M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vancouver, Washington, registered in 1975, with $179,774,834 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
655 W Columbia Way Ste 700, Vancouver, WA, 98660 EIN 23-7456468 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$179.8M
▲ 90.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$105.3M
Net assets
$1.9B
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for M J Murdock Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating211 mo reserves · +41% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For M J Murdock Charitable Trust: 211 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for M J Murdock Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For M J Murdock Charitable Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 655 W Columbia Way Ste 700, Vancouver, WA, 98660
- City
- Vancouver
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $110.7M (FY2020) to $179.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $116.4MNet assets $1.9B
Operating margin
41.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0B
Total liabilities
$116.4M
Net assets
$1.9B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,774,834▲90.3% | $105,345,479▲7.3% | $1,850,042,391▲6.1% | $1,966,464,844▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $94,465,842▼52.6% | $98,143,455▼35.5% | $1,743,578,089▲8.5% | $1,892,899,273▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $199,263,770▼26.2% | $152,144,578▲12.6% | $1,607,188,354▼29.1% | $1,757,097,736▼25.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $269,941,897▲144% | $135,160,281▲32.4% | $2,267,661,494▲13.4% | $2,370,866,350▲13.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $110,710,877 | $102,078,428 | $1,999,289,269 | $2,089,031,070 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Romanita Hairston — $730,992 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanita Hairston | Ceo | 45 | $730,992 |
| Elmer Huh | Cio | 45 | $699,650 |
| Mike True | Cfo | 45 | $355,957 |
| Pauline Fong | Cpio | 45 | $309,465 |
| Jeff Grubb | Trustee | 15.25 | $146,037 |
| Jeff Pinneo | Trustee | 15.25 | $146,037 |
| John Castles | Trustee | 15.25 | $146,037 |
Grants received · $256K total
2 grants to M J Murdock Charitable Trust totaling $256K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gritman Medical Center Inc | Charitable support | 2017 | $225,000 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation | Research | 2016 | $30,572 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is M J Murdock Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7456468, based in Vancouver, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is M J Murdock Charitable Trust's EIN?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7456468.
- How much revenue does M J Murdock Charitable Trust report?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust reported $179,774,834 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does M J Murdock Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades M J Murdock Charitable Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does M J Murdock Charitable Trust's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on M J Murdock Charitable Trust's latest Form 990 is $730,992, paid to Romanita Hairston (Ceo).
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Data for M J Murdock Charitable Trust (EIN 23-7456468) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.