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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 33-0046140

Bess J Hodges Foundation

A private foundation in Long Beach, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 79 grants and $307,242 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Tracy Murchison
Bess J Hodges Foundation, 5100 E Anaheim Rd
Long Beach, CA 908154215
(562) 961-4115
[email protected]
Form and materials
Application must be submitted in the form for a full proposal containing the following required information: 1. Introduction - state a brief history of the applicant's organization, its past accomplishments and community support. Show how the proposed project is within the applicant's goals and objectives. 2. The problem or need - define and document the problem or need that will be assisted or resolved by the project. Identify the groups affected. Describe the nature of the problem and give an opinion as to what would result if the project was not undertaken. 3. Program objectives - state the predicted goals and end results of the project in measurable terms. If the project will require further funding or continued implementation set forth what additional needs will be required to attain the desired results. 4. Methods - describe the time sequence of activities and the personnel's qualifications to carry out and follow through the projects objectives. State reasons why the methods out
Deadlines
March 31
Restrictions
The trustees of the bess j hodges foundation will consider requests for grants to tax-exempt organizations and agencies whose activities are in the long beach area and fall within the following general categories: education, health, human services, public affairs & community development, religion, and the arts. The trustees are more likely to look with favor upon projects which improve the quality of life; increase the responsiveness of agencies to community needs; develops self-reliance; direct themselves to prevention as well as to treatment; and eliminate duplication of services and encourage cooperation.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $307,242

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $7,101,917

  • Tax year 2024

    $268,563

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $6,370,611

  • Tax year 2023

    $283,746

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $5,941,528

  • Tax year 2022

    $293,216

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $5,407,400

  • Tax year 2021

    $256,522

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $6,559,643

  • Tax year 2020

    $271,344

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $5,728,018

  • Tax year 2019

    $271,281

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $5,527,168

  • Tax year 2018

    $258,189

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $4,801,779

Grants paid in 2025

79 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK

    General operating

    $23,095
  2. St Anthony High School FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $12,000
  3. Trinity BroadcastingSanta Ana, CA

    General operating

    $11,547
  4. Memorial Medical Center FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  5. Partners for Better VisionLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  6. Long Beach Sailing FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  7. Assistance League of LBLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  8. Food FindersLos Alamitos, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  9. Long Beach Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  10. Long Beach City College FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  11. Long Beach Symphony AssocLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  12. Meal on Wheels of Long BeachLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  13. Musical Theatre WestLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  14. Pathways to IndependenceLos Alamitos, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  15. Pathways Volunteer HospiceLakewood, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  16. Rancho Los Alamitos FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  17. Rancho Los Cerritos FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  18. St Joseph SchoolchurchLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  19. Carpenter Performing Arts CtrLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  20. Long Beach GivesLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  21. Csulb AthleticsLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  22. Augie's Quest to Cure ALSLittleton, CO

    General operating

    $5,000
  23. Long Beach Museum of ArtLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $4,000
  24. Long Beach Public Library FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $4,000
  25. Interval HouseLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $4,000
  26. Boys & Girls Club of LBLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  27. His Little FeetLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  28. International City TheatreLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  29. Operation Jump StartLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  30. Ukleja Ctr for Ethical LeadershipLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  31. Fisher HouseLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  32. St Francis CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  33. Ican California AbilitiesTorrance, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  34. Action Sports Kids FDNLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,500
  35. Able Arts WorkLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  36. Ability FirstLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  37. Calif Conference for EqualityLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  38. Childnet FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  39. Children's Dental FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  40. Christian Outreach AppealLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  41. Jewish Family & Children SVCSLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  42. Long Beach Bar FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  43. Shared ScienceLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  44. For the ChildLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  45. Ground EducationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  46. Life Steps FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  47. Precious LambLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  48. Cooper Steinhauser FDNLakewood, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  49. Father AL'S OutreachLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  50. Pools of HopeLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  51. Camareta Singers of LBLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  52. Dramatic ResultsSignal Hill, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  53. Human ItLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  54. Leadership Long BeachLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  55. Long Beach Century ClubLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  56. Long Beach Police Officers AssocSignal Hill, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  57. Young Horizons Childrens Daycare CTLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  58. Salvation ArmyLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  59. Century VillagesLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  60. Human SaveLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  61. Long Beach Area Council Boy ScoutsLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  62. Long Beach Community TableLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  63. Long Beach Youth ChorusLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  64. Tichnor Clinic for ChildrenLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,500
  65. Order of MaltaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating

    $2,100
  66. Arts Council of Long BeachLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  67. Historical Society of Long BeachLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  68. Home Ownership Pers ImprovmntTorrance, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  69. Museum of Latin American ArtLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  70. Musica Angelica Baroque OrchestraLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  71. Long Beach Blues SocietyLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  72. Jewel Box Childrens TheaterLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $2,000
  73. California Families in FocusLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,500
  74. Bixby Knolls Community FoundationLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,500
  75. The Guidance CenterLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,000
  76. Algalita Marine ResearchLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,000
  77. United Cambodian CommunityLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,000
  78. CompoundLong Beach, CA

    General operating

    $1,000
  79. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    General operating

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $29,09530% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $22,50023% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $13,00013% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $8,0008% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture2 grants $7,5008% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid2 grants $6,0006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $11,50012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California76 grants $278,147
  2. Oklahoma1 grant $23,095
  3. Colorado1 grant $5,000
  4. Arizona1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Joyce MurchisonTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $9,000
  • George MurchisonEXEC DIR/PRE Hours 0Pay $70,800
  • Michael MurchisonSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $9,000
  • Tracy MurchisonTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $9,000

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