The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation
The Fred and June MacMurray Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it awarded grants to organizations supporting services for people experiencing homelessness, children and adults with disabilities, veterans, and other communities.
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation gave $888K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $887,500
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,302
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,038,415
- +16.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1680 North Vine Street Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 464-9898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 250 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 87% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Florida, 4%; Massachusetts, 2%; Missouri, 2%; and Pennsylvania, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 58 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $789K (2023) to $888K (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $888K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation Inc Santa Rosa, CA | Support for educational and behavioral services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorders | $50,000 |
| California Province of Society of Jesus Los Gatos, CA | To support jesuits' work in a variety of ministries including higher and secondary education, parish and retreat work, and social services for the poor and marginalized | $50,000 |
| The Center at Blessed Sacrament Los Angeles, CA | To provide services to the homeless population in hollywood and sponsor the common good event | $50,000 |
| Frank D Lanterman Regional Center Los Angeles, CA | For support of holidays are for sharing program and also to serve the needs of the poor and fdlrc holidays are for sharing. Also provides a "strong beginnings program" for children from ages 0-3 to forestall developmental disabilities by providing teaching tools to mothers and their babies | $45,000 |
| Santa Chiara Children's Center Fort Pierce, FL | To support the santa chiara children's center in providing healthcare and education for haitian kids in extreme poverty | $35,000 |
| Dolores Mission Los Angeles, CA | Sponsorship for the annual jesuit charities golf tournament to benefit dolores mission and blessed sacrament church, and support for school | $30,000 |
| Food Cycle LA Los Angeles, CA | Food Delivery to the Homeless Non-Profit Organizations | $30,000 |
| National Veterans Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for crisis management, information and referral needs to veterans and their families | $30,000 |
| Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue Woodland, CA | Support for animal rescue and capital improvements, core program, and annual mutts & martinis | $30,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | Sponsorship for Maximo Awards Dinner | $25,000 |
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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 | $21,038,415 | $944,792 | $1,216,751 | $887,500 | 58 | $1,112,702 | $828,849 | $986,599 |
| 2023 | $18,002,890 | $710,279 | $1,111,034 | $789,085 | 50 | $979,409 | $707,898 | $872,164 |
| 2022 | $16,080,334 | $1,266,543 | $1,151,204 | $858,730 | 46 | $1,069,484 | $1,192,445 | $881,785 |
| 2021 | $19,787,151 | $1,053,406 | $1,174,906 | $877,500 | 47 | $1,089,757 | $976,122 | $951,151 |
| 2020 | $17,818,217 | $1,097,344 | $1,102,655 | $813,500 | 49 | — | $1,015,627 | $784,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation reported a distributable amount of $987K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, social services, healthcare, animal rescue, and assistance to veterans.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Rott’s of Friends Animal Rescue says it rescues, trains, shelters, and finds homes for abandoned and abused large-breed dogs. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to previously incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. The National Veterans Foundation describes its work as serving the crisis management, information, and referral needs of veterans and their families. The Exceptional Children’s Foundation says it provides services for children and adults with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $887,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest grants were $50,000 to Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation for educational and behavioral services for people with autism spectrum disorders; $50,000 to the California Province of the Society of Jesus for work including education, parish and retreat services, and social services; and $50,000 to the Center at Blessed Sacrament for services to people experiencing homelessness in Hollywood. Other notable grants included $45,000 to the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, $35,000 to Santa Chiara Children’s Center, and $30,000 each to Dolores Mission, Food Cycle LA, the National Veterans Foundation, and Rott’s of Friends Animal Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine MacMurray as president and board member; Al Marsella as secretary and board member; and Joseph Berberich, Esq., as a board member. Msgr. Padraic Loftus is listed as a board member through July 12, 2024.
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation is led by Katherine Macmurray, President & Board Member on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Macmurray
President & Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Al Marsella
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Msgr Padraic Loftus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Joseph Berberich Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $157K, to Al Marsella (Secretary/Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation
How much does The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation give each year?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation gave $888K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $789K across 50 grants.
What is The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,302, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation give grants?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (19 grants), Healdsburg, CA (3 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation Inc ($50,000), California Province of Society of Jesus ($50,000) and The Center at Blessed Sacrament ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation reported $21.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $987K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, social services, healthcare, animal rescue, and assistance to veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's EIN?
The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1634786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred and June Macmurray 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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