Robert H Murphy Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Santa Ana, CA EIN: 92-1086192

Robert H Murphy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about Robert H Murphy Foundation

In short: Robert H Murphy Foundation gave $971K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $486K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
92-1086192
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$971,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$485,500
Median grant
$485,500
Total assets
$55,169,840
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$55.2M

+5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$971K

+341.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$486K

+341.4% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

IrvineLaguna NiguelLong Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M0 grants20222 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Orange County Community Foundation Fund Mufd: $966KOrange County CommunityFoundation Fund Mufd$966KCarepossible: $5KCarepossible$5K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND MUFD Irvine, CAVARIOUS PROGRAMS REALTED TO FOUNDATION'S CORE MISSION$966,000
CAREPOSSIBLE Laguna Niguel, CAVETERAN & LOW COST FAMILY SUPPORT$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$55,169,840$52,093,143$1,277,554
Revenue$2,803,433$50,860,301$1,077,554
Expenses$1,680,279$325,444—
Qualifying Distributions$1,202,478$224,741—
Net Investment Income$2,159,454$2,303,262$1,077,554
Distributable Amount$2,325,817$1,411,622—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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

Susie Morse — Trustee: $117KSusie MorseTrustee$117KJames Normandin — Trustee Advisor: $53KJames NormandinTrustee Advisor$53K

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).

What is Robert H Murphy Foundation?

Robert H Murphy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Santa Ana, CA. It holds $55.2M in total assets as of 2024.

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.

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