Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation
The Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 125 grants totaling $667,110 to charitable organizations.
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation gave $667K across 125 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $667,110
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 125
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,337
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,152,349
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($49K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 242 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Delaware. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (38%), North Carolina (13%), and California (10%), followed by Louisiana and Georgia (6% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 125 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $667K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 125 grants totaling $667K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | Igniting Hope Together: Residents Village fund | $42,000 |
| Red Wiggler Foundation Inc Clarksburg, MD | General Operating fund | $38,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | American Cancer Society - VOICES of Black Women fund | $35,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Inc Annapolis, MD | McNew Family Medical Center Programmatic Support fund | $35,000 |
| Langton Green Inc Annapolis, MD | Langton Green Community Farm fund | $31,500 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg Inc St Petersburg, FL | Academic Intervention Program | $28,000 |
| Sue Dinapoli Ovarian Cancer Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Financial Assistance Program | $21,000 |
| The Chrysalis Center Los Angeles, CA | Chrysalis Employment Program | $21,000 |
| Shared Science Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $19,540 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Glen Allen, VA | American Cancer Society Lung Cancer Research fund | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,152,349 | $2,187,790 | $1,099,541 | $667,110 | 125 | $826,392 | $1,951,784 | $1,213,813 |
| 2023 | $16,064,100 | $1,295,688 | $1,253,546 | $937,861 | 114 | $1,052,499 | $1,099,793 | $1,002,819 |
| 2022 | $18,628,540 | $553,445 | $1,442,173 | $1,176,198 | 1 | $1,176,198 | $229,680 | $1,007,857 |
| 2021 | $24,553,211 | $3,684,778 | $1,200,733 | $959,972 | 1 | $959,972 | $3,369,298 | $1,130,439 |
| 2020 | $22,068,287 | $1,060,359 | $1,068,530 | $870,868 | 1 | — | $79,558 | $853,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation says it empowers people of all abilities to live their fullest lives, while Langton Green says it provides homes and support to adults with developmental disabilities. Other recipients describe work in health care, education, STEM learning, workforce readiness, and support for survivors of intimate partner abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 125 grants totaling $667,110. Awards ranged from $100 to $42,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants included $42,000 to Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation for its Residents Village fund; $38,500 to Red Wiggler Foundation for general operating support; and $35,000 each to American Cancer Society for its VOICES of Black Women fund and Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center for programmatic support.
Other listed recipients included Langton Green, which received $31,500 for its Community Farm; Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, which received $28,000 for its Academic Intervention Program; and Chrysalis Center, which received $21,000 for its employment program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Althoff, Eileen M Dillon, Leo K Murray, Jerome Stanton Murray III, and Cristopher White as trustees.
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Althoff
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2023
Trustee & Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen M Dillon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo K Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristopher White
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Stanton Murray III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cris White (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Stanton Murray (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation
How much does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation give each year?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation gave $667K across 125 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $938K across 114 grants.
What is Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,337, across 125 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation give grants?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (13 grants), New Orleans, LA (13 grants), Raleigh, NC (6 grants) and Lexington, KY (5 grants).
Does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 125) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (5 grants).
Who are Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($49,100 across 3 grants), Red Wiggler Foundation Inc ($48,500 across 2 grants) and Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc ($45,300 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $826K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's EIN?
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1805567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jerome-s-and-grace-h-murray-foundation-morg_6bfba7f9ac8f49e3b9bfaea43226f763
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