Murphy Family Foundation
Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $505.
Murphy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Murphy Family Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $12,136
- +37.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Murphy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Theapy ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Murphy Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $518K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Theapy Klamath Falls, OR | Charitable Event | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,136 | $13,511 | $10,215 | $2,500 | 1 | $10,204 | $505 | $693 |
| 2022 | $8,840 | $394 | $10,805 | $2,500 | 1 | $10,299 | $385 | $694 |
| 2021 | $19,251 | $292,351 | $526,999 | $518,000 | 5 | $526,678 | $57,351 | $15,410 |
| 2020 | $253,899 | $11,670 | $29,346 | $20,000 | 3 | — | $15,473 | $13,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murphy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $693 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Murphy Family Foundation is led by Stephen Murphy, Director, President, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stephen Murphy
Director, President, Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angeli Crafton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ernst
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Valerie Murphy (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Foundation
How much does Murphy Family Foundation give each year?
Murphy Family Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Murphy Family Foundation?
Murphy Family Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $693 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Murphy Family Foundation operate?
Murphy Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is Murphy Family Foundation's EIN?
Murphy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1704692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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