Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6955868 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$680K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Educational | $130,000 |
| American Jewish Committees | Boston, MA | To aid general operations | $125,000 |
| The Schwartz Center | Boston, MA | To aid general operations | $85,000 |
| Bottom Line Foundation | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $50,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | To aid in operations | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $40,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | To aid general operations | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | To aid operations | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New England | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $25,000 |
| Slifka Ctr | New Haven, CT | Educational | $20,000 |
| Dav Charitable Svc Trust | Erlanger, KY | To aid operations | $15,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | Hartsdale, NY | To aid in operations | $12,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | To aid in operations | $12,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $10,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Washington, DC | To aid general operations | $10,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $10,000 |
| Summer Search | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Facing History | New York, NY | To aid operations | $5,000 |
| Grtr Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Lincoln, MA | To aid in operations | $4,500 |
| Hebrew Sr Life | Roslindale, MA | To aid operations | $2,500 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $2,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Roxbury, MA | To aid general operations | $2,000 |
| Partners for Health | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $1,000 |
| Project Bread | East Boston, MA | To aid in operations | $1,000 |
| Tenacity | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $1,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | To aid operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $449,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $383,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622269349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6955868
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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