Private foundation · EIN 47-2524458 · Plymouth, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $3,000. 43% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$1.1M
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MN
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of TrailTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this small government organization$1.0M
Sparky- y Youth LabsMinneapolis, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organizationvarious stock donated on 04/0857 aapl, 21 meta, 24 msftboook value: $21,895.compara…$31K
Girls on the RunMinneapolis, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organizationvarious stocks donated on 03/05, book value $13,045.26 aapl, 5 avgo, 5 meta, 11 msf…$18K
JxtaMinneapolis, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization$12K
MigiziMinneapolis, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)3 organizationstock donated on 03/2268 shares aapl, book value $8,842comparable sales used to deter…$12K
Glenmercy Elementary SchoolTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this non-profit organization$5,000
Family Action NetworkEvanston, ILTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization$4,000
Rossland Summit SchoolRossland, CATo help fund the programs of this small school.$4,000
Sanctuary Children's HouseTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization$4,000
Fruitvale Elementary SchoolFruitvale, CATo help fund the programs of this small school.$3,000
Minnesota Sled Hockey AssociationEdina, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)3 organization$3,000
Northstar Christian AcademyAlexandria, MNTo help fund the programs of this small school.$3,000
Greater Trail Miner Hockey AssociationTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this small organization$2,758
Special Olympics BcBurnaby, CATo help fund the programs of this small non-profit organization$2,758
Jl Crowe Secondary SchoolTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this small school$1,750
St Michael's Catholic SchoolMahnomen, MNTo help fund the programs of this small school.$1,750
Webster Elementary SchoolMinneapolis, MNTo help fund the programs of this small school.$1,750
Kootenay Columbia Learning CenterTrail, CATo help fund the programs of this non-profit organization$1,000
Minnesota Neonatal FoundationMaple Grove, MNTo help fund the programs of this 501(c)3 organization$1,000
Twin Rivers Elementary SchoolCastlegar, CATo help fund the programs of this small school.$1,000
Help Fill a DreamNorth Saanich, CATo help fund the programs of this small organization$254

By state: INTL 11 · Minnesota 9 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Murphy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota, administered in care of Richard Murphy, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Murphy 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 Murphy Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 21 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Murphy Family Foundation give?

INTL (11 grants), Minnesota (9 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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