Private foundation · EIN 87-3830156 · Melville, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Suzanne and Thomas 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: 1 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $2.6M. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.6M
Median grant
$2.6M
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$49M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attachment aMelville, NYSee attachment a$2.6M

About this foundation

Suzanne and Thomas Murphy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Melville, New York, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Suzanne and Thomas 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 Suzanne and Thomas Murphy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.6M across 1 grants, a median of $2.6M.

Where does Suzanne and Thomas Murphy Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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