The Murray Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Murray Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,545 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $3,860. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,545
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$3,860
- Assets$127,596
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,488 the year before.
68% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,092 | 77 | $66,604 |
| 2024 | $11,488 | 68 | $113,136 |
| 2025 | $20,545 | 75 | $127,596 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter L Murray 104 North Street, Portland, ME 04101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 409-3179, plmurray43@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter. |
What The Murray Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 59 | $18,375 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $900 |
| Maryland | 2 | $300 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $275 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| New York | 2 | $195 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Immmanuel United Church | general | $3,860 |
| Individual | general | $1,800 |
| Scholarships for Maine Immigrants | general | $1,000 |
| Immigrand Legal Advocacy Project | general purposes | $800 |
| Milestone Foundation | general purposes | $700 |
| University of Southern Maine | general | $500 |
| Maine Gun Safety Coalition | general | $500 |
| Tree of Life Gospel Church | general | $450 |
| Maine Society for the Protection of | general | $450 |
| Individual | general | $400 |
| Individual | general | $350 |
| Maine Historical Society | general | $325 |
| Partners for World Health | general purposes | $300 |
| Harvard College Fund | general | $300 |
| Campaign for Justice | general | $300 |
| Individual | general | $300 |
| United Way | general | $300 |
| Paw in the Door | general purposes | $250 |
| Maine Justice Foundation | general | $250 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Por | general | $250 |
| Girls Foundation for Tanzanie | general | $250 |
| Preble Street Resource Center | general | $250 |
| Individual | general | $250 |
| Schools for Refugees | general purposes | $200 |
| Individual | general purposes | $200 |
| Natural Resources Council | general | $200 |
| Valentino Achat Deng Foundation | general | $200 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | general | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New | general | $200 |
| Individual | general | $200 |
| Individual | general | $200 |
| Individual | general | $200 |
| Maineshare | general | $200 |
| Individual | general | $200 |
| Portland Press Herald Toy Fund | general | $200 |
| Individual | general | $175 |
| Friends of Portland Adult Ed | general | $150 |
| Individual | general | $150 |
| Individual | general | $150 |
| Portland Museum of Art | general | $115 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter L Murray
- Deborah D Murray
Questions people ask
Does The Murray Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Murray Charitable Trust give?
$20,545 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs The Murray Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter L Murray (Trustee) and Deborah D Murray (Trustee).
What does The Murray Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.