Mercedes Murphy Foundation
Mercedes Murphy Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $951 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $54K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$951
-72.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
+39.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+11.9% YoY
About Mercedes Murphy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mercedes Murphy Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $951 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $54K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $951 | $3,463 | $11,260 |
| Revenue | $51,680 | $30,889 | $52,572 |
| Expenses | $54,192 | $38,678 | $43,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $38,643 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | $176 | $189 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Smaistrla Tristan ($15,950), Lorenzo Crow ($15,500), Russell Hymel ($14,628).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LORENZO CROW Houston, TX | Tuition | $15,500 |
| RUSSELL HYMEL Houston, TX | Tuition | $14,628 |
| SMAISTRLA TRISTAN Houston, TX | Tuition | $15,950 |
| DOMINIC TAMEZ Pearland, TX | Tuition | $6,754 |
| JOSE A GARZA Houston, TX | USMLE Step Exams | $1,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD C MURPHY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JESSE N MURPHY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BOGAR VENTURA | SECRETARY | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Mercedes Murphy Foundation?
As of 2024, Mercedes Murphy Foundation holds $951 in total assets with $52K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $54K in 2024.
Where does Mercedes Murphy Foundation operate?
Mercedes Murphy Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Mercedes Murphy Foundation award?
In 2024, Mercedes Murphy Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mercedes Murphy Foundation's EIN?
Mercedes Murphy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0150340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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