Massow Luger Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Massow Luger Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Albany, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Massow Luger Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Massow Luger Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Support | $30,000 |
| Contra Costa College Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Peralta Colleges Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| RotaCare Free Medical Clinic | General Support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Stern
- Rebekah Stern
- Alexander Stern
- David Stern
Questions people ask
Does Massow Luger Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Massow Luger Charitable Trust give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Massow Luger Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Stern (Trustee), Rebekah Stern (Trustee), Alexander Stern (Trustee) and David Stern (Trustee).
What does Massow Luger Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.