McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003
The McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 is a private foundation based in Venice, Florida. It supports public and charitable organizations in charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 at a glance
In short: McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 gave $1.8M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,759,500
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,460
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,460,258
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (15 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 West Venice Avenue Suite G, Venice, FL 34285
Phone: (941) 485-8220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkeley Engineering Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 285 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% each to recipients in Oregon and New Jersey, and 2% each to recipients in New York and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 74 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2023) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Engineering Center Berkeley, CA | To Further and Promote Education Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Canary Foundation Palo Alto, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Caremessage San Francisco, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Community Solutions Initiative (Ieee) Piscataway, NJ | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Epacenter Arts East Palo Alto, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Exploratorium San Francisco, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity San Francisco, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Oakland, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health Palo Alto, CA | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival Ashland, OR | To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts. | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,460,258 | $1,245,572 | $1,851,722 | $1,759,500 | 75 | $1,760,729 | $1,172,347 | $835,589 |
| 2023 | $11,065,850 | $901,106 | $1,818,419 | $1,742,000 | 66 | $1,743,225 | $828,562 | $818,173 |
| 2022 | $11,982,687 | $1,355,719 | $2,200,456 | $2,113,500 | 71 | $2,114,948 | $1,273,105 | $868,002 |
| 2021 | $12,828,530 | $1,952,677 | $2,288,652 | $2,191,000 | 37 | $2,192,478 | $1,869,607 | $1,007,882 |
| 2020 | $13,172,758 | $1,145,613 | $2,034,985 | $1,941,000 | 36 | — | $1,065,967 | $900,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 reported a distributable amount of $836K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to support public and charitable organizations in their charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span several areas. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. CareMessage says it works to improve health equity by building a patient-engagement platform for low-income populations in the United States. Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley describes its mission as facilitating homeownership and improving living conditions. Abode Services says it provides housing programs linked to supportive services for homeless families, single adults, and youth. Other grantees included food access, education, arts, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 75 grants totaling $1,759,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $100,000 each to Berkeley Engineering Center, Canary Foundation, CareMessage, Community Solutions Initiative (IEEE), EPACENTER Arts, Exploratorium, Habitat for Humanity, International Rescue Committee, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Students Rising Above received $65,000, and Abode Services received $50,000.
Other 2024 grants included $30,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, $25,000 to Village Enterprise Fund, $25,000 to Brentwood School, and an additional $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Ann K McMurtry, Cathryn McMurtry, John McMurtry, Jill Choate, Robert Goldman, Michael Hartley, Michael Tillman, and Tracy Hom.
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann K. McMurtry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathryn McMurtry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Choate
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McMurtry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hartley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tillman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003
How much does McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 give each year?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 gave $1.8M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 66 grants.
What is McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's typical grant size?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,460, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 that year got $26K on average.
Where does McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 give grants?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (6%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (15 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Oakland, CA (9 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (6 grants).
Does McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further and Promote Charitable Efforts." (54 grants), "To Further and Promote Education Efforts." (13 grants) and "To Further and Promote Educational Purposes." (8 grants).
Who are McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's largest grantees?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's largest 2024 grantees include Berkeley Engineering Center ($100,000), Canary Foundation ($100,000) and Caremessage ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $836K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to support public and charitable organizations in their charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's EIN?
McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0478343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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