MGS & RRS Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
MGS & RRS Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,856 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,500. 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$165,856
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,325 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,953 | 66 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $132,325 | 60 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $165,856 | 61 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
MGS & RRS 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 MGS & RRS Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $81,539 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $47,110 |
| New York | 27 | $22,957 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | General | $25,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General | $25,000 |
| Yale University | General | $20,000 |
| Boston College | General | $10,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General | $8,500 |
| Belmont Hill School | General | $5,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General | $5,000 |
| Park School | General | $5,000 |
| The Century Association | General | $5,000 |
| Uncommon Schools | General | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | General | $2,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General | $2,500 |
| WGBH Education Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| St Botolph Club Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Wbur | General | $1,500 |
| Catapult Opera | General | $1,100 |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $1,000 |
| Cfes Brilliant Pathways | General | $1,000 |
| Eliot Community Human Service | General | $1,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $1,000 |
| Squash Haven | General | $1,000 |
| Symphony Hall | General | $1,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $750 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General | $750 |
| Champlain Area Trails | General | $510 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | General | $500 |
| Harvard University | General | $500 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | General | $500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General | $500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General | $500 |
| Japan Society | General | $500 |
| New York Public Library | General | $500 |
| New York Public Library | General | $500 |
| The Century Association | General | $500 |
| Thirteen Wnet | General | $500 |
| Vermont PBS VPR | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rosalie R Schorr
- Eric D Schorr
- Susan E Schorr
Questions people ask
Does MGS & RRS Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MGS & RRS Charitable Trust give?
$165,856 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs MGS & RRS Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Rosalie R Schorr (Trustee), Eric D Schorr (Trustee) and Susan E Schorr (Trustee).
What does MGS & RRS Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.