Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat
Preselected recipients only
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat is a private foundation in Burlington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$375,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $256,000 | 13 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 14 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $375,500 | 15 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat 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 Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $350,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| Lahey Clinic | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Burlington Cmnty Sclrshp Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Winchester Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $45,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Woburn Council of Social Concern | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| People Helping People | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Hundred Club of Boston | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Woburn | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Woburn YMCA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Old North Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Murray
Questions people ask
Does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat give?
$375,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W Murray (Trustee).
What does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.