CJL Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
CJL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $590,034 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $396,873. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$590,034
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$396,873
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $527,837 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $420,410 | 25 | $7.7 million |
| 2023 | $527,837 | 8 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $590,034 | 8 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | CJL Charitable Foundation Co Goulst 1 PO Sq FL 25, Boston, MA 02109-2115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 482-1776 |
| What to submit | Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use. |
| Restrictions | Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3) |
What CJL Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $539,934 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Medical | $396,873 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Educational | $83,061 |
| Yale University School of Medicine | Educational | $50,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | Medical | $25,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General welfare | $20,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Massachusetts | General welfare | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General welfare | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy J Lurie
- Michelle M Porter
Questions people ask
Does CJL Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does CJL Charitable Foundation give?
$590,034 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs CJL Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cathy J Lurie (Trustee) and Michelle M Porter (Trustee).
What does CJL Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.