Private foundation · EIN 04-6955868 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $680K total, median $10K. 74% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$680K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tufts UniversityMedford, MAEducational$130K
American Jewish CommitteesBoston, MATo aid general operations$125K
The Schwartz CenterBoston, MATo aid general operations$85K
Bottom Line FoundationBoston, MATo aid operations$50K
Boston Childrens HospitalBoston, MATo aid in operations$50K
Planned Parenthood BostonBoston, MATo aid operations$40K
Pine Street InnBoston, MATo aid general operations$30K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYTo aid operations$25K
Anti-Defamation League New EnglandBoston, MATo aid operations$25K
Slifka CtrNew Haven, CTEducational$20K
Dav Charitable Svc TrustErlanger, KYTo aid operations$15K
Physicians for Reproductive HealthHartsdale, NYTo aid in operations$13K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCTo aid in operations$12K
Make a Wish FoundationBoston, MATo aid operations$10K
National Redistricting FoundationWashington, DCTo aid general operations$10K
Lawyers Defending AmericanBoston, MATo aid operations$10K
Summer SearchBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Facing HistoryNew York, NYTo aid operations$5,000
Grtr Boston Food BankBoston, MATo aid operations$5,000
Mass AudubonLincoln, MATo aid in operations$4,500
Hebrew Sr LifeRoslindale, MATo aid operations$2,500
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MATo aid operations$2,000
Horizons for Homeless ChildrenRoxbury, MATo aid general operations$2,000
Partners for HealthBoston, MATo aid operations$1,000
Project BreadEast Boston, MATo aid in operations$1,000
TenacityBoston, MATo aid operations$1,000
WburBoston, MATo aid operations$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 20 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Marjorie Cohen Stanzler, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $680K across 27 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (20 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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