Murphy Family Charitable Trust
Murphy Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with listed purposes including education, religion, scientific work, and assistance to people overcoming poverty.
Murphy Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Murphy Family Charitable Trust gave $344K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $343,750
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,731
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,797
- -98.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Murphy Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 Riviera Isle Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2622
Phone: (954) 746-2221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murphy Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ireland Funds America ($66K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the share of grant dollars by recipient state was Florida 27%, New York 26%, Massachusetts 26%, California 15%, and Ohio 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Murphy Family Charitable Trust gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2023) to $344K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Franciscan Foundation Burlingame, CA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Nova Southeast University Ft Lauderdale, FL | Educational | $50,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America NY, NY | Educational | $27,000 |
| Catholic Charities Wilton Manor, FL | Religious | $25,000 |
| Irish Educational Bronx, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | Scientific | $21,500 |
| The Ireland Funds America NY, NY | Educational | $17,500 |
| Catholic Foundation of Fall River, MA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Action for Boston Community Boston, MA | Assisting Low Inc Overcome Poverty | $12,500 |
| The Ireland Funds America NY, NY | Educational | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,797 | $87,900 | $343,779 | $343,750 | 27 | $343,750 | $1,339 |
| 2023 | $260,676 | $512,000 | $251,324 | $250,084 | 20 | $250,084 | $2,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murphy Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants include educational and religious purposes, as well as support for scientific work and assistance to people overcoming poverty.
The trust also supported organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of activities. Catholic Charities says it serves people in need with charity and compassion. Nantucket Golf Club says it provides golf, tournaments, and social activities for members and families. Riverside Foundation says it provides care and housing for adults with developmental disabilities, while NHA Properties says it provides suitable housing for people with low, moderate, and middle incomes in Nantucket County. Bonnet House says it preserves art, history, and nature and provides inspiration and respite.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 27 grants totaling $343,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 to Capuchin Franciscan Foundation for a religious purpose and $50,000 to Nova Southeast University for an educational purpose. The Ireland Funds America received grants of $27,000, $17,500, and $12,500, each for an educational purpose. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Catholic Charities for a religious purpose, $25,000 to Irish Educational for an educational purpose, and $21,500 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital for a scientific purpose. Nantucket Golf Club received grants of $10,750 and $10,000; its stated mission is to provide golf, tournaments, and social activities for members and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William M Murphy is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Murphy Family Charitable Trust is led by William M. Murphy, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William M. Murphy
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Family Charitable Trust
How much does Murphy Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust gave $344K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 20 grants.
What is Murphy Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,731, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Murphy Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were NY, NY (4 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants), Nantucket, MA (3 grants) and Fall River, MA (2 grants).
Does Murphy Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Murphy Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (14 grants), "Religious" (6 grants) and "Scientific" (5 grants).
Who are Murphy Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Ireland Funds America ($66,000 across 4 grants), Capuchin Franciscan Foundation ($50,000) and Nova Southeast University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murphy Family Charitable Trust?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $344K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murphy Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants include educational and religious purposes, as well as support for scientific work and assistance to people overcoming poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murphy Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Murphy Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Murphy Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6270186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Murphy Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2023–2024
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