Murphy Charitable Family Foundation
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ankeny, Iowa. Established in 2020, the foundation is supported by Michael P Murphy and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$508K
-10.4% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
-17.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$500–$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Iowa
- West Virginia
- Texas
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $4,876,225
- Total giving: $508,200
- Total revenues: $142,224
- Total expenses: $528,418
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,876,225 | $5,147,847 | $5,472,541 |
| Revenue | $142,224 | $195,773 | $-8,125 |
| Expenses | $528,418 | $578,733 | $628,723 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $508,200 | $567,250 | $618,975 |
| Net Investment Income | $99,772 | $195,773 | $27,556 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael P Murphy — Chief Executive Officer (listed with $0 compensation as of May 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Murphy | CEO | — | — |
| Miranda S Murphy | Director | — | — |
| Megan J Murphy | Director | — | — |
| Riley R Murphy | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Similar funders by location and focus area
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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