Support & Give

Charitable contributions to the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, serving Greater Boston area since 1980, are vital to its continued success in catering to the needs of the Armenian and non-Armenian community in and around Boston and preserving the Armenian heritage. Generous donations support activities, programs, and operational expenses.

There are many ways to give.

Memorial gifts and naming opportunities are also available. For further information, please call us at (617) 926-6067.

Make a Donation

Give your support where it is most needed. ACEC is a tax exempt non-profit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 23-7435493). Your tax-deductible gift will help sustain and expand ACEC programs, activities, and operations.

Donations to the ACEC are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Donations in any amount can be sent directly to the ACEC at the following address:

Armenian Cultural and Educational Center

47 Nichols Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472

or made by phone by calling (617) 926-6067. Donate online using the following link:

Commemorative Giving

Express your regard for a loved one with a gift to the ACEC. Celebrate a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion by making a donation to ACEC in their honor or memory.

We will acknowledge your contribution by sending a letter to those you designate, informing them of your generosity.

Planned Giving

There are many ways to make a contribution to the ACEC, from gifts of cash and securities to life income gifts and bequests. These gifts provide tax benefits and include:

Remember the ACEC with a bequest and help sustain ACECs excellence in building a sense of community among Armenian Americans living in and around metropolitan Boston, preserving and enriching Armenian heritage and inspiring generations to come. Join the people who have included the ACEC in their estate and financial plans and build a bridge from this generation to the future. There are various ways to do so. You can create a legacy gift (a will or living trust, designation as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy). Or, you can work with us to establish a fund that both benefits ACEC and earns you income through your lifetime (a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or pooled income gift). Work with us to tailor a plan for you.

Retain control and revocability during your lifetime. No minimum amount.

For information on how to support the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center in your estate plan or for general charitable gifts and naming opportunities, please contact us.

Krikorian Family Trust

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) received a very generous bequest from the estate of “The Krikorian Family.” Rose M. Krikorian passed away on August 9, 2023. She cared deeply about ACEC’s mission.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that supplement their employees’ donations to encourage charitable giving. Your company may match, double, or even triple your initial gift thereby augmenting your support of the ACEC. Please check if your employer has a matching gift program.

Corporate Giving

The ACEC seeks the support of both individual and corporate sponsors. Companies that support the work of the ACEC will be recognized in print and on the center’s website with their logo and active link to company’s website. Donors who support ACEC’s special programs, such as concert or lecture series, will be recognized in print and on the website.

Please call (617) 926-6067 to arrange your corporate sponsorship.

Sponsorship and Program Support

As a cultural and educational center, the ACEC works to provide programming and events related to Armenian heritage and culture as an additional means of engaging with the community. If you would like to help support one of our events, please consider becoming an event sponsor. Donors that support the work of the ACEC will be recognized in print and online (ACEC website, social media, etc.).

Please call (617) 926-6067 to arrange your corporate, foundation, and individual sponsorship and support for our programs.