CJL Charitable Foundation
CJL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants included support for medical, educational, and general welfare purposes.
CJL Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: CJL Charitable Foundation gave $590K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $590,034
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,754
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $7,634,265
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to CJL Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Cjl Charitable Foundation Co Goulst
Mailing address: 1 Po Sq Fl 25, Boston, MA 02109-2115
Phone: (617) 482-1776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CJL Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($397K). Together the top 8 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 91 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 8% to recipients in Connecticut. The listed grants also included a $100 award to an organization in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CJL Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $367K (2021) to $590K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Medical | $396,873 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Educational | $83,061 |
| Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT | Educational | $50,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA | Medical | $25,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General Welfare | $20,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation Boston, MA | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Massachusetts Waltham, MA | General Welfare | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Welfare | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,634,265 | $2,488,292 | $707,634 | $590,034 | 8 | $637,101 | $1,438,485 | $465,736 |
| 2024 | $6,804,527 | $1,121,995 | $629,957 | $527,837 | 8 | $570,598 | $774,451 | $419,794 |
| 2023 | $6,595,366 | $870,936 | $504,179 | $420,410 | 25 | $459,863 | $576,551 | $387,028 |
| 2022 | $6,448,045 | $733,071 | $513,854 | $413,000 | 31 | $415,225 | $300,330 | $405,839 |
| 2021 | $6,503,538 | $879,130 | $453,217 | $366,500 | 19 | — | $544,686 | $416,170 |
| 2020 | $6,293,707 | $498,979 | $455,668 | $375,500 | 16 | — | $325,671 | $372,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CJL Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $466K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2025 grants show support for medical, educational, and general welfare purposes. Among the recipients, Boston Health Care for the Homeless says its mission is to provide or assure access to high-quality health care for people and families experiencing homelessness. WGBH Educational Foundation says it enriches people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $590,034. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $396,873, with a median of $22,500. Its largest awards were $396,873 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for medical purposes, $83,061 to Massachusetts General Hospital for educational purposes, and $50,000 to Yale University School of Medicine for educational purposes. Other 2025 recipients included Boston Health Care for the Homeless ($25,000), The Greater Boston Food Bank ($20,000), WGBH Educational Foundation ($10,000), The Arc of Massachusetts ($5,000), and American Friends of Magen David Adom ($100).
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing, indicating the amount requested and projected use. Awards are restricted to charitable purposes under I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cathy J Lurie and Michelle M Porter as trustees.
CJL Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy J. Lurie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle M. Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark D. Balk (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CJL Charitable Foundation
How much does CJL Charitable Foundation give each year?
CJL Charitable Foundation gave $590K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $528K across 8 grants.
What is CJL Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
CJL Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $73,754, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CJL Charitable Foundation give grants?
CJL Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does CJL Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of CJL Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are CJL Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
CJL Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($396,873), Massachusetts General Hospital ($83,061) and Yale University School of Medicine ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CJL Charitable Foundation?
CJL Charitable Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $637K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $466K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CJL Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2025 grants show support for medical, educational, and general welfare purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CJL Charitable Foundation?
CJL Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is CJL Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CJL Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6552121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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