The James L Bildner Charitable Trust
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Manchester, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $142K.
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The James L Bildner Charitable Trust gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,667
- Total assets
- $2,913,308
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James L Bildner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weta ($25K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James L Bildner Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $75K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,913,308 | $163,683 | $67,135 | $34,000 | 6 | $194,979 | $141,633 | $126,970 |
| 2023 | $2,816,760 | $372,153 | $63,676 | $40,833 | 5 | $85,175 | $187,272 | $118,741 |
| 2022 | $2,507,031 | $635,930 | $285,356 | $11,167 | 4 | $53,385 | $364,441 | $101,820 |
| 2021 | $2,156,457 | $581,837 | $154,665 | $75,139 | 9 | — | $15,270 | $93,661 |
| 2020 | $1,729,285 | $915,249 | $43,765 | $12,763 | 7 | — | $25,510 | $92,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James L Bildner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust is led by James L. Bildner, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Bildner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The James L Bildner Charitable Trust
How much does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust give each year?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
What is The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,667, and its average grant was $5,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust give grants?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and California (7%).
Does The James L Bildner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Weta ($24,667), Boston Symphony Orchestra ($3,500) and Bizworldorg ($1,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James L Bildner Charitable Trust?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's EIN?
The James L Bildner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7332454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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