John W and Bertie Murphy Deming
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $294K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $852K. Net investment income was $231K.
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming at a glance
In short: John W and Bertie Murphy Deming gave $852K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $852K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $852,356
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $852,356
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $852,356
- Total assets
- $294,187
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% 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 John W and Bertie Murphy Deming funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Attached ($852K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John W and Bertie Murphy Deming gives
- Giving grew 570% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $852K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $852K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Attached On File, LA | Various/ Operations | $852,356 |
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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 | $294,187 | $860,939 | $860,039 | $852,356 | 1 | $860,039 | $230,939 | $754,703 |
| 2024 | $293,286 | $810,253 | $679,791 | $671,400 | 1 | $680,255 | $210,253 | $863,921 |
| 2023 | $162,824 | $414,441 | $497,888 | $490,126 | 1 | $495,888 | $187,441 | $677,609 |
| 2022 | $246,272 | $129,371 | $132,345 | $127,292 | 1 | $132,345 | $129,371 | $566,193 |
| 2021 | $249,246 | $95,987 | $95,732 | $90,157 | 1 | — | $95,987 | $325,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W and Bertie Murphy Deming reported a distributable amount of $755K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenner Sadler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mamie Sterkx
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bertie Deming Smith
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John W and Bertie Murphy Deming
How much does John W and Bertie Murphy Deming give each year?
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming gave $852K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $671K across 1 grant.
How large is John W and Bertie Murphy Deming?
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming reported $294K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $860K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $755K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John W and Bertie Murphy Deming operate?
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is John W and Bertie Murphy Deming's EIN?
John W and Bertie Murphy Deming's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6041682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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