The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyStoneham, Massachusetts · EIN 99-0787524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$426K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Scholarships for music students/music education | $150,000 |
| Umass Boston | Boston, MA | Scholarships for music students/music education | $50,000 |
| Umass Boston | Boston, MA | Scholarships for music students | $50,000 |
| Umass Boston | Boston, MA | Academic scholarship | $50,000 |
| Zumix Inc | East Boston, MA | Music education/scholarships for music students | $50,000 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Scholarships for music students | $25,725 |
| Everett Public Schools | Everett, MA | Scholarships for music students/music education | $25,000 |
| Revere Fine Arts Department | Revere, MA | Scholarships for music | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,725 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500739349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0787524
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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