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Murray Tedesco Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Rosa, California · EIN 863536881

Murray Tedesco Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Rosa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,047 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $108 and the largest $1,115. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,536 the year before.

60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,2422$23,737
2024$1,5366$67,049
2025$2,0476$0

How to apply

Murray Tedesco 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Murray Tedesco Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$1,842
Massachusetts1$100
Georgia1$75
Pennsylvania1$30

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Eugenes Catholic Church
Santa Rosa, CA
General church use and church related projects$1,115
Lions Club
Santa Rosa, CA
Provide services to the blind & youth activities$612
Assistance League
Santa Rosa, CA
Benefits the homeless and other community needs$115
Individual
MA
Help disabled people participate in community$100
Karin Kabalah Center
Atlanta, GA
Donation to general fund for founders passing$75
Seraphic Mass Association Mission
Pittsburgh, PA
Supporting the work of missionaries world wide$30

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Murray Tedesco Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Murray Tedesco Foundation give?

$2,047 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $108.

Who runs Murray Tedesco Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John R Murray 1 Individ (Trustee) and Martha Murray 1 Individ (Trustee).

What does Murray Tedesco Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and disability.

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