Murphy Charitable Family Foundation
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ankeny, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $508,200 to organizations working in areas including food assistance, athletics, education, church activities, and cancer support.
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Murphy Charitable Family Foundation gave $508K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Iowa. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $508,200
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,350
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,750
- Total assets
- $4,876,225
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Murphy Charitable Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says requests must be made in writing. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be received prior to December 31.
- Deadline
- Requests must be received prior to December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael P Murphy
Mailing address: PO Box 667, Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: (515) 490-7019
Email: mike.murphy@powerhousenow.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murphy Charitable Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of Iowa ($145K). Together the top 10 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 55 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 76% to Iowa, 20% to West Virginia, 5% to Texas, and less than 1% to New York. Its listed 2024 recipients were located in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murphy Charitable Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $32K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2024) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $508K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Provide meals to Iowans in need. | $145,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Morgantown, WV | Support athletes under promotional strategy. | $100,000 |
| Cyclone Regional Training Center Ankeny, IA | Student athlete performance center. | $85,000 |
| We Will Collective Des Moines, IA | Support athletes under promotional strategy. | $50,000 |
| Twin Lakes Golf Course Rockwell City, IA | Sustain golf activities. | $32,200 |
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | Exercise science facility and scholarship. | $31,500 |
| Hope Lutheran Church West Des Moines, IA | Support church operation and activities. | $30,000 |
| Powerhouse Foundation Crowley, TX | Provides meals to low income families. | $23,000 |
| American Cancer Society Iowa City, IA | Provide assistance to those going through cancer. | $7,500 |
| Polk City Community Foundation Des Moines, IA | Improving quality of life in Polk City. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,876,225 | $142,224 | $528,418 | $508,200 | 12 | $508,200 | $99,772 |
| 2023 | $5,147,847 | $195,773 | $578,733 | $567,250 | 11 | $567,250 | $195,773 |
| 2022 | $5,472,541 | $-8,125 | $628,723 | $618,975 | 11 | $618,975 | $27,556 |
| 2021 | $6,139,720 | $12,111 | $1,960,208 | $1,955,950 | 13 | $1,955,950 | $12,111 |
| 2020 | $5,967,869 | $26,999 | $2,069,738 | $2,069,000 | 8 | — | $26,999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for food assistance, athletic training and activities, a college facility and scholarship, church operations, and cancer-related assistance.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Food Bank of Iowa says it distributes salvageable food to member agencies serving people who are ill or in need, and Powerhouse Foundation says it seeks to meet community members’ physical, spiritual, financial, and emotional needs. Cyclone Regional Training Center says it provides training opportunities for athletes pursuing Olympic-level freestyle wrestling. Wartburg College describes its work as challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $508,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $145,000, with a median grant of $30,750. Among the largest awards, Food Bank of Iowa received $145,000 for meals for Iowans in need; West Virginia University Foundation received $100,000 to support athletes under a promotional strategy; Cyclone Regional Training Center received $85,000 for a student-athlete performance center; and We Will Collective received $50,000 to support athletes under a promotional strategy. Other grants included $32,200 to Twin Lakes Golf Course to sustain golf activities, $31,500 to Wartburg College for an exercise science facility and scholarship, and $30,000 to Hope Lutheran Church for church operations and activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Murphy as CEO and Miranda S Murphy, Megan J Murphy, and Riley R Murphy as directors.
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation is led by Michael Murphy, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Murphy
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan J Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miranda S Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Riley R Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Murphy Charitable Family Foundation
How much does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give each year?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation gave $508K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $567K across 11 grants.
What is Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,750, and its average grant was $42,350, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murphy Charitable Family Foundation that year got $44K on average.
Where does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give grants?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of Iowa ($145,000), West Virginia University Foundation ($100,000) and Cyclone Regional Training Center ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murphy Charitable Family Foundation?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for food assistance, athletic training and activities, a college facility and scholarship, church operations, and cancer-related assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murphy Charitable Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says requests must be made in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's EIN?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2711623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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