The Murray Reese Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 81-1191280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$13,000
Total assets$256K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
56% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Family Equality Council | New York, NY | General support | $125,000 |
| Local Journalism Project Inc | Wellfleet, MA | General support | $125,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Fund | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Wbgh Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $87,375 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Glbtq Legal Advocates and Defenders | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights | San Francisco, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | North Hollywood, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Centerlink | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Film Forum Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| National Runaway Safeline | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $13,000 |
| Apla Health | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Center Theater Group | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Disability Belongs | Fredericksberg, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals So Ca | Irvine, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Provincetown Theatre | Provincetown, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Bloomernag Npo | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Provincetown Art Association and Museum | Provincetown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Provincetown Tennis Club | Provincetown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Startout | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Associated Students of Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | General support | $3,250 |
| National AIDS Memorial | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,250 |
| Sage | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| West End Racing Children's Community Sailing | Provincetown, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,367,875 | 32 |
| 2024 | $1,294,059 | 48 |
| 2023 | $1,293,422 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612479349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1191280
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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