Private foundation · EIN 23-1948416 · Lexington, Kentucky

E E Murry 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $48K. 75% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.1M
Median grant
$48K
Stays in KY
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blue Grass Community FoundationLexington, KYCharitable$230K
Town Branch ParkLexington, KYCharitable$200K
Civic LexLexington, KYCharitable$110K
Lancaster County Community FoundationLancaster, PACharitable$100K
American Heart AssociationPittsburgh, PACharitable$67K
Food ChainLexington, KYCharitable$50K
The Lexington SchoolLexington, KYCharitable$50K
Big Brother Big Sisters of the BluegrassLexington, KYCharitable$50K
Hospice and Community CareLancaster, PACharitable$50K
The Hearing and Speech CenterLexington, KYCharitable$50K
Lexington Children's MuseumLexington, KYCharitable$45K
LexartsLexington, KYCharitable$35K
Fayette County Public SchoolsLexington, KYCharitable$28K
Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement CommunityManheim, PACharitable$10K
UK Markey Cancer FoundationLexington, KYCharitable$6,000
The Lexington Dream FactoryLexington, KYCharitable$5,000
Fayette Alliance FoundationLexington, KYCharitable$4,500
Community Inspired LexingtonLexington, KYCharitable$3,000
Justin's PlaceWilmore, KYCharitable$2,400
Oconee Therapeutic RidingWatkinsville, GACharitable$1,500

By state: Kentucky 15 · Pennsylvania 4 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

E E Murry Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1976. 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 E E Murry Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 E E Murry Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 20 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does E E Murry Family Foundation give?

Kentucky (15 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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