Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burlington, Massachusetts, registered in 2001, with $482,116 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
27 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803 EIN 04-3541231 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$482K
▲ 55.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$352K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating59 mo reserves · +27% 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 Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation: 59 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A 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 Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 27 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $284K (FY2013) to $482K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
27.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $482,116▲55.1% | $351,551▲27.2% | $1,740,825▲8.1% | $1,740,825▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $310,831▼16.1% | $276,483▼11.9% | $1,610,260▲2.2% | $1,610,260▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $370,641▲26.1% | $313,901▼9.3% | $1,575,912▲3.7% | $1,575,912▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $293,972▼35.0% | $346,076▲111% | $1,519,172▼3.3% | $1,519,172▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $452,258▲283% | $163,970▲12.4% | $1,571,276▲22.5% | $1,571,276▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $118,104▼60.2% | $145,886▼12.2% | $1,282,988▼2.1% | $1,316,896▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $296,597▲50.2% | $166,163▲18.5% | $1,310,770▲5.3% | $1,310,770▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $197,512▲54.2% | $140,165▲13.5% | $1,244,220▲4.8% | $1,244,220▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $128,093▼6.4% | $123,528▲7.8% | $1,186,873▲0.4% | $1,186,873▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $136,859▲13.5% | $114,558▲24.8% | $1,182,308▲1.9% | $1,182,308▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $120,590▼57.6% | $91,786▼22.4% | $1,160,007▼4.8% | $1,160,007▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $284,310 | $118,269▲28.6% | $1,218,871▲15.8% | $1,218,871▲15.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $91,945 | $1,052,830 | $1,052,830 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3541231, based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3541231.
- How much revenue does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation report?
- Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation reported $482,116 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert W Murray Charitable Foundation (EIN 04-3541231) 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.