James L Murdoch Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
James L Murdoch Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.3 million
Giving in 2025 was the same as $15,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James L Murdoch Charitable Trust 1130 K Street Ste 210, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 441-5063 |
| What to submit | Scholarships may be applied for by completing a James L Murdoch Scholarship application form. The form may be requested in writing from the contact person mentioned above.Materials submitted with the application must include the following:1. Educator recommendation letter2. Character recommendation letter3. Application form4. High school transcript5. Current Student Aid Report (complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - www.fafsa.ed.gov |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are awarded to underprivileged students to attend four year institutions. |
What James L Murdoch Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | scholarship | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander Murdoch
- Christina Murdoch Mills
Questions people ask
Does James L Murdoch Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does James L Murdoch Charitable Trust give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs James L Murdoch Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander Murdoch (Trustee) and Christina Murdoch Mills (Trustee).
What does James L Murdoch Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.