Foundations that fund organizations in Murphy, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Murphy nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $205K to Murphy organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Murphy around $19K. 4 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Murphy
- $205K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $19K
- Based in OR
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Murphy organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Memorial Trust | Portland, OR | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | For project support |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 2 | $38K | $19K | Yes | Changing the Trajectory of Students' Lives; Keeping Safe from Wildfires |
| Arthur R Dubs Foundation | Medford, OR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Support student enrichment projects |
| Lane R Colvin Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation | Jacksonville, OR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support the power to response project at the prospect fire… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Murphy, Oregon?
Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, Arthur R Dubs Foundation, Lane R Colvin Family Foundation, Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation reported grants to Murphy organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Murphy. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.