Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust
The Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2002, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+27.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$449K
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds unrestricted operational support for educational initiatives. Its grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Workforce development and job readiness
Grantmaking
The trust made 21 grants in its most recent reporting year. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $140,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $5,928,171 (as of most recent filing)
Annual Giving: $449,000
Total Revenues: $194,414 (fiscal year 2023)
Total Expenses: $441,676 (fiscal year 2023)
Investment Income: $186,281 (fiscal year 2023)
The foundation maintains no employees and operates as a private foundation structure.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,928,171 | $4,657,778 | $4,905,040 |
| Revenue | $1,853,057 | $194,414 | $832,634 |
| Expenses | $501,491 | $441,676 | $446,245 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $449,000 | $383,500 | $404,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,802,438 | $137,850 | $790,008 |
| Distributable Amount | $437,628 | $388,773 | $393,153 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE COHEN STANZLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL STANZLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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