The Murray Reese Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Murray Reese Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $255,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$255,000
- Assets$90,808
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 49 | $167,825 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 48 | $90,808 |
How to apply
The Murray Reese 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 The Murray Reese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $484,000 |
| New York | 6 | $228,100 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $197,459 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $126,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $112,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $76,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Food | General support | $255,000 |
| Family Equality Council | General support | $125,000 |
| Respectability | General support | $112,500 |
| WBGH Foundation | General support | $87,375 |
| Disability Belongs | General support | $75,000 |
| Local Journalism Project Inc | General support | $55,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Glaad | General support | $50,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre | General support | $50,000 |
| False True Film Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Center | General support | $25,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders | General support | $25,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Our American Future Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General support | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Good Information Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $25,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Television Academy Foundation | General support | $18,000 |
| Apla Health | General support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals So Ca | General support | $10,000 |
| Star Island Corporation | General support | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Book Bus | General support | $5,200 |
| Americares | General support | $5,000 |
| Bloomernag Npo | General support | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General support | $2,584 |
| National AIDS Memorial | General support | $2,500 |
| Provincetown Art Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Sage | General support | $2,500 |
| The Provincetown Theatre | General support | $2,500 |
| La Family Housing Corp | General support | $1,300 |
| Associated Students of Glendale Community College | General support | $1,000 |
| KCRW | General support | $1,000 |
| La Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Laist | General support | $1,000 |
| Moca | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Hamilton Reese II
- Jonathan Murray
- Daniel Howard
Questions people ask
Does The Murray Reese Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Murray Reese Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Murray Reese Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harvey Hamilton Reese II (Executive Director), Jonathan Murray (Trustee) and Daniel Howard (Trustee).
What does The Murray Reese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and disability.