Murray & Susan Haber Charitable
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 2024, it made 33 grants totaling $190,596 to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and Connecticut.
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable at a glance
In short: Murray & Susan Haber Charitable gave $191K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,596
- +244.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,776
- +202.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $803,510
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Murray & Susan Haber Charitable
- 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: C/O Silvercrest 230 Court Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (860) 868-2560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murray & Susan Haber Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hudson Guild ($100K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 124 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 44% to Connecticut, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murray & Susan Haber Charitable open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 340% 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 $55K (2023) to $191K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Guild New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| After School Arts Program Washington, CT | General | $12,500 |
| Conversations on the Green Washington, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Washington Ambulance Association Washington Depot, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Greater Washington Coalition Washington, CT | General | $7,821 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals Litchfield, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library Washington, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Judy Black Memorial Park Washington Depot, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Washington Depot, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Washington Art Association Washington Depot, CT | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $803,510 | $141,398 | $200,897 | $190,596 | 33 | $190,596 | $132,442 | $56,040 |
| 2023 | $863,009 | $60,363 | $66,128 | $55,322 | 29 | $55,322 | $51,607 | $53,569 |
| 2022 | $868,774 | $115,610 | $134,716 | $121,330 | 28 | $121,330 | $106,086 | $55,295 |
| 2021 | $878,236 | $179,549 | $169,349 | $154,640 | 19 | $154,640 | $6,288 | $131,315 |
| 2020 | $867,171 | $8,050 | $166,570 | $153,525 | 15 | — | $5,502 | $54,106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murray & Susan Haber Charitable reported a distributable amount of $56K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in community services, arts education, emergency medical services, mental health care, and land conservation. For example, the After School Arts Program describes its work as providing artistic opportunities through educational workshops, events, and field trips; Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals says it works to provide access to mental health care in Litchfield County; and Steep Rock Association describes its mission as conserving significant landscapes and connecting the community with nature.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $190,596. Grants ranged from $395 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,030. The largest awards included $100,000 to Hudson Guild in New York, $12,500 to After School Arts Program, and $10,000 each to Conversations on the Green and Washington Ambulance Association.
Other notable 2024 grants included $7,821 to Greater Washington Coalition and $5,000 each to Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals, Gunn Memorial Library, Judy Black Memorial Park, Steep Rock Association, and Washington Art Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Haber was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable is led by Susan Haber, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Haber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Murray Haber (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Murray & Susan Haber Charitable
How much does Murray & Susan Haber Charitable give each year?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable gave $191K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 29 grants.
What is Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's typical grant size?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,030, and its average grant was $5,776, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murray & Susan Haber Charitable that year got $875 on average.
Where does Murray & Susan Haber Charitable give grants?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington Depot, CT (6 grants), Washington, CT (4 grants) and Litchfield, CT (2 grants).
Does Murray & Susan Haber Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's largest grantees?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Hudson Guild ($100,000), After School Arts Program ($12,500) and Conversations on the Green ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murray & Susan Haber Charitable?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable reported $804K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murray & Susan Haber Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in community services, arts education, emergency medical services, mental health care, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murray & Susan Haber Charitable?
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 Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's EIN?
Murray & Susan Haber Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1561416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Murray & Susan Haber Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Murray & Susan Haber Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/murray-and-susan-haber-charitable-morg_5f8ff7aba6f546ae8617e615985a3860
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