The Landsman Charitable Trust
The Landsman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. In 2024, it gave grants to healthcare, religious, and educational organizations in Massachusetts and California.
The Landsman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Landsman Charitable Trust gave $2.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $538K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,150,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $537,500
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550,000
- Total assets
- $31,400,355
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Landsman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Brookwood Road, Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 477-0731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landsman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Israel Lahey Health ($1.0M). Together the top 4 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 25 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts (95% of grant dollars) and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Landsman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $3.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Burlington, MA | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Temple Isaiah Lexington, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Maven Project San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $31,400,355 | $3,265,809 | $2,382,512 | $2,150,000 | 4 | $2,153,011 | $3,033,525 | $1,571,872 |
| 2023 | $30,546,646 | $292,007 | $2,375,146 | $2,175,000 | 5 | $2,177,313 | $453,807 | $1,516,185 |
| 2022 | $31,112,659 | $-1,143,807 | $2,302,771 | $2,080,000 | 5 | $2,080,000 | $562,654 | $1,614,604 |
| 2021 | $34,530,612 | $26,367,102 | $3,732,422 | $3,615,000 | 5 | $3,615,000 | $8,717,965 | $1,135,172 |
| 2020 | $20,335,174 | $5,388,649 | $1,421,756 | $1,415,000 | 6 | — | $5,388,649 | $660,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landsman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to a healthcare organization, a temple, a university, and a project organization. Brandeis University describes its own mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and social, natural, and physical sciences, while providing a broad and critical liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust awarded four grants totaling $2,150,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $550,000. The recipients were Beth Israel Lahey Health ($1,000,000), Temple Isaiah ($1,000,000), Maven Project ($100,000), and Brandeis University ($50,000). The filing listed the grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emanuel E Landsman, Sheila E Landsman, Samuel Denbo CPA, and Susan J Landsman as trustees.
The Landsman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emanuel E. Landsman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Denbo CPA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila E. Landsman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Landsman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Landsman Charitable Trust
How much does The Landsman Charitable Trust give each year?
The Landsman Charitable Trust gave $2.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 5 grants.
What is The Landsman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Landsman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $550,000, and its average grant was $537,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Landsman Charitable Trust give grants?
The Landsman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Landsman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Landsman Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Landsman Charitable Trust?
The Landsman Charitable Trust reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Landsman Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to a healthcare organization, a temple, a university, and a project organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landsman Charitable Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Landsman Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Landsman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3236716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Landsman Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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