Private foundation · EIN 20-3622750 · New Braunfels, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Joe Murrill 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: 9 grants paid, $180K total, median $20K. 44% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$180K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 5 of 9 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Vail ChurchAvon, COMurrill ministry support for church ministry$50K
Ministry of UnificationChattanooga, TNMurrill ministry award for service ministries$25K
Levanta MinistriesAledo, TXMurrill ministry support local and global missions$25K
Paraclete Mission Group IncHouston, TXMurrill ministry award for ministry and service$20K
Edutek GlobalAvon, COMurrill ministry award for mission work$5,000

By state: Colorado 4 · Texas 4 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Joe Murrill Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Braunfels, Texas, administered in care of Joseph K Murrill III, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Joe Murrill 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 The Joe Murrill Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Joe Murrill Family Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), Texas (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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