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Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in BURLINGTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Robert W Murray. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $697K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $432K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $142K in 2020 to $290K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $60K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and California and New Hampshire. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NH.
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $432K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $60K.
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BURLINGTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Murray | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$276K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$6.3M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$256K
Contributions
$282K
Net Investment Income
$33K
Distribution Amount
$269K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$432K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| People Helping PeopleUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Burlington, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Burlington Scholarship FundUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Burlington, MA | $60K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $55K | 2022 |
| Lahey ClinicUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Burlington, MA | $45K | 2022 |
| Winchester HospitalUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Winchester, MA | $35K | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Woburn Council Of Social ConcernUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Woburn, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Franciscan Hospital For ChildrenUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of WoburnUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Woburn, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Woburn YmcaUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Woburn, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| The Hundred Club Of MassUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Braintree, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Woburn LibraryUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Woburn, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Irish Immigration CenterUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Rosies PlaceUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pine Street InnUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Old North FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| The Hundred Club Of New HampshireUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Portsmouth, NH | $250 | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $200 | 2020 |
| Angel Flight NeUNRESTRICTED GIFT | North Andover, MA | $200 | 2020 |