Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,200 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$31,200
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$743,939
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,000 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | 14 | $618,919 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 13 | $657,843 |
| 2025 | $31,200 | 25 | $743,939 |
How to apply
Bernard & Nita Trugman 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 Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 8 | $9,000 |
| New York | 11 | $8,620 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,540 |
| Alabama | 1 | $540 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Central Ma | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | General | $2,000 |
| Mazon | General | $2,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $1,040 |
| American Technion Society | General | $1,000 |
| Culver City Education Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bezalel | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Education Project | General | $1,000 |
| La Voice | General | $1,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen la | General | $1,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | General | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | General | $1,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | General | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General | $900 |
| American Jewish World Service | General | $750 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General | $540 |
| Friends of Yad | General | $540 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $540 |
| Alheimers Association | General | $500 |
| Milken Center | General | $500 |
| Sefaria | General | $500 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | General | $500 |
| UCLA | General | $500 |
| NRDC | General | $390 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Trugman
- Joel M Trugman
- Cara Nash Iason
Questions people ask
Does Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust give?
$31,200 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Trugman (Trustee), Joel M Trugman (Trustee) and Cara Nash Iason (Trustee).
What does Bernard & Nita Trugman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.