Private foundation · EIN 04-3541231 · Burlington, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $376K total, median $20K. 93% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$376K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$75K
Lahey ClinicBurlington, MAUnrestricted gift$60K
Burlington Cmnty Sclrshp FoundationBurlington, MAUnrestricted gift$60K
Winchester HospitalWinchester, MAUnrestricted gift$45K
Boston Childrens HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$25K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAUnrestricted gift$25K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$25K
Woburn Council of Social ConcernWoburn, MAUnrestricted gift$20K
People Helping PeopleBurlington, MAUnrestricted gift$10K
The Hundred Club of BostonBraintree, MAUnrestricted gift$10K
Boys and Girls Club of WoburnWoburn, MAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Woburn YMCAWoburn, MAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Old North FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted gift$500

By state: Massachusetts 14 · California 1

About this foundation

Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, Massachusetts, administered in care of Robert W Murray, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (14 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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