Murphy Family Foundation
The Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986, based in Solon, Ohio. The foundation supports organizations addressing poverty and related social issues in the greater Cleveland area through grants funded by passive income.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$433K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
70
+9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-2.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to support viable programs addressing the problems and causes of poverty in the greater Cleveland area. Grantmaking focuses primarily on organizations providing:
- Food for the hungry
- Shelter for the homeless
- Educational support services for the disadvantaged
Recent grant distribution shows that 45% of giving supports Social & Human Services, 24% supports Education, and approximately 14% supports Religion-related programs.
Grantmaking
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website. There are no application deadlines.
Grant Range
approximately $5,000-$20,000 based on recent awards
Average Grant
approximately $5,000-$20,000 based on recent awards
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Ohio, with 87% of grants supporting Ohio-based organizations. The foundation also supports organizations in multiple states including Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,498,903
- Total Revenues: $549,972
- Total Expenses: $545,940
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.5 million
- Total Revenues: $223,000
- Total Expenses: $499,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,498,903 | $6,498,571 | $6,774,837 |
| Revenue | $549,972 | $222,989 | $141,219 |
| Expenses | $545,940 | $499,255 | $495,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $432,600 | $404,450 | $396,069 |
| Net Investment Income | $454,370 | $222,989 | $167,454 |
| Distributable Amount | $498,135 | $434,786 | $438,946 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Murphy Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Melody Murphy - President
- Murlan J. Murphy Jr. - Trustee
- Raymond M. Murphy - Trustee
- Paul J. Murphy - Secretary & Treasurer
- Brian F. Murphy - Trustee
- Rita M. Carfagna - Trustee
All trustees and officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MURLAN J MURPHY JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RAYMOND M MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAUL J MURPHY | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 4 | — |
| BRIAN F MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RITA M CARFAGNA | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MELODY MURPHY | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 31025 Carter Street, Solon, Ohio 44139
- Phone: 216-831-7320
- Website: www.murphyfamilyfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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