Bess J Hodges Foundation
EIN 330046140Total Given 2016–2024
$2.1M
537 grants · $237K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 113/159 multi-year
repeat
$6.3M
Assets (2024)
159
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOYCE MURCHISON
Phone
(562) 961-4115
Deadlines
MARCH 31
How to Apply
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
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $257K | $7.1M | $306K | 70 |
| 2017 | $247K | $5.4M | $309K | 62 |
| 2018 | $258K | $4.7M | $335K | 62 |
| 2019 | N/A | $5.5M | $393K | N/A |
| 2020 | $271K | $5.7M | $251K | 63 |
| 2021 | $257K | $6.5M | $521K | 65 |
| 2022 | $293K | $5.3M | $288K | 73 |
| 2023 | $284K | $5.9M | $348K | 73 |
| 2024 | $269K | $6.3M | $374K | 69 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 537 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GM
George Murchison
Executive Director/Pre
Leadership
MM
Michael Murchison
Secretary
Leadership
TB
Tyler Bennett
Trustee
JM
Jack Murchison
Trustee
RM
Ryan Murchison
Trustee
TM
Tracy Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Trustee
TB
Tanner Bennett
Trustee
GM
George Murchison
Executive Director/Pre
Leadership
MM
Michael Murchison
Secretary
Leadership
JM
Joyce Murchison
Trustee
RM
Ryan Murchison
Trustee
TM
Tracy Murchison
Trustee
TB
Tanner Bennett
Trustee
TB
Tyler Bennett
Trustee
JM
Jack Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Director
Leadership
GM
George Murchison
Treasurer
Leadership
TM
Tracy Murchison
Trustee
RM
Ryan Murchison
Trustee
JM
Jack Murchison
Trustee
TB
Tyler Bennett
Trustee
TB
Tanner Bennett
Trustee
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Director
Leadership
GM
George Murchison
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jack Murchison
Trustee
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
TM
Tracy Murchison
Trustee
RM
Ryan Murchison
Trustee
TB
Tyler Bennett
Trustee
TB
Tanner Bennett
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Director
Leadership
GM
George Murchison
Treasurer
Leadership
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Director
Leadership
GM
George Murchison
Treasurer
Leadership
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
GM
George Murchison
Trustee
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Direc
GM
George Murchison
Trustee
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Direc
GM
George Murchison
Trustee
MM
Michael Murchison
Trustee
JM
Joyce Murchison
Executive Direc
Grants Awarded (537 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Education Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $28,042 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $23,466 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $23,371 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $21,563 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $18,348 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| St Mary Medical Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $17,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2016 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $17,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $17,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $15,497 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | $14,021 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| St Anthony'S High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| St Anthony'S High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2016 |
| St Anthony'S High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | $11,811 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | $11,733 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | $11,686 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | $10,781 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Csulb President'S Scholars | Long Beach, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Long Beach Symphony Assoc | Long Beach, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2016 |
| Memorial Medical Center Fdn | Long Beach, CA | $10,000 | JACQUES CENTER | 2016 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | $9,174 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |