Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlington, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3541231 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$376K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| Lahey Clinic | Burlington, MA | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Burlington Cmnty Sclrshp Foundation | Burlington, MA | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Winchester Hospital | Winchester, MA | Unrestricted gift | $45,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Woburn Council of Social Concern | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| People Helping People | Burlington, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Hundred Club of Boston | Braintree, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Woburn | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Woburn YMCA | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Old North Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $256,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611899349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3541231
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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