LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Navy seal lt michael p murphy posthumonsly awarded the nations highest award for valor. The medal of honor had a favorite saying education will set you free after losing michael in afghanistan and to honor his legacy the family set up the scholorship fund originally using the death benifits received to support educational opportunities
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation gave $111K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,000
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,000
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $982,673
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penn State University ($50K). Together the top 3 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Americans Veterans Center Arlington, VA | Penn State Rotc Support | $35,000 |
| LT Michael Murphy Navy Seal Museam West Sayville, NY | Navy Seal Museam Support | $26,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $982,673 | $237,559 | $198,275 | $111,000 | 3 | $12,873 |
| 2023 | $943,389 | $183,642 | $178,750 | $100,000 | 3 | $15,815 |
| 2022 | $938,497 | $130,867 | $182,275 | $95,000 | 3 | $8,482 |
| 2021 | $989,905 | $240,777 | $175,731 | $75,000 | 3 | $13,384 |
| 2020 | $924,859 | $210,680 | $164,451 | $80,000 | 3 | $14,237 |
About LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Based on IRS filings
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverhead, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $983K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation is led by Daniel J. Murphy, Chairman & Board of Directors since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Murphy
Chairman & Board of Directors
Chairman → Chairman & Board of Directors, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine O'Shea
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Wise Heinz
Scholorship Committee Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Murphy
Scholorship Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen M. Bishop
Scholorship Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen P. Boganshulz
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen T. Murphy
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Mistretta
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen O'Callaghan
Suffolk County Pd
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation
How much does LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation give each year?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation gave $111K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
What is LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $37,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation give grants?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and New York (23%).
Does LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation reported $983K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $238K.
What is LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverhead, NY. It holds $983K in total assets as of 2024.
What is LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
LT Michael P Murphy USN Memorial Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1730124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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