Private foundation · EIN 47-7332454 · Manchester, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James L Bildner 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $278K total, median $125K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$278K
Median grant
$125K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Dartmouth UniversityHanover, NHUnrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose$151K
Midland Community Development CorporationMidland, TXUnrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose$125K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAUnrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose$2,000

By state: New Hampshire 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

James L Bildner Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Manchester, Massachusetts, administered in care of James L Bildner Tr, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 James L Bildner Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 James L Bildner Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $278K across 3 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does James L Bildner Charitable Tr give?

New Hampshire (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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