Klaus Murphy Fdn

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 65-6049287

The Klaus Murphy Foundation is an independent private foundation established in 1990. The foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as corporate trustee, along with co-trustees Suzanne M. Moore and Randy W. Moore. The foundation maintains offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, with mailing address in St. Louis, Missouri.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.0M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$300K

-26.8% YoY

Grant Count

-13.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-15.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Klaus Murphy Fdn reported a distributable amount of $643K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To provide relief for the poor, distressed, or underprivileged in Key West or Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida.

Primary Focus Areas:

Economically disadvantaged people
Religion
Christianity
Catholicism
Human services
Education
Health
Public/society benefit

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000 to $35,000

Average Grant

$10,000 to $35,000

Review Cycle

November 15

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary Service Area: Key West or Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida

The foundation also funds initiatives in other Florida cities including Davie and Tavernier.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.8M (98%)

District of Columbia $20K (1%)

Texas $15K (1%)

Illinois $10K (1%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Texas

Cities

ClermontDavieIrvingKey WestMarathonNorthbrookTavernierWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $9,952,874
Total revenues: $308,869
Total expenses: $723,763
Investment income and dividends: $257,205
Number of employees: 3

As of 2023:

Investment income and dividends: $298,142

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$9,976,514	$9,952,874	$10,360,650
Revenue	$626,963	$308,869	$-753,407
Expenses	$644,697	$723,763	$748,795
Qualifying Distributions	$488,323	$584,796	$530,465
Net Investment Income	$471,816	$166,967	$112,284
Distributable Amount	$643,007	$575,991	$537,102

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Klaus Murphy Fdn

Foundation

Fred M. Klaus and Harold L. Murphy Charitable Foundation Grant

KLAUS MURPHY FDN

Amount

US $10,000 - US $35,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Wesley House Family Services Inc ($40,000), Samuels House Inc ($35,000), Womankind Inc ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IRVING, TX	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC CLERMONT, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC KEY WEST, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES INC KEY WEST, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$40,000
MONROE ASSOCIATION KEY WEST, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
FLORIDA KEYS CHILDRENS SHELTER INC TAVERNIER, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$30,000
AH OF MONROE COUNTY INC KEY WEST, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
FLORIDA KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION INC KEY WEST, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
FLORIDA KEYS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTE MARATHON, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. - Corporate Co-Trustee (compensation: $107,363)
Suzanne M. Moore - Co-Trustee (compensation: $70,288)
Randy W. Moore - Co-Trustee (compensation: $70,288)

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUZANNE M MOORE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$78,015
RANDY W MOORE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$78,015
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$115,110

Contact Information

Phone: 888-730-4933
Website: www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/klaus-murphy-charitable-foundation/
EIN: 65-6049287
Mailing Address: PO Box 505, Mac H0006-092, St Louis, MO 63166-0505

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Klaus Murphy Fdn fund?

**Mission:** To provide relief for the poor, distressed, or underprivileged in Key West or Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Economically disadvantaged people • Religion • Christianity • Catholicism • Human services • Education • Health • Public/society benefit

How do I apply for a grant from Klaus Murphy Fdn?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Average grant size: $10,000 to $35,000 • Average number of grants per year: 10 • Average total giving per year: $350,000 **Application Process:** • Applications accepted year-round • Annual application deadline: November 15 • Grant decisions communicated by end of April for applications received by deadline • Applicants receive email confirmation of submission • Periodic progress reports and final reports required **Eligibility Requirements:** • Organizations must q…

Where does Klaus Murphy Fdn make grants?

**Primary Service Area:** Key West or Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida The foundation also funds initiatives in other Florida cities including Davie and Tavernier.

What size grants does Klaus Murphy Fdn award?

In 2025, Klaus Murphy Fdn awarded 13 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Klaus Murphy Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Klaus Murphy Fdn reported a distributable amount of $643K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.