Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I
Preselected recipients only
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $426,269 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$426,269
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $311,605 the year before.
65% 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 | $0 |
| 2024 | $311,605 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $426,269 | 27 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I 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 Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $216,975 |
| California | 4 | $86,500 |
| New York | 4 | $75,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $294 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio School | General fund | $115,000 |
| East Bay Performing Arts | General support | $35,000 |
| Foundrydancers' Group | Developing perfromance, resilience | $35,000 |
| Live Arts New York | General fund | $35,000 |
| Hannah Arendt Center Co the Bard College | General fund/conference/student participation | $35,000 |
| The Intercept Media | General fund | $35,000 |
| Two Rivers Public Charter School | Mathematics staff development | $35,000 |
| Cityside Richmondside | Media/news program development | $15,000 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children | General fund | $15,000 |
| Esther Productions Inc | Literacy events/general programming | $12,000 |
| Nope Organize for Democracy Fund | Voter education and literacy | $10,000 |
| Adamahclergy Leadership Projecct | Clergy leadership education | $10,000 |
| Round House Theatre Inc | New play series | $10,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc Jufj | Technical assistance and training | $6,000 |
| Glen Echo Park Partnership | Community-based artist workshops | $5,000 |
| Common Groundnew York Live Arts Live Core | Common ground program development | $5,000 |
| Glen Echo Park Partnership | Community education program | $5,000 |
| Erica Milsom Ryzo Initiatives | Film making | $1,500 |
| Spoken Word | Community support | $1,200 |
| Black Student Fund | Student/family conference | $1,000 |
| Casa Inc | General fund programming | $1,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Multi-national art exhibit | $1,000 |
| Uncloseted Media Via Resource Impact | General fund | $1,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Program support | $525 |
| Perelman Art Centerpac | Community program partnerships | $500 |
| Minnesota Catalyst for Change | Community voiter education | $294 |
| DC Public Library | Community art exhibit | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Pechman
Questions people ask
Does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I give?
$426,269 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Pechman (Trustee).
What does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow Luger Charitable Trust I fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.