Private foundation · EIN 99-0787524 · Stoneham, Massachusetts · Arts, culture & humanities

Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust

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: 8 grants paid, $426K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$426K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bunker Hill Community College Foundation IncBoston, MAScholarships for music students/music education$150K
Umass BostonBoston, MAScholarships for music students/music education$50K
Umass BostonBoston, MAScholarships for music students$50K
Umass BostonBoston, MAAcademic scholarship$50K
Zumix IncEast Boston, MAMusic education/scholarships for music students$50K
Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MAScholarships for music students$26K
Everett Public SchoolsEverett, MAScholarships for music students/music education$25K
Revere Fine Arts DepartmentRevere, MAScholarships for music$25K

About this foundation

Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Stoneham, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust 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 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $426K across 8 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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