Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation
The Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Established in 1969, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a family foundation. The foundation is located at 1505 Hunter Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$569K
-8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$121K
-11.0% YoY
Grant Count
29
-14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on the arts and education.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains modest grantmaking capacity relative to its asset base, suggesting a conservative distribution approach.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $896,000
- Total Expenses: $141,000
- Revenue: $90,400
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $569,291 | $619,613 | $744,607 |
| Revenue | $90,398 | $20,395 | $-4,836 |
| Expenses | $140,720 | $145,389 | $116,507 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $133,205 | $138,150 | $104,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $83,224 | $18,161 | $14,548 |
| Distributable Amount | $46,190 | $47,875 | $53,019 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- Katherine Murphy — President
- Georgia Johnson — Vice President
- Cecily Majerus — Vice President
All three officers serve on a volunteer basis with minimal time commitment (0.1 hours per week) and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Murphy | President | 0.1 | — |
| Georgia Johnson | Vice President | 0.1 | — |
| Cecily Majerus | Vice President | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 612-370-0950
- Address: 1505 Hunter Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391-9661
- EIN: 23-7026492
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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