Private foundation · EIN 05-6149357 · E Greenwich, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $282K total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$282K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in RI
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$50K
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$50K
Foster ForwardEast Providence, RIUnrestricted contribution$50K
Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$50K
Mom's Across AmericaWeaverville, NCUnrestricted contribution$25K
Next Generation & FuturesProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Rise Women Leadership ConferenceProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$10K
The Holy Spirit ParishCentral Falls, RIUnrestricted contribution$10K
St Michael's ChurchProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$7,000
Fox Point East Side Little LeagueProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$5,400
Central Falls School DistrictCentral Falls, RIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Eg Greenwich NewsEast Greenwich, RIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Rhode Island Hospital FoundationProvidence, RIUnrestricted contribution$3,500
Our Lady of Mercy SchoolEast Greenwich, RIUnrestricted contribution$1,000

By state: Rhode Island 13 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in E Greenwich, Rhode Island, administered in care of Home Loan Investment Bank, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $282K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation give?

Rhode Island (13 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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