TY 2025 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25

Name of foundation
ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST
C/O LEON SEMONIAN

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 373 DEDHAM STREET
Room/suite

City or town
NEWTON CENTER

State or province
MA

Country

ZIP or foreign postal code
02459

A Employer identification number

20-6231333

B Telephone number (see instructions)

6178779555

C If exemption application is pending, check here

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity

Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$6,722,238J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .................
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	91		91
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	163,122		163,122
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10	List of Attached Documents: // Content	280,981
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 515,305
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	3,380	3,380
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	447,574		166,593
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	3,250	3,250
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	71,006	71,006
17	Interest...............	37		37
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	74,293		74,293	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	300,000			300,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................	374,293		74,293	300,000
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	73,281
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			92,300
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	3,713	209,464	209,464
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	4,601,601	List of Attached Documents: // Content 4,469,131	6,512,774
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	4,605,314	4,678,595	6,722,238
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	4,605,314	4,678,595
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	4,605,314	4,678,595
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	4,605,314	4,678,595

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

4,605,314

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

73,281

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

4,678,595

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..

4,678,595

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 .........................		3

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	1,283
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	1,283
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	1,283
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025	6a	1,087
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	1,087
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	196
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax	Refunded	11
	For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. $ (2) On foundation managers.$

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers.$

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website addressN/A

The books are in care ofRICHARD NEWMARKCPA Telephone no. (508) 799-8884

Located at76 DICK DRIVEWORCESTERMA ZIP+401609

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........

16 At any time during calendar year 2025, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................

If "Yes," list the years 20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
LEON SEMONIAN	TRUSTEE 000.00	0	0	0
373 DEDHAM STREET NEWTON CENTER,MA02459	TRUSTEE 000.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

6,064,498

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

36,485

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................

6,100,983

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

6,100,983

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

91,515

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

6,009,468

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................

300,473

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

300,473

Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......

1,283

Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

1,283

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

299,190

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

299,190

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

299,190

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, line 26, column (d) ..........

300,000

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

300,000

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7			299,190
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only.......
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......
b From 2021......	269
c From 2022......	4,471
d From 2023......
e From 2024......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		4,740
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 300,000
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions) .....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions) ........
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount.....			299,190
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		810
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		5,550
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2026 ..........			0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		5,550
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....	269
b Excess from 2022 ....	4,471
c Excess from 2023 ....
d Excess from 2024 ....
e Excess from 2025 ....	810

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2025	(b) 2024	(c) 2023	(d) 2022	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .......
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

373 DEDHAM STREET
NEWTON CENTER,MA02459
(617) 877-9555

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

NO REQUIRED FORMAT

cAny submission deadlines:

NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

NO RESTRICTIONS ON AWARDS

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT 100 W FOOTHILL BLVD203 100 W FOOTHILL BLVD 203 SAN DIMAS,CA91773	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	25,000
KNIGHTS OF VARTAN 12601 CLASSICA DRIVE 12601 CLASSICA DRIVE GRANADA HILL,CA91344	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	5,000
HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN CHURCH 145 BRATTLE STREET 145 BRATTLE STREET CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	2,500
ARMENIAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRANS 38 FRANKLIN STREET 38 FRANKLIN STREET FRAMINGHAM,MA01702	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	20,000
ARMENIAN TREE PROJECT 400 W CUMMINGS PARK 3725 400 W CUMMINGS PARK3725 WOBURN,MA01801	CHARITY		FURTYHER PROGRAMS	10,000
ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH 465 MT AUBURN STREET 465 MT AUBURN STREET WATERTOWN,MA02472	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	5,000
ST STEPHENS ARMENIAN ELEM SCHOOL 47 NICHOLS AVENUE 47 NICHOLS AVENUE WATERTOWN,MA02472	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	5,000
PAN MASS CHALLENGE DANA FARBER 77 FOURTH AVENUE 77 FOURTH AVENUE NEEDHAM,MA02494	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	5,000
ARARAT ASSN 91 TOLL GATE ROAD 91 TOLL GATE ROAD WARWICK,RI02887	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	2,500
AGBU 922 WALTHAM STREET 922 WALTHAM STREET LEXINGTON,MA02421	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	40,000
ARMENIAN HERITAGE FDN PO BOX 77 PO BOX 77 WATERTOWN,MA02471	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	50,000
HAYMAKERS FOR HOPE 501 BOYLSTON STREET 501 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON,MA02116	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	5,000
NAASR 395 CONCORD AVENUE 395 CONCORD AVENUE BELMONT,MA02478	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	50,000
ARMENIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT 1536 E WASHINGTON BLVD 1536 E WASHINGTON BLVD PASADENA,CA91104	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	20,000
FRIENDS FAST 801 N BRAND BLVD 801 N BRAND BLVD GLENDALE,CA91203	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	25,000
WELCOME HOME 1191 WASHINGTON STREET W 1191 WASHINGTON STREET W NEWTON,MA02465	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	10,000
ARMENIAN MUSEUM OF AMERICA 65 MAIN STREET 65 MAIN STREET WATERTOWN,MA02472	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	10,000
PROJECT SAVE PHOTO ARCHIVE 600 PLEASANT STREET 600 PLEASANT STREET WATERTOWN,MA02472	CHARITY		FURTHER PROGRAMS	10,000
Total ................................. 3a				300,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........					91
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....					163,122
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............					280,981
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aCLASS ACTION PAYMENT					3,380
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..					447,574

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

447,574

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Name:

ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

C/O LEON SEMONIAN

EIN:

