Private foundation · EIN 31-1786528 · South Windsor, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation Inc

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: 25 grants paid, $77K total, median $2,000. 68% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$77K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CT
68%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

N/A Contact: James D Murray, 786 North King Street, South Windsor, Ct Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hartford Hospital Helen & Harry Grad FdHartford, CTUnrestricted donation$8,500
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted donation$7,000
ALS AssociationWashington, DCUnrestricted donation$6,000
Malta House of Care Mobile ClinicHartford, CTUnrestricted donation$5,000
Alzheimers Association of CtRocky Hill, CTUnrestricted donation$5,000
East Catholic High SchoolManchester, CTUnrestricted donation$5,000
Immaculate Conception Shelter & HousingHartford, CTUnrestricted donation$4,500
Little Sisters of the PoorEnfield, CTUnrestricted donation$4,000
Wounded Warriors ProjectTopeka, KSUnrestricted donation$4,000
Covenant HouseNew York, NYUnrestricted donation$3,500
St Francis Hospitalmandell Center MSHartford, CTUnrestricted donation$3,500
Cove Center for GrievingMeriden, CTUnrestricted donation$2,750
Live Strong FoundationAustin, TXUnrestricted donation$2,000
Make a Wish FoundationMonroe, CTUnrestricted donation$2,000
Starfish FoundationCockeysville, MDUnrestricted donation$2,000
Best Buddies of CtNorth Haven, CTUnrestricted donation$1,750
Habitat for Humanity - HartfordHartford, CTUnrestricted donation$1,750
Special Olympics CtHamden, CTUnrestricted donation$1,500
Safe PassageNorthampton, MAUnrestricted donation$1,500
Manchester Area Conference of ChurchesManchester, CTUnrestricted donation$1,250
South Windsor Senior Center Trans SvsSouth Windsor, CTUnrestricted donation$1,000
Falmouth Scholarship Assoc Griffin FundFalmouth, MAUnrestricted donation$1,000
American Red Cross of CtFarmington, CTUnrestricted donation$1,000
Take a Vet Fishing IncBranford, CTUnrestricted donation$500
Projector of AnimalsEast Hartford, CTUnrestricted donation$500

By state: Connecticut 17 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Kansas 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in South Windsor, Connecticut, administered in care of Janet C Murray, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation Inc 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 Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $77K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (17 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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