Private foundation · EIN 84-2711623 · Ankeny, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Murphy Charitable Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (Requests must be received prior to December 31.) and its median grant is $31K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $508K total, median $31K. 75% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: No restrictions are in place.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$508K
Median grant
$31K
Stays in IA
75%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Requests must be received prior to Decem
Assets
$4.9M

How to apply

Request must be in writing. Contact: Michael P Murphy, Po Box 667, Ankeny, Ia, 5154907019, Mike.Murphy@powerhousenow.com Deadlines: Requests must be received prior to December 31. Restrictions: No restrictions are in place.

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

Top 11 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IAProvide meals to Iowans in need.$145K
West Virginia University FoundationMorgantown, WVSupport athletes under promotional strategy.$100K
Cyclone Regional Training CenterAnkeny, IAStudent athlete performance center.$85K
We Will CollectiveDes Moines, IASupport athletes under promotional strategy.$50K
Twin Lakes Golf CourseRockwell City, IASustain golf activities.$32K
Hope Lutheran ChurchWest Des Moines, IASupport church operation and activities.$30K
Powerhouse FoundationCrowley, TXProvides meals to low income families.$23K
American Cancer SocietyIowa City, IAProvide assistance to those going through cancer.$7,500
Polk City Community FoundationDes Moines, IAImproving quality of life in Polk City.$2,500
Children's Tumor FoundationNew York, NYSupport to drive research, expand knowledge and advance care for NF community.$1,000
Waterloo Christian SchoolWaterloo, IASupport educational programs.$500

By state: Iowa 9 · West Virginia 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Murphy Charitable Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ankeny, Iowa, administered in care of Michael P Murphy, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Charitable Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request must be in writing. Deadlines: Requests must be received prior to December 31..

How much does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $508K across 12 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give?

Iowa (9 grants), West Virginia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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