20-6231333

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
RICHARD NEWMARK CPA-ACCOUNTING F	3,250	3,250

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TY 2025 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

C/O LEON SEMONIAN

EIN:

20-6231333

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Total (net)
MINK THERAPEUTICS INC	2023-04	PURCHASE	2025-07	3,574	1,613	1,961
HECLA MINING CO	2025-08	PURCHASE	2025-10	64,894	39,831	25,063
INTEL CORP	2025-07	PURCHASE	2025-10	41,639	23,013	18,626
UBS GROUP AG	2025-02	PURCHASE	2025-10	80,675	67,726	12,949
WELLS FARGO & CO	2020-01	PURCHASE	2025-10	86,789	46,944	39,845
G E AEROSPACE	2017-12	PURCHASE	2025-12	152,336	44,012	108,324
G E VERNOVA INC	2017-12	PURCHASE	2025-12	85,398	11,185	74,213

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

C/O LEON SEMONIAN

EIN:

20-6231333

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
500SHARES-MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
1667 SHARES-AGENUS INC	142,116	5,233
5000 SHARES EMC CORP
5000 SHARES FORD MOTOR CO	25,305	65,600
833 SHARES-AGENUS INC	57,885	2,617
1000 SHARES-J P MORGAN CHASE	33,223	322,220
4000 SHARES-FREEPORT-MCMORAN	48,085	203,160
20000 SHARES-AVON
10000 SHARES-MFC BANCORP
4000 SHARES-HUNTSMAN CORP	67,546	40,000
2500 SHARES-CREDIT SUISSE
2000 SHARES-NUTRIEN LTD
10000 SHARES-MFC BANCORP
6000 SHARES-VODAFONE
3500 SHARES-ASTRAZENECA	90,475	321,755
1000 SHARES-TWITTER
25000 SHARES-B T GROUP PLC	96,490	61,897
5000 SHARES-BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC	92,146	77,400
5000 SHARES-AVON PRODUCTS
3000 SHARES-GLAXOSMITHKLINE
6000 SHARES-VIACOM INC
2500 SHARES-AGENUS INC
625 SHARES-GENERAL ELECTRIC
23200 SHARES-SCULLY ROYALTY LTD	123,329	233,519
31000 SHARES-AGENUS INC
19200 SHARES-MFC BANCORP
1000 SHARES-TWITTER
2000 SHARES-GLAXOSMITHKLINE	77,876	98,080
1125 SHARES-GENERAL ELECTRIC	49,559	346,535
1500 SHARES-GENERAL MILLS	61,650	69,750
1500 SHARES-XEROX CORP	39,101	3,555
2000 SHARES-APPLE,INC	87,894	543,720
2000 SHARES-APPLE,INC..	77,588	543,720
2000 SHARES-GENERAL MILLS
1500 SHARES-XEROX	32,842	3,555
20000 SHARES-B T GROUP PLC	61,536	49,518
5000 SHARES-AVON
2000 SHARES-APPLE,INC.	85,545	543,720
2000 SHARES-VODAPHONE GROUP	36,960	26,420
3000 SHARES-NEWELL BRANDS INC	48,495	11,160
5000 SHARES-BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC	79,369	77,400
8000 SHARES-AMER ARPTS A COMMON
5000 SHARES-KRAFT HEINZ	140,284	121,250
2500 SHARES-PIXEL WORKS	110,635	15,900
4000 SHARES-NEWELL BRANDS	74,965	14,880
500 SHARES-GENERAL ELECTRIC	45,412	154,014
15000 SHARES-PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE	557,839	201,000
FIDELITY INVST MMKT 1	381,061	381,061
MANAGED ACCOUNT
2000 SHARES-WELLS FARGO	52,890	186,400
3500 SHS-NATURA
3000 SHARES-VODAPHONE GROUP	47,815	39,630
4000 SHARES-GLAXOSMITHKLINE	161,580	196,160
14000 SHARES-AGENUS
5000 SHARES-VODAFONE	95,459	66,050
20000 SHARES-SCULLY ROYALTY LTD	276,982	135,842
375 SHARES-GENERAL ELECTRIC	39,242	115,511
2000 SHARES-NAVITASSEMICONDUCTER COR	33,986	14,280
4000 SHARES- NAVITASSEMICONDUTER	39,873	28,560
10000 SHARES-HALEON	69,210	101,100
833 SHARES-G E HEALTHCARE TECH	58,924	68,323
730 SHARES-MINK THERAPEUTICS
3000 SHARES-NEWELL BRANDS	29,073	11,160
5000 SHARES-NEWELL BRANDS	40,331	18,600
500 SHARES-G E VERNOVA ,INC	34,107	326,785
4000 SHARES-INTEL CORP	126,225	147,600
5000 SHARES-PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE	72,356	67,000
5000 SHARES-KRAFT HEINZ	129,956	121,250
8000 SHARES-HUNTSMAN CORP	90,632	80,000
1000 SHARES-INTEL CORP	23,013	36,900
2500 SHARES-AGENUS INC.	11,456	7,850
20000 SHARES-CASSAVA SCIENCES,INC.	66,262	39,600
8100 SHARES-SCULLY ROYALTY LTD	48,077	69,254
2000 SHARES-SURO CAPITAL CORP	18,066	18,880
5000 SHARES-BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC	78,405	77,400

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

C/O LEON SEMONIAN

EIN:

20-6231333

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
CLASS ACTION PAYMENT	3,380	3,380

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

ROBERT A SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

C/O LEON SEMONIAN

EIN:

20-6231333

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	1,006	1,006
TRUSTEE FEES	70,000	70,000