The Bilezikian Family Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable, mission-driven grants that support local cultural life and disability education. Recent awards show a dual interest in sustaining regional arts institutions (Cape Cod) and advancing educational programs for people with visual impairments. Grants are large and targeted rather than broadly distributed.
A defining feature of Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc is its repeated support for Cape Cod institutions that connect culture, education, and community life. The foundation has given large, targeted grants to organizations such as the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit and Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, signaling an interest in both regional arts and disability education. Its recent grants also show sustained attention to local nonprofits serving people on Cape Cod, including health, food access, youth support, and community enrichment. Grant amounts in the recent record range from five-figure awards to several six-figure commitments, with the foundation often returning to the same recipients across multiple years. That pattern is visible in support for Cape Arts & Entertainment, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, United Way of Cape Cod & Islands, and Armenian organizations connected to cultural preservation and reforestation. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on a small number of organizations that appear to fit a local, mission-driven approach rather than broad dispersion. The foundation’s giving combines arts and heritage, services for vulnerable residents, and organizations that work directly in Cape Cod communities.
In arts and cultural giving, the foundation backed Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit with $150,000 in 2024 and $75,000 in 2023 to promote efforts to use American art to expand knowledge and expand the spirit. It also supported Cape Arts & Entertainment in Falmouth with $50,000 in 2024 and $40,000 in 2025 for arts and entertainment on Cape Cod. For disability-related education, Perkins School for the Blind received $105,949 in 2023 for educational programs for individuals with visual impairments and another $83,834 in 2025 for the organization’s programs. Environmental and heritage work appears through grants to the Armenian Tree Project in Woburn for reforestation and environmental efforts in Armenia, along with support for the Armenian Missionary Association of America and the Armenian Memorial Church. The foundation also gave to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History for understanding the environment and wildlife.
Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $24,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent record includes larger targeted awards well above that range. The foundation appears to favor repeat relationships: several recipients appear in multiple years, including Cape Arts & Entertainment, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, United Way of Cape Cod & Islands, Armenian Tree Project, Perkins School for the Blind, and the Cahoon Museum of American Art. It is a regular funder and also funds individuals, though the recent grants listed here are all made to organizations. The pattern suggests a localized, recurring grantmaking approach rather than one-off dispersal.
$1M
$18.8M
$1.9M
$1.5M
Most grants fall between $5K and $24K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Very concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants to mission-aligned institutions rather than many small awards; appears willing to fund both regional cultural organizations and established disability-service education providers.
Notable grantees: Cahoon Museum of American Art, Perkins School for the Blind
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts, which accounts for 93% of grants and is the top state by count. Cape Cod places appear frequently, including Cotuit, Watertown, Hyannis, Falmouth, Brewster, Harwich Port, Orleans, Centerville, Yarmouth, and South Yarmouth. Outside Massachusetts, the recent record includes Paramus, New Jersey, and New York, New York. All grants in the recipient-country distribution went to US organizations.
Its recent grants center on Cape Cod arts and cultural institutions, disability education, and community-serving nonprofits. Named recipients include the Cahoon Museum of American Art, Perkins School for the Blind, Cape Arts & Entertainment, and United Way of Cape Cod & Islands, alongside organizations working in housing, health care, food access, and youth support.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $24,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger commitments such as $150,000 to the Cahoon Museum of American Art and $105,949 to Perkins School for the Blind.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Cape Arts & Entertainment, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, United Way of Cape Cod & Islands, Armenian Tree Project, Perkins School for the Blind, and the Cahoon Museum of American Art. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than single visits.
Massachusetts is the top state by grant count, and 93% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient cities most often appear on Cape Cod, including Cotuit, Hyannis, Falmouth, Brewster, Harwich Port, Orleans, and Yarmouth.
Recent grants show support for American art and Cape Cod cultural institutions, educational programs for people with visual impairments, environmental and wildlife education, Armenian cultural and environmental efforts, food assistance, housing support, community health care, and youth mentoring.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Bilezikian Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Administered by Cape and Islands United Way
Who can apply: Projects must engage volunteers in some way, and applicants must be based on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket. Eligible applicants may include nonprofits, schools, councils on aging, parent/youth organizations, and other community groups.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $83,834 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | PARAMUS, NJ | $67,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| COMPACT OF CAPE COD CONSERVATION TRUST | BARNSTABLE, MA | $57,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| ARMENIAN MEMORIAL CHURCH | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FALMOUTH, MA | $40,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| KATELYNN'S CLOSET INC | SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA | $40,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| HEALTH MINISTRY INC | HYANNIS, MA | $29,796 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY OF CAPE COD & ISLANDS | HYANNIS, MA | $27,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| WEST END RACING CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SAILING INC | TRURO, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CAPE COD INC | YARMOUTH PORT, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| PAUSE A WHILE INC | BREWSTER, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| LANDMARK SCHOOL INC | PRIDES CROSSING, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| THE FAMILY PANTRY | HARWICH, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION | WESTON, MA | $24,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES | PROVINCETOWN, MA | $21,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE CODE MUSEUM OF ART | DENNIS, MA | $15,594 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS | COTUIT, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CHAMP HOMES INC | HYANNIS, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BOY SCOUTS OF CAPE COD AND ISLANDS | YARMOUTH, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CAPE COD | EAST SANDWICH, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION | NATICK, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CONSERVATORY LAB CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC | DORCHESTER, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| HYANNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | HYANNIS, MA | $14,826 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| PLEASANT BAY COMMUNITY BOATING | HARWICH, MA | $12,804 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| WE CAN | HARWICHPORT, MA | $12,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BARNSTABLE COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION INC | EAST SANDWICH, MA | $12,100 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FALMOUTH | FALMOUTH, MA | $12,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| ATLANTIC WHITE SHARK CONSERVANCY | CHATHAM, MA | $12,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INNOVATORS | SOUTH CHATHAM, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CAPE COD | MASHPEE, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| OUR SISTERS' SCHOOL | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| THE CHILDREN'S ROOM | ARLINGTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| NAVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES | HYANNIS, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| HARWICH FIRE ASSOCIATION INC | HARWICH, MA | $8,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| MASS APPEAL INTERNATIONAL | MALDEN, MA | $8,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD YARMOUTH | YARMOUTH, MA | $7,900 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN'S ALLIANCE INC | CHATHAM, MA | $7,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD TIMES NEEDY FUND | HYANNIS, MA | $7,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| OSTERVILLE VILLAGE LIBRARY | OSTERVILLE, MA | $7,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | HARWICH PORT, MA | $5,150 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD TECH FOUNDATION INC | HARWICH, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| ASSOCIATION TO PRESERVE CAPE COD INC | DENNIS, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| COLORFUL KIDZ INC | COTUIT, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM | HYANNIS, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS OF CAPE COD AND ISLANDS | HYANNIS, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$83,834SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
$67,500SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
COMPACT OF CAPE COD CONSERVATION TRUST
$57,500SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
ARMENIAN MEMORIAL CHURCH
$40,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CAPE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
$40,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
KATELYNN'S CLOSET INC
$40,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION
$40,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
HEALTH MINISTRY INC
$29,796SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
UNITED WAY OF CAPE COD & ISLANDS
$27,500SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
WEST END RACING CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SAILING INC
$25,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
PAUSE A WHILE INC
$25,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
LANDMARK SCHOOL INC
$25,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
THE FAMILY PANTRY
$25,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
$24,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CAPE CODE MUSEUM OF ART
$15,594SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$15,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CHAMP HOMES INC
$15,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
BOY SCOUTS OF CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
$15,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CAPE COD
$15,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CONSERVATORY LAB CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
$15,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
HYANNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
$14,826SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
PLEASANT BAY COMMUNITY BOATING
$12,804SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
BARNSTABLE COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION INC
$12,100SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
NEIGHBORHOOD FALMOUTH
$12,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
ATLANTIC WHITE SHARK CONSERVANCY
$12,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INNOVATORS
$10,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
$10,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
NAVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD INC
$10,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CAPE COD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
$10,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
$10,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
HARWICH FIRE ASSOCIATION INC
$8,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
MASS APPEAL INTERNATIONAL
$8,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD YARMOUTH
$7,900SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
OSTERVILLE VILLAGE LIBRARY
$7,500SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CAPE COD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
$5,150SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
COLORFUL KIDZ INC
$5,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM
$5,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS OF CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
$5,000SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS