Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mackinac Island, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $49K.
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation gave $81K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,500
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,944
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,590,299
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denver Foundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2022) to $96K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation Denver, CO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation Boston, MA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Mackinac Island Community Foundation Mackinac Island, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Anne's Catholic Church Mackinac Island, MI | General Fund | $6,500 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Les Cheneaux Culinery School Hessel, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Give Kids the World Village Kissimmee, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Foundation Cedarville, MI | General Fund | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,590,299 | $71,985 | $136,837 | $80,500 | 9 | $80,500 | $49,078 | $93,531 |
| 2024 | $1,655,151 | $37,991 | $146,291 | $92,600 | 8 | $92,600 | $19,028 | $92,955 |
| 2023 | $1,763,451 | $14,051 | $125,085 | $78,200 | 9 | $78,200 | $18,482 | $86,462 |
| 2022 | $1,874,485 | $-97,484 | $126,461 | $75,950 | 7 | $75,950 | $9,259 | $91,251 |
| 2021 | $2,098,430 | $947,876 | $149,250 | $96,075 | 10 | $96,075 | $925,993 | $93,723 |
| 2020 | $1,299,804 | $49,065 | $144,456 | $93,000 | 16 | — | $27,664 | $91,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation is led by James J. Murray, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Murray
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian F. Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Susan O'Connell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph P. Murray (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation
How much does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation give each year?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation gave $81K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 8 grants.
What is Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $8,944, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation give grants?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Maine (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mackinac Island, MI (2 grants).
Does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Denver Foundation ($20,000), Fidelity Charitable Foundation ($20,000) and Maine Community Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's EIN?
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3085171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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