Private foundation · EIN 77-6198538 · Carmel, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ona E Murphy and Robert E Murphy Charitable Trust

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: 8 grants paid, $145K total, median $7,500. 38% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$145K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pass the Word MinistryMonterey, CAServes homeless and hungry$62K
Community Foundation of San JoaquinStockton, CACommunity grants$40K
Rogue Valley Humane SocietyGrants Pass, ORAnimal shelter$20K
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYHonor the sacrifice of ff s siller$10K
Friends of Josephine Cty S & RGrants Pass, ORPublic health & welfare$5,000
Canine AngelsGrants Pass, ORService dog training$3,000
Inside Circle FoundationSacramento, CAPublic health & welfare$2,940
New Age OregonGrants Pass, ORPublic health & welfare$2,000

By state: California 3 · Oregon 4 · New York 1

About this foundation

Ona E Murphy and Robert E Murphy Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, California, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Ona E Murphy and Robert E Murphy Charitable Trust 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 Ona E Murphy and Robert E Murphy Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Ona E Murphy and Robert E Murphy Charitable Trust give?

California (3 grants), Oregon (4 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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