Murlan Foundation
Murlan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Solon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $190K.
Murlan Foundation at a glance
In short: Murlan Foundation gave $145K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,334
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,167
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,060,468
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Murlan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Virginia Children's Wellness Initiative ($25K). Together the top 7 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Murlan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Children's Wellness Initiative Cville, VA | General | $25,000 |
| University of Virginia Boone, IA | General | $20,237 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Shipman, VA | General | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville, VA | General | $20,000 |
| The Paramount Theater Charlottesville, VA | General | $19,819 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | General | $15,278 |
| Light House Studio Charlottesville, VA | General | $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 | $2,060,468 | $192,210 | $149,921 | $145,334 | 8 | $145,334 | $190,137 | $126,295 |
| 2024 | $2,024,815 | $139,363 | $110,366 | $106,958 | 6 | $106,958 | $137,670 | $123,570 |
| 2023 | $2,116,438 | $93,541 | $102,682 | $100,251 | 7 | $100,251 | $91,110 | $110,951 |
| 2022 | $2,125,454 | $52,433 | $134,679 | $128,906 | 4 | $128,906 | $46,660 | $113,068 |
| 2021 | $2,207,700 | $143,625 | $120,356 | $117,687 | 5 | $117,687 | $140,956 | $127,767 |
| 2020 | $2,184,431 | $61,858 | $82,348 | $80,000 | 2 | — | $59,510 | $107,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murlan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Murlan Foundation is led by Raymond M. Murphy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond M. Murphy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary K. Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Murlan Foundation
How much does Murlan Foundation give each year?
Murlan Foundation gave $145K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is Murlan Foundation's typical grant size?
Murlan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,167, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Murlan Foundation give grants?
Murlan Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Does Murlan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Murlan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Murlan Foundation's largest grantees?
Murlan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Virginia Children's Wellness Initiative ($25,000), University of Virginia ($20,237) and Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Murlan Foundation?
Murlan Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Murlan Foundation's EIN?
Murlan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2092745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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