The John P Murtha Foundation
To preserve historical materials, especially those public records of congressman john p. Murtha; to promote research through educational facilities and materials; and to provide forums and venues for public debate, research and academic inquiry into public service issues, including local, regional and national issues.
The John P Murtha Foundation at a glance
In short: The John P Murtha Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $238K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,187,588
- +3293.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $237,518
- +578.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The John P Murtha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Murtha Family Fund ($614K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John P Murtha Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2275% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $1.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murtha Family Fund Johnstown, PA | Fund Creation | $614,367 |
| JPM Center for Public Service Fund Johnstown, PA | Fund Creation | $373,221 |
| Univ of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, PA | Facility Updates | $100,000 |
| Emma Thomson Political Science Fund Johnstown, PA | Donor Request Distr. | $50,000 |
| JPM Memorial Statue Fund Johnstown, PA | Fund Creation | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $19,940 | $1,201,271 | $1,187,588 | 5 | $19,940 |
| 2022 | $1,135,297 | $63,248 | $57,778 | $35,000 | 1 | $63,248 |
| 2021 | $1,360,282 | $61,927 | $50,620 | $30,000 | 1 | $61,920 |
| 2020 | $1,098,237 | $60,068 | $70,578 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,302 |
| 2019 | $1,122,972 | $78,927 | $29,549 | $9,337 | 1 | $69,379 |
About The John P Murtha Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The John P Murtha Foundation is a public charity, based in Johnstown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John P Murtha Foundation is led by Joyce Murtha, Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joyce Murtha
Chairman
Chairperson → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Charney
Accounting A
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Murtha
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Sheehan Jr.
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hugya
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Murtha
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Critz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Mazonkey
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kane
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Murtha
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Catanese
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan O'Neil
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The John P Murtha Foundation
How much does The John P Murtha Foundation give each year?
The John P Murtha Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
What is The John P Murtha Foundation's typical grant size?
The John P Murtha Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100,000, and its average grant was $237,518, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does The John P Murtha Foundation give grants?
The John P Murtha Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Johnstown, PA (5 grants).
Does The John P Murtha Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The John P Murtha Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Creation" (3 grants).
Who are The John P Murtha Foundation's largest grantees?
The John P Murtha Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Murtha Family Fund ($614,367), JPM Center for Public Service Fund ($373,221) and Univ of Pittsburgh at Johnstown ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is The John P Murtha Foundation's EIN?
The John P Murtha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2240516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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