Robert H Murphy Foundation
Robert H Murphy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $971K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Robert H Murphy Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H Murphy Foundation gave $971K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $486K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $971,000
- +341.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $485,500
- +341.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $485,500
- Total assets
- $55,169,840
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert H Murphy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Community Foundation Fund Mufd ($966K). Together the top 2 received $971K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert H Murphy Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2023) to $971K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $971K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation Fund Mufd Irvine, CA | Various Programs Realted to Foundation's Core Mission | $966,000 |
| Carepossible Laguna Niguel, CA | Veteran & Low Cost Family Support | $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 | $55,169,840 | $2,803,433 | $1,680,279 | $971,000 | 2 | $1,202,478 | $2,159,454 | $2,325,817 |
| 2023 | $52,093,143 | $50,860,301 | $325,444 | $220,000 | 2 | $224,741 | $2,303,262 | $1,411,622 |
| 2022 | $1,277,554 | $1,077,554 | — | — | — | — | $1,077,554 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H Murphy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert H Murphy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susie Morse
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
James Normandin
Trustee Advisor
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $117K, to Susie Morse (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert H Murphy Foundation
How much does Robert H Murphy Foundation give each year?
Robert H Murphy Foundation gave $971K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 2 grants.
How large is Robert H Murphy Foundation?
Robert H Murphy Foundation reported $55.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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.
Where does Robert H Murphy Foundation operate?
Robert H Murphy Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Robert H Murphy Foundation's EIN?
Robert H Murphy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1086192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Robert H Murphy Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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