Private foundation · EIN 86-0802319 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Helen Murphey Foundation 09-06-95

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, $291K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$291K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 19 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Food BankTucson, AZSupport food programs for poor$20K
Primavera FoundationTucson, AZSupport homeless programs$20K
Emerge Center for Domestic AbuseTucson, AZSupport ongoing programs$15K
Planned ParenthoodTucson, AZSupport ongoing programs$15K
Literacy ConnectsTucson, AZSupport reading programs$10K
Mobile Meals of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZSupport onging programs$10K
Education Enrichment FoundationTucson, AZTo support educational programs$10K
Arizona Theatre CompanyTucson, AZSupport theatre operations$7,500
YMCATucson, AZSupport ongoing programs$7,500
Sister Jose Womens ShelterTucson, AZSupport homelss shelter programs$7,500
Big Brothers Big SistersTucson, AZSupport work with kids$5,000
Junior LeagueTucson, AZSupport operations$2,500
The Nature ConservancyTucson, AZSupport Pima County$2,500
Tucson Museum of ArtTucson, AZSupport museum operations$2,500
Tucson Symphony SocietyTucson, AZSupport symphone operations$2,500
Habitat for HumanityTucson, AZSupport ongoing programs$2,500
The HavenTucson, AZFund operations for center assisting$2,500
St Elizabeth of Hungry ClinicTucson, AZSupport operations$2,500
YWCATucson, AZSupport ongoing programs$2,500

About this foundation

John and Helen Murphey Foundation 09-06-95 is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Ana M Nygren, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 John and Helen Murphey Foundation 09-06-95 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 John and Helen Murphey Foundation 09-06-95 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $291K across 21 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does John and Helen Murphey Foundation 09-06-95 give?

Arizona (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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