Murphy Family Foundation
The Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Issaquah, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, schools, and a small government organization, including recipients in Minnesota and Illinois.
Murphy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Murphy Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), top state Minnesota. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,142,450
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,402
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,999,104
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (7% 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 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1608 24Th Ave Ne, Issaquah, WA 98029
Phone: (952) 473-0868
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murphy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Trail ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 76 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in a state not identified in the available information, 7% to Minnesota, and less than 1% to Illinois. Named 2024 grantees include organizations in Minnesota and Illinois, as well as recipients whose locations are not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murphy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 807% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 487% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $117K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Trail | To help fund the programs of this small government organization | $1,030,002 |
| Sparky- Y Youth Labs Minneapolis, MN | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organizationvarious stock donated on 04/0857 aapl, 21 meta, 24 msftboook value: $21,895.comparable sales was used to determine book and fmv | $30,696 |
| Girls on the Run Minneapolis, MN | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organizationvarious stocks donated on 03/05, book value $13,045.26 aapl, 5 avgo, 5 meta, 11 msftcomparable sales used to determine book and fmv. | $18,017 |
| JXTA Minneapolis, MN | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization | $12,000 |
| Migizi Minneapolis, MN | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)3 organizationstock donated on 03/2268 shares aapl, book value $8,842comparable sales used to determine book and fmv. | $11,715 |
| Glenmercy Elementary School | To help fund the programs of this non-profit organization | $5,000 |
| Family Action Network Evanston, IL | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 |
| Rossland Summit School | To help fund the programs of this small school. | $4,000 |
| Sanctuary Children's House | To help fund the programs of this 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 |
| Fruitvale Elementary School | To help fund the programs of this small school. | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,999,104 | $1,337,893 | $1,221,446 | $1,142,450 | 21 | $1,177,258 | $361,740 | $241,881 |
| 2023 | $3,866,011 | $785,575 | $841,275 | $774,585 | 16 | $803,557 | $91,833 | $216,059 |
| 2022 | $3,928,670 | $583,581 | $215,373 | $159,563 | 11 | $184,592 | $255,855 | $198,772 |
| 2021 | $3,560,462 | $898,598 | $177,414 | $126,000 | 14 | $148,098 | $98,148 | $184,534 |
| 2020 | $2,839,278 | $134,771 | $160,003 | $117,000 | 14 | — | $111,844 | $143,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murphy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for nonprofit organizations, schools, and a small government organization. Among the grantees, Family Action Network describes its mission as connecting parents, educators, and professionals through collaborative programming that educates, