Ad Book | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Anca | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Fast | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | Miami, FL, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Aleppo Shriners | $55 | Wilmington, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Dana- Farber Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Armenian National Committee Of Amer | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | $200 | Danvers, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Naasr | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $1,510 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $2,670 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $3,000 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $150 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $8,300 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $700 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Ararat Association | $1,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $2,310 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ayf Olympics Ad Book | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Footpath Foundation | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Erebuni Armenian School | $200 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $280 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Camp Haiastan | $250 | Franklin, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Anca | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Fair | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mount Auburn Hosptal | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community School Assn Of Sherborn | $1,100 | Sherborn, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $1,510 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $2,670 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $3,000 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $150 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $8,300 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $700 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Ararat Association | $1,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $2,310 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ayf Olympics Ad Book | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Footpath Foundation | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Erebuni Armenian School | $200 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $280 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Camp Haiastan | $250 | Franklin, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Anca | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Fair | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mount Auburn Hosptal | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community School Assn Of Sherborn | $1,100 | Sherborn, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $1,510 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $2,670 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $3,000 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $150 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $8,300 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $700 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Ararat Association | $1,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $2,310 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ayf Olympics Ad Book | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Footpath Foundation | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Erebuni Armenian School | $200 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Armenian Mirror Spectator | $280 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Camp Haiastan | $250 | Franklin, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Anca | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Fair | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mount Auburn Hosptal | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community School Assn Of Sherborn | $1,100 | Sherborn, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $6,510 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $2,500 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $50 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $6,504 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $1,400 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| The Ararat Association | $1,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $6,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Als Association Florida Chapter | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $6,100 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Armenian Tree Project | $200 | Woburn, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Armenian Assembly Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Armenian Youth Federation | $1,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $25 | Erdanger, KY, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Footpath Foundation | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Project Save | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Uncommon Schools | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $2,810 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $2,000 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $50 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $5,864 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $269 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| The Ararat Association | $200 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Als Association Florida Chapter | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $6,100 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Armenia Fund | $1,250 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $5,100 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Armenian Mirror Spectator | $380 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Mspca Angell | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Armenian Tree Project | $2,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| First Armenian Church | $100 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Amvets | $35 | Lanham, MD, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Armenian Cultural Assn Of America | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | $100 | Norton, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church | $50 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Aleppo Shriners | $80 | Wilmington, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Womens Welfare Assoc Inc | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $770 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $1,175 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $700 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $30 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| St Gregory Armenian Ch | $200 | Indian Orchard, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $8,230 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $640 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| The Ararat Association | $200 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Amvets | $41 | Lanham, MD, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Als Association Florida Chapter | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenia Fund Inc | $1,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Assembly Tree Project | $950 | Woburn, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Fair | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Church Of Our Savior | $500 | Worcester, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $1,100 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Hairenik Association | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Dedham Health Foundation | $250 | Dedham, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Erevan Choral Society | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Milton High School | $500 | Milton, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| National Ms Society | $50 | New Yorki, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| New England Center For Children | $93 | Southborough, MA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Tufenkian Foundation | $50 | Moonachie, NJ, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Aleppo Shriners | $35 | Wilmington, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $50 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Womens Welfare Assoc Inc | $225 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Arsa Artsakh Fund | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Dana-farber | $2,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | $100 | Norton, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $2,240 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $1,950 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $500 | Needham, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $25 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Newton Police Memorial As | $30 | West Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St Gregory Armenian Ch | $200 | Indian Orchard, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $4,255 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $1,195 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| The Ararat Association | $195 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Amvets | $66 | Lanham, MD, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Heritage Park | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Als Association Florida Chapter | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenia Fund Inc | $1,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Baikar Association | $180 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Prelacy | $100 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Assembly Tree Project | $1,525 | Woburn, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Ameri | $100 | Paramus, NJ, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Clark University | $5,000 | Worcester, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Diocese Of The Armenian Church | $500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Disabled American Vets | $25 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Ethnic Arts Center | $100 | Rockport, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Fair | $2,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Gbplf One America Appeal | $100 | College Station, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Globalgiving | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Halo Trust | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Society Of Istanbul Armenians | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St Paul Armenian Church | $100 | Fresno, CA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Aleppo Shriners | $35 | Wilmington, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| American Cancer Soc Relay For Life | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenia American Pharmacists' Assoc | $100 | North Waltham, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenia Fund Usa | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenian Church Of The Holy Transla | $250 | Framingham, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenian Cultural & Education Cente | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenian Museum Of America Inc | $50 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenian Womens Welfare Assoc Inc | $150 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Ars Artsakh Fund | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Dana-farber | $2,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Girl Scout Troop | $25 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | $100 | Norton, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Mass General Dr Frigoletto | $250 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Homestart | $2,100 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Hairenik Foundation | $75 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apo | $1,975 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Knights Of Vartan | $125 | Cambridge, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Pmc Leslie's Links Dana Farber | $400 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Newton Firefighters Assoc | $25 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Newton Police Memorial As | $30 | West Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Salaried Employees Of North America | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Shentil Foundation | $1,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| St Gregory Armenian Ch | $200 | Indian Orchard, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| St James Armenian Apostol | $9,265 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Chur | $575 | Watertown, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| The Ararat Association | $295 | Warwick, RI, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| The National Association For Armeni | $3,575 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Amvets | $25 | Lanham, MD, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Armenina Heritage Park | $500 | Belmont, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Winchester Hospital Foundation | $100 | Winchester, MA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
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| EIN | 86-6337514 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 373 DEDHAM ST Newton, MA 02459-2890 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | Leon Semonian |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Marion Semonian |
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