Murdy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murdy Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Ana, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,300 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,300
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $183,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,600 | 42 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $183,000 | 44 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $165,300 | 39 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Murdy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Murdy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $114,800 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tustin Presbyterian Church | To further their charit. Purpose. | $50,000 |
| Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts | To further their charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Oc School of the Arts Foundation | To further their charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | To further their charit. Purpose. | $10,000 |
| World Center Kitchen | To further their charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To further their charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | To further their charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Moraga Community Foundation | To further their charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Meistersingers Inc | To further their charit. Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | To further their charit. Purpose. | $4,500 |
| Laurel House (Hope Harbor) | To further their charit. Purpose. | $4,500 |
| Jardin de Amor School | To further their charit. Purpose. | $4,000 |
| Oakland Technical High School Boys Volleyball | To further their charit. Purpose. | $3,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | To further their charit. Purpose. | $3,000 |
| Brainerd Baptist Church | To further their charit. Purpose. | $3,000 |
| Reason to Believe | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,500 |
| The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,500 |
| Ligonier Ministries | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,500 |
| Stand to Reason | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To further their charit. Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Occidental College- Men's Basketball | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Save the Harborsave the Bay Inc | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Bolsa Chica Conservancy | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Lassen Park Foundation | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Homeless Garden Project | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Olivia Bloomfield Foundation | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| La Semilla Learning Center | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,500 |
| Larchmont Charter School | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,000 |
| Camp Pendleton YMCA | To further their charit. Purpose. | $1,000 |
| Cantare Con Vivo | To further their charit. Purpose. | $800 |
| Kid Central Preschool | To further their charit. Purpose. | $500 |
| Writing Coaches of Montana | To further their charit. Purpose. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Norma Patton
- Janette Trotter Ditkowsky
- George Trotter III
Questions people ask
Does Murdy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murdy Foundation give?
$165,300 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Murdy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norma Patton (President), Janette Trotter Ditkowsky (Treasurer) and George Trotter III (Secretary).
What does Murdy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.