Private foundation · EIN 92-1086192 · Santa Ana, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert H Murphy 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $971K total, median $486K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$971K
Median grant
$486K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$55M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $971K; Part I reports $1.3M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange County Community Foundation Fund MufdIrvine, CAVarious programs realted to foundation's core mission$966K
CarepossibleLaguna Niguel, CAVeteran & low cost family support$5,000

About this foundation

Robert H Murphy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Ana, California, administered in care of Susie Morse, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Robert H Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 H Murphy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $971K across 2 grants, a median of $486K.

Where does Robert H Murphy Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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