Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $679,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$679,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $449,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $383,500 | 21 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $449,000 | 27 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $679,500 | 27 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Marjorie Cohen Stanzler 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 Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $580,000 |
| New York | 3 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $22,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Educational | $130,000 |
| American Jewish Committees | To aid general operations | $125,000 |
| The Schwartz Center | To aid general operations | $85,000 |
| Bottom Line Foundation | To aid operations | $50,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | To aid in operations | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston | To aid operations | $40,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | To aid general operations | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To aid operations | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New England | To aid operations | $25,000 |
| Slifka Ctr | Educational | $20,000 |
| Dav Charitable Svc Trust | To aid operations | $15,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | To aid in operations | $12,500 |
| National Park Foundation | To aid in operations | $12,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To aid operations | $10,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | To aid general operations | $10,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American | To aid operations | $10,000 |
| Summer Search | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Facing History | To aid operations | $5,000 |
| GRTR Boston Food Bank | To aid operations | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon | To aid in operations | $4,500 |
| Hebrew Sr Life | To aid operations | $2,500 |
| Rosie's Place | To aid operations | $2,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | To aid general operations | $2,000 |
| Partners for Health | To aid operations | $1,000 |
| Project Bread | To aid in operations | $1,000 |
| Tenacity | To aid operations | $1,000 |
| Wbur | To aid operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Cohen Stanzler
- Paul Stanzler
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust give?
$679,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie Cohen Stanzler (Trustee) and Paul Stanzler (Trustee).
What does Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.