Murdy Foundation
The Murdy Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Ana, California. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and supports organizations working in areas including the arts, human services, faith, refugee assistance, health research, and conservation, as reflected in its 2025 grants.
Murdy Foundation at a glance
In short: Murdy Foundation gave $165K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,300
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,238
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,692,295
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Murdy Foundation
- 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: 10091 Cowan Heights, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 730-4974
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murdy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tustin Presbyterian Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 69% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Kentucky, 6%; New York, 4%; and the District of Columbia and Michigan, 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Murdy Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 39 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2025) to $183K (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tustin Presbyterian Church Tustin, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $50,000 |
| Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Tustin, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Oc School of the Arts Foundation Santa Ana, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) Louisville, KY | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| World Center Kitchen Washington, DC | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Moraga Community Foundation Moraga, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Meistersingers Inc Huntington Beach, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | To Further Their Charit. Purpose. | $4,500 |
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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 | $3,692,295 | $360,753 | $231,690 | $165,300 | 39 | $171,847 | $334,417 | $183,379 |
| 2024 | $3,563,232 | $1,264,433 | $231,255 | $183,000 | 44 | $188,690 | $1,226,526 | $172,668 |
| 2023 | $2,530,054 | $280,443 | $209,438 | $167,600 | 42 | $173,973 | $250,011 | $165,010 |
| 2022 | $2,459,049 | $73,859 | $209,978 | $168,500 | 42 | $174,328 | $37,882 | $173,942 |
| 2021 | $2,595,168 | $142,530 | $222,271 | $176,500 | 38 | $181,760 | $106,705 | $200,372 |
| 2020 | $2,674,909 | $180,872 | $208,454 | $168,050 | 34 | — | $144,351 | $172,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murdy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts says it develops, showcases, and supports the arts in the greater Tustin area. Orange County Rescue Mission says it provides services including counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, and health care to people in its community. International Refugee Assistance Project describes its work as legal aid and advocacy for refugees and others seeking safety. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy says it funds collaborative medical research and clinical investigations and works to raise awareness. Lassen Park Foundation says it supports Lassen Volcanic National Park and invites people, especially youth, to experience and preserve its natural and cultural resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $165,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Tustin Presbyterian Church; $10,000 each to Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts, OC School of the Arts Foundation, and Presbyterian Church (USA); and $5,000 each to World Center Kitchen, Hillsdale College, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Moraga Community Foundation, and Meistersingers Inc.
Other 2025 grants included $4,500 to Orange County Rescue Mission, $3,000 to International Refugee Assistance Project, $2,500 each to Stand to Reason and the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, $2,000 each to Warrior Canine Connection and Samaritan’s Purse, and $1,500 to Lassen Park Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norma Patton as president, Janette Trotter Ditkowsky as treasurer, and George Trotter III as secretary.
Murdy Foundation is led by Norma Patton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norma Patton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Trotter III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Trotter Ditkowsky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Murdy Foundation
How much does Murdy Foundation give each year?
Murdy Foundation gave $165K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 44 grants.
What is Murdy Foundation's typical grant size?
Murdy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,238, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murdy Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Murdy Foundation give grants?
Murdy Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tustin, CA (4 grants), Santa Ana, CA (2 grants), Huntington Beach, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Murdy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Murdy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Their Charit. Purpose." (39 grants).
Who are Murdy Foundation's largest grantees?
Murdy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tustin Presbyterian Church ($50,000), Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts ($10,000) and Oc School of the Arts Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Murdy Foundation?
Murdy Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Murdy Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts says it develops, showcases, and supports the arts in the greater Tustin area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murdy Foundation?
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 Murdy Foundation's EIN?
Murdy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6082270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Murdy Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Murdy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/murdy-foundation-morg_e97df38a0ac54e8d810ac83e26c7ea58
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