Helen & Murray Main Foundation
Helen & Murray Main Foundation is a private foundation, based in Coatesville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $38K.
Helen & Murray Main Foundation at a glance
In short: Helen & Murray Main Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $1,444,965
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Helen & Murray Main Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Canine Companions of Independence ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Helen & Murray Main Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions of Independence Santa Rosa, CA | GRANT | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,444,965 | $53,921 | $212,932 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $37,605 | $67,355 |
| 2024 | $1,519,817 | $56,790 | $386,669 | $350,000 | 1 | $350,000 | $33,660 | $72,112 |
| 2023 | $1,612,753 | $48,261 | $282,312 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $6,024 | $80,540 |
| 2022 | $1,785,233 | $-18,622 | $2,041,747 | $1,919,700 | 1 | $1,919,700 | $2,696 | $98,902 |
| 2021 | $4,213,215 | $59,993 | $161,829 | $75,000 | 1 | — | $864 | $105,787 |
| 2020 | $4,182,380 | $41,992 | $134,572 | $60,000 | 2 | — | — | $111,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen & Murray Main Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen & Murray Main Foundation is led by Steven R. Longenderfer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven R. Longenderfer
President
On filings since 2020
$26K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Michele Derosa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Richard Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$16K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Barbara Langille
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Durkin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $26K, to Steven R Longenderfer (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Helen & Murray Main Foundation
How much does Helen & Murray Main Foundation give each year?
Helen & Murray Main Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $350K across 1 grant.
How large is Helen & Murray Main Foundation?
Helen & Murray Main Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Helen & Murray Main Foundation operate?
Helen & Murray Main Foundation has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
What is Helen & Murray Main Foundation's EIN?
Helen & Murray Main Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1959919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Helen & Murray Main Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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