Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $612,144 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$612,144
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $605,627 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $346,008 | 65 | $20.5 million |
| 2022 | $490,755 | 66 | $18.5 million |
| 2023 | $605,627 | 63 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $612,144 | 68 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Mazar Family Charitable Foundation 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 Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $287,693 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $120,000 |
| New York | 8 | $83,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $39,212 |
| California | 6 | $17,600 |
| Georgia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $12,263 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,100 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osa Conservation | General | $100,000 |
| Village & Wilderness | General | $70,000 |
| Metacomet Land Trust | General | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $30,000 |
| Fos Feminista | General | $20,000 |
| Pathfinder International | General | $20,000 |
| UNICEF | General | $20,000 |
| Biodiversity Works | General | $17,500 |
| New England Futbol Club | General | $16,050 |
| Care | General | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General | $12,000 |
| Great Pond Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | General | $12,000 |
| Wbur Boston University | General | $12,000 |
| Wgbh-Tv | General | $12,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $10,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative | General | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice Legal Defense | General | $8,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $7,500 |
| Emerson College | Educational | $7,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General | $6,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County | General | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $5,000 |
| Technoserve | General | $5,000 |
| Trans Youth Equality Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General | $4,500 |
| American Humane Association | General | $4,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General | $4,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | General | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $3,000 |
| Native Plant Trust | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Mazar
- Anne Mazar
Questions people ask
Does Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$612,144 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Mazar (Trustee) and Anne Mazar (Trustee).
What does Mazar Family Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.