Klaus Murphy Fdn
Klaus Murphy Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its filing states that grants are restricted to charities or charitable organizations located in or providing services in Key West or Stock Island, Florida, with a focus on assisting people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged.
Klaus Murphy Fdn at a glance
In short: Klaus Murphy Fdn gave $300K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,077
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,976,514
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Klaus Murphy Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications must be submitted in writing and include financial reports, a tax determination letter, and a list of the organization’s current board of directors. The filing names “KlausMurphy Foundation- Wells Farg” as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 30 annually. The April 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 30 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Klausmurphy Foundation- Wells Farg
Mailing address: One West Fourth St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (800) 352-3705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Klaus Murphy Fdn
Who Klaus Murphy Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wesley House Family Services Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 68 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic restriction is charities or charitable organizations located in or providing services in Key West or Stock Island, Florida. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 3% to recipients in Texas, and 3% to recipients in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Klaus Murphy Fdn open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $268K (2021) to $440K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley House Family Services Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Samuels House Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Womankind Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Florida Keys Childrens Shelter Inc Tavernier, FL | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Monroe Association Key West, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Florida Keys Area Health Education Cente Marathon, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Ah of Monroe County Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Inc Key West, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,976,514 | $626,963 | $644,697 | $300,000 | 13 | $488,323 | $471,816 | $643,007 |
| 2024 | $9,952,874 | $308,869 | $723,763 | $410,000 | 15 | $584,796 | $166,967 | $575,991 |
| 2023 | $10,360,650 | $-753,407 | $748,795 | $440,000 | 14 | $530,465 | $112,284 | $537,102 |
| 2022 | $11,830,894 | $1,808,709 | $759,626 | $432,500 | 16 | $571,365 | $1,607,076 | $501,505 |
| 2021 | $10,774,979 | $1,083,382 | $582,585 | $268,350 | 10 | — | $983,316 | $567,394 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated focus is assistance to poor, distressed, or underprivileged people in Key West or Stock Island. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s well-being, housing and homelessness, health care, and services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Among its 2025 grantees, Wesley House Family Services describes its mission as promoting and enhancing the safety, well-being, and development of children. Samuel’s House says it provides housing and care coordination for people experiencing homelessness, including women, families, and men with children. Womankind describes itself as a medical and wellness center providing family planning and primary health care. Star of the Sea Foundation says it provides goods and services to indigent and underprivileged Key West residents at no cost. Florida Keys Outreach Coalition describes its work as helping homeless individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency and preventing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $25,000. Selected awards included $40,000 to Wesley House Family Services, $35,000 each to Samuels House Inc and Womankind Inc, and $30,000 to Florida Keys Childrens Shelter Inc. These grants were designated for general operating or general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne M. Moore and Randy W. Moore as co-trustees and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Klaus Murphy Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randy W. Moore
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$70K (2021) → $78K (2025)
Suzanne M. Moore
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$70K (2021) → $78K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$110K (2021) → $115K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Klaus Murphy Fdn
How much does Klaus Murphy Fdn give each year?
Klaus Murphy Fdn gave $300K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $410K across 15 grants.
What is Klaus Murphy Fdn's typical grant size?
Klaus Murphy Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,077, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Klaus Murphy Fdn that year got $10K on average.
Where does Klaus Murphy Fdn give grants?
Klaus Murphy Fdn gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (8 grants).
Does Klaus Murphy Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Klaus Murphy Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Klaus Murphy Fdn's largest grantees?
Klaus Murphy Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Wesley House Family Services Inc ($40,000), Samuels House Inc ($35,000) and Womankind Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Klaus Murphy Fdn?
Klaus Murphy Fdn reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $488K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $643K (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 Klaus Murphy Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is assistance to poor, distressed, or underprivileged people in Key West or Stock Island. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Klaus Murphy Fdn?
The foundation’s filing says applications must be submitted in writing and include financial reports, a tax determination letter, and a list of the organization’s current board of directors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Klaus Murphy Fdn's EIN?
Klaus Murphy Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6049287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Klaus Murphy Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/klaus-murphy-fdn-morg_ad145072be8d459e80bf9cf581304a90
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