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The James L Bildner Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Manchester, Massachusetts · EIN 477332454

The James L Bildner Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Manchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $34,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,667 and the largest $24,667. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $40,833 the year before.

67% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$40,8335$2.8 million
2023$34,0006$3.1 million

How to apply

The James L Bildner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James L Bildner Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$24,667
Massachusetts2$5,166
California2$2,500
District of Columbia1$1,667

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Weta
Arlington, VA
Unrestricted contribution$24,667
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, MA
Unrestricted contribution$3,500
Bizworldorg
Oakland, CA
Unrestricted contribution$1,667
Public Citizen
NW Washington, DC
Unrestricted contribution$1,667
Cape Ann Museum
Gloucester, MA
Unrestricted contribution$1,666
Olympic Club Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted contribution$833

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust give?

$34,000 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,667.

Who runs The James L Bildner Charitable Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists James L Bildner (Trustee).

What does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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