Cjl Charitable Foundation
The CJL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on general welfare, medical, and educational initiatives. It provides funding to organizations that address health care, education, and community support, reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life for diverse populations. The foundation also engages in environmental conservation efforts and supports Jewish community organizations. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, it primarily serves local and regional charities, although its funding extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) with programs in health, education, or general-welfare services, preferably with a Massachusetts presence or clear regional relevance.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission in medical, educational, or general-welfare services.
- • Demonstrable program presence or partnership in Massachusetts or in one of the states the funder has supported.
- • Ability to submit a concise written request describing amount and projected use.
- • Request sizes in the typical small-to-mid grant range (many grants around $10k–$50k, with occasional larger awards).
- • Established nonprofit status and a track record that aligns with the foundation’s prior grantees.
Geography
Grants span eight states in the latest year, but giving is concentrated in Massachusetts where roughly 59% of dollars went, so the footprint is multi-state but regionally focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 25 distinct recipients across medical, educational, and general-welfare purposes, showing a broad set of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows six new recipients in the latest year (about 24%), and the foundation provides written application instructions with a mailing/phone contact and a rolling deadline, so unfamiliar applicants appear able to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
