Private foundation · EIN 95-6082270 · Santa Ana, California

Murdy 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: 39 grants paid, $165K total, median $2,000. 54% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$165K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tustin Presbyterian ChurchTustin, CATo further their charit. purpose.$50K
Tustin Area Council for Fine ArtsTustin, CATo further their charit. purpose.$10K
Oc School of the Arts FoundationSanta Ana, CATo further their charit. purpose.$10K
Presbyterian Church (USA)Louisville, KYTo further their charit. purpose.$10K
World Center KitchenWashington, DCTo further their charit. purpose.$5,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITo further their charit. purpose.$5,000
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VATo further their charit. purpose.$5,000
Moraga Community FoundationMoraga, CATo further their charit. purpose.$5,000
Meistersingers IncHuntington Beach, CATo further their charit. purpose.$5,000
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CATo further their charit. purpose.$4,500
Laurel House (hope Harbor)Tustin, CATo further their charit. purpose.$4,500
Jardin de Amor SchoolLos Banos, CATo further their charit. purpose.$4,000
Oakland Technical High School Boys VolleyballOakland, CATo further their charit. purpose.$3,000
International Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NYTo further their charit. purpose.$3,000
Brainerd Baptist ChurchChattanooga, TNTo further their charit. purpose.$3,000
Reason to BelieveCovina, CATo further their charit. purpose.$2,500
The Foundation for Peripheral NeuropathyBuffalo Grove, ILTo further their charit. purpose.$2,500
Ligonier MinistriesSanford, FLTo further their charit. purpose.$2,500
Stand to ReasonSignal Hill, CATo further their charit. purpose.$2,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo further their charit. purpose.$2,000
Food Bank of Contra Costa & SolanoConcord, CATo further their charit. purpose.$2,000
Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MDTo further their charit. purpose.$2,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo further their charit. purpose.$2,000
Occidental College- Men's BasketballLos Angeles, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Save the Harborsave the Bay IncBoston, MATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Cancer Research InstituteNew York, NYTo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Bolsa Chica ConservancyHuntington Beach, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
West Seattle Food BankSeattle, WATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Lassen Park FoundationAnderson, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Homeless Garden ProjectSanta Cruz, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Olivia Bloomfield FoundationLeawood, KSTo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
LA Semilla Learning CenterSanta Ana, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,500
Larchmont Charter SchoolWest Hollywood, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,000
Camp Pendleton YMCACamp Pendleton, CATo further their charit. purpose.$1,000
Cantare Con VivoOakland, CATo further their charit. purpose.$800
Kid Central PreschoolMonmouth, ORTo further their charit. purpose.$500
Writing Coaches of MontanaMissoula, MTTo further their charit. purpose.$500

By state: California 21 · Kentucky 1 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Murdy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Ana, California, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Murdy 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 Murdy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 39 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Murdy Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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