Cora du Bois Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Cora du Bois Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.9 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,000 | 4 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cora du Bois Charitable Trust C/O Lawarence Cohen Nixon Peabody, LLP 53 State St, Boston, MA 02109-2835 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 345-1000 |
| What to submit | Applications available from nixon peabody llp; two letters of recommendation; transcript; financial need |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to individuals pursuing research and scholarship in anthropology and related fields. |
What Cora du Bois Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Grant to graduate student to assist with writing dissertation | $18,000 |
| Individual | Grant to graduate student to assist with writing dissertation | $18,000 |
| Individual | Grant to graduate student to assist with writing dissertation | $18,000 |
| Individual | Grant to graduate student to assist with writing dissertation | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence B Cohen
- Bridget Alex
- Jennifer Leblanc
- Susan Gilman
- Ingrid Ahlgren
- Michele Morgan
Questions people ask
Does Cora du Bois Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does Cora du Bois Charitable Trust give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Cora du Bois Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence B Cohen (Trustee), Bridget Alex (Board Member), Jennifer Leblanc (Board Member) and Susan Gilman (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cora du Bois Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.