The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Stoneham, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $426K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust gave $426K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,725
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $53,216
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $17,133,077
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Umass Boston ($150K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $250K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($175,725), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 190% 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
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $175,725 |
| Umass Boston Boston, MA | Scholarships for Music Students/Music Education | $50,000 |
| Umass Boston Boston, MA | Scholarships for Music Students | $50,000 |
| Umass Boston Boston, MA | Academic Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Zumix Inc East Boston, MA | Music Education/Scholarships for Music Students | $50,000 |
| Everett Public Schools Everett, MA | Scholarships for Music Students/Music Education | $25,000 |
| Revere Fine Arts Department Revere, MA | Scholarships for Music | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,133,077 | $20,258,801 | $560,824 | $425,725 | 8 | $509,467 | $2,459,319 | $268,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice J. Klein
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
James P. Keane
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to James P Keane (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust
How much does The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust give each year?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust gave $426K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $53,216, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust give grants?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships for Music Students/Music Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Umass Boston ($150,000 across 3 grants), Zumix Inc ($50,000) and Everett Public Schools ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($175,725), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $509K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Stoneham, MA. It holds $17.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0787524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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 year 2024
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