Private foundation · EIN 27-7005955 · Evansville, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sheila Murphy 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: 15 grants paid, $132K total, median $7,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$132K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Therapy CenterDavenport, IAProgram support$18K
Empower HouseDavenport, IAProgram support$18K
The Arc of the Quad CitiesRock Island, ILProgram support$14K
Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, ILProgram support$12K
Hand in HandBettendorf, IAProgram support$9,000
Family Resources IncDavenport, IAProgram support$8,500
River Bend Food BankDavenport, IAProgram support$8,500
New Kingdom TrailridersSherrard, ILProgram support$7,000
Moline Foundation Dba Moline Regional Community FdnMoline, ILProgram support$6,666
Bethany for Children and FamiliesMoline, ILProgram support$6,500
One EightyDavenport, IAProgram support$6,000
Autistic and LovedDavenport, IAProgram support$6,000
Youth Service BureauMoline, ILProgram support$6,000
Youth HopeMoline, ILProgram support$4,000
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NwDavenport, IAProgram support$2,000

By state: Iowa 8 · Illinois 7

About this foundation

Sheila Murphy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Evansville, Indiana, administered in care of Stephen J Dembosky, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Sheila Murphy 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 Sheila Murphy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $132K across 15 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Sheila Murphy Foundation give?

Iowa (8 grants), Illinois (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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