Armenian Heritage Foundation
Armenian Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, is the sponsor of Armenian Heritage Park. The Foundation’s forty-five member Board of Directors is comprised of a representative from thirteen churches and twenty-five cultural and fraternal organizations within Massachusetts.
Spearheaded by the efforts in 2000 by then Representatives Peter J. Koutoujian and Rachel Kaprielian, the Foundation has invested resources in the Park's design and development, and raised funds to construct and build the Park and to establish endowed funds for programs including the annual reconfiguration of the sculpture, annual lecture on human rights and Park's maintenance and care.
A gift to the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts from Massachusetts Armenian Americans, the Park is funded by the generous support of individuals, churches and organizations. The initial gift to launch the fund raising campaign was received from the Knights of Vartan, Ararat Lodge.
The Foundation's Board of Directors serves under the leadership of:
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian
Registrar Rachel Kaprielian
Honorary Chairs
James M. Kalustian
President
Haig K. Deranian
Charles P. Guleserian
Vice Presidents
Karen Dederyan
Treasurer
Rev. Fr. Vasken A. Kouzouian
Corresponding Secretary
Lucy Hoosian
Recording Secretary
Bruce H. Bagdasarian, Esq.
Legal Counsel