Murdy Foundation

SANTA ANA, CA EIN: 95-6082270

The Murdy Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Ana, California, established in 1958 and granted tax-exempt status in December 1965. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a non-operating foundation structure, making it a grantmaking entity that distributes funds to preselected charitable organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

+40.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$183K

+9.2% YoY

Grant Count

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+4.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murdy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Higher education
Presbyterian church support
Cultural programs
Human services
Philanthropy and volunteerism

Grantmaking

The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Grants are made to preselected charitable organizations.

Grant Range

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Average Grant

$4,000–$5,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, and Virginia. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states, with the highest concentration in California, New York, and Florida, which account for 73% of all grants.

Grant Distribution by State

California $656K (76%)

New York $37K (4%)

Florida $26K (3%)

Michigan $23K (3%)

Virginia $22K (3%)

Illinois $20K (2%)

District of Columbia $13K (2%)

Massachusetts $10K (1%)

+12 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Mississippi North Carolina Nebraska New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

AnaheimAndersonBooneBostonBoydsBrookhavenBuffalo GroveBuffolo GroveCamp PendletonChandlerChattanoogaChicagoClaremontCoronaCovinaDublinEncinoGarden GroveGlendoraGlenolden

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $3,563,232
Total revenues: $1,264,433
Total expenses: $231,255
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $128,072
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,136,361

Giving Rate: 7.0%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,563,232	$2,530,054	$2,459,049
Revenue	$1,264,433	$280,443	$73,859
Expenses	$231,255	$209,438	$209,978
Qualifying Distributions	$188,690	$173,973	$174,328
Net Investment Income	$1,226,526	$250,011	$37,882
Distributable Amount	$172,668	$165,010	$173,942

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tustin Presbyterian Church ($41,000), Oc School of the Arts Foundation ($10,000), Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AUTISM SPEAKS INC WASHINGTON, DC	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$2,000
BOLSA CHICA CONSERVANCY HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$2,000
BRAINERD BAPTIST CHURCH CHATTANOOGA, TN	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$5,000
CAMP PENDLETON YMCA CAMP PENDLETON, CA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$1,000
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$2,000
CANTARE CON VIVO OAKLAND, CA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$1,000
CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH ASSOCIATION GLENOLDEN, PA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$3,000
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG WILLIAMSBURG, VA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$2,500
FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION IRVINE, CA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$4,000
GET INSPIRED GARDEN GROVE, CA	TO FURTHER THEIR CHARIT. PURPOSE.	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Norma Patton – President
Janette Trotter Ditkowsky – Treasurer
George Trotter III – Secretary

The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NORMA PATTON	PRESIDENT	1	—
JANETTE TROTTER DITKOWSKY	TREASURER	1	—
GEORGE TROTTER III	SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 10091 Cowan Heights Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92705-1559
Phone: (714) 730-4974
EIN: 95-6082270

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Murdy Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Higher education • Presbyterian church support • Cultural programs • Human services • Philanthropy and volunteerism

How do I apply for a grant from Murdy Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $183,000 • Total giving in 2023: $173,973 • Grants awarded in 2023: 62 grants • Historical grantmaking (2020-2023): Between $168,000 and $337,000 annually, with peak activity in 2022 at $337,000 across 84 grants **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$41,000 • Median grant: $3,000–$4,202 • Average grant: $4,000–$5,000 • Smallest grant on record: $500 • Largest grant on record: $45,000 **Application Process:** The foundation typically selects g…

Where does Murdy Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Murdy Foundation award?

In 2024, Murdy Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $183K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Murdy Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Murdy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.