Murar Foundation Inc
Murar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Linville, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to North Carolina recipients.
Murar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Murar Foundation Inc gave $590K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in North Carolina. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $590,000
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,167
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,064,654
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Murar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 705, Linville, NC 28646
Phone: (828) 898-4738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Appalachian Theatre of the High Country ($100K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($337,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 52 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Florida and New York each received 2%, and Louisiana received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $339K (2022) to $590K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $337,500 |
| Appalachian Theatre of the High Country Boone, NC | Support for the appalachian theatre for future artistic performances. | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc Boone, NC | Supports the regional healthcare system bringing care to individuals. | $50,000 |
| Avery County Humane Society Inc Newland, NC | Not for Profit Animal Shelter. | $50,000 |
| Camp Fiesta Inc Weston, FL | Summer Camp for Children with Cancer. | $10,000 |
| Stuttering Association for the Young Inc New York City, NY | Organization Serving Children with Stuttering Issues. | $10,000 |
| Temple of the High Country Boone, NC | Synagogue Serving the High Country of North Carolina. | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, NC | Live theatrical productions at an affordable price to residents and visitors. | $5,000 |
| First Louisiana-Mississippi Metairie, LA | Promotion of Robotics and Science for Children. | $5,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc Linville, NC | A nonprofit organization operating grandfather mountain including habitats and education. | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,064,654 | $1,044,628 | $677,192 | $590,000 | 12 | $590,000 | $946,898 | $580,520 |
| 2024 | $6,697,218 | $416,699 | $598,961 | $500,000 | 10 | $500,000 | $328,649 | $564,541 |
| 2023 | $6,879,480 | $925,552 | $575,173 | $487,000 | 10 | $487,000 | $827,209 | $508,563 |
| 2022 | $6,529,101 | $134,423 | $396,870 | $339,000 | 10 | $339,000 | $94,390 | $539,965 |
| 2021 | $6,791,548 | $396,123 | $575,363 | $494,000 | 10 | $494,000 | $359,991 | $570,733 |
| 2020 | $6,971,711 | $841,658 | $426,548 | $360,000 | 12 | — | $770,045 | $482,394 |
| 2019 | $6,556,601 | $459,450 | $555,476 | $500,000 | 15 | — | $385,873 | $465,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $581K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as “SMASH CAPITAL FUND I LP - PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS FROM PASS-THROUGH.” Its grants support organizations in areas including education, arts and culture, healthcare, animal welfare, children’s programs, science and technology, and environmental education.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation says it supports healthcare in western North Carolina through its work with Appalachian Regional Healthcare System and its affiliates. Lees-McRae College says its mission is to help students broaden their horizons, pursue careers, and find their place in the world through education and service. The Stuttering Association for the Young describes itself as empowering, educating, and supporting young people who stutter. Camp Fiesta describes its program as a free camp for children with cancer. First Louisiana-Mississippi says it engages young people in mentor-based science, engineering, and technology programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $500,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $255,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $590,000.
The largest grants were $255,000 to Appalachian State University Foundation for an endowment for the Summer Festival, student scholarships, and concert hall renovations; $125,000 to Avery Humane Society for its nonprofit animal shelter; $50,000 to Appalachian Theatre for future artistic performances; and $25,000 to Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation to support the regional healthcare system. Other grants included $10,000 each to Camp Fiesta, Lees-McRae College, and the Stuttering Association for the Young, and $5,000 each to Ensemble Stage, First Louisiana-Mississippi, and Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erica Lauren, Jennifer S. Junker, Nancy Schaffel, and Neil Schaffel as directors.
Murar Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erica Lauren
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer S. Junker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Schaffel
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Schaffel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Murar Foundation Inc
How much does Murar Foundation Inc give each year?
Murar Foundation Inc gave $590K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 10 grants.
What is Murar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Murar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $49,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murar Foundation Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does Murar Foundation Inc give grants?
Murar Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boone, NC (4 grants) and Newland, NC (2 grants).
Does Murar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Murar Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Murar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Murar Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Appalachian Theatre of the High Country ($100,000), Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Avery County Humane Society Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($337,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Murar Foundation Inc?
Murar Foundation Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $581K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murar Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as “SMASH CAPITAL FUND I LP - PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS FROM PASS-THROUGH.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murar Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Murar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1003305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Murar Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Murar Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/murar-foundation-inc-morg_f6c16e37accb48c0b69d7a8c084ded31
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