Private foundation · EIN 93-6580974 · Albany, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Massow Luger 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: 4 grants paid, $95K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$95K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Beth ElBerkeley, CAGeneral Support$30K
Contra Costa College FoundationSan Pablo, CAGeneral Support$25K
Peralta Colleges FoundationOakland, CAGeneral Support$25K
Rotacare Free Medical ClinicSan Pablo, CAGeneral Support$15K

About this foundation

Massow Luger Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, California, administered in care of Jane Stern, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Massow Luger 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 Massow Luger Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 4 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Massow Luger Charitable Tr give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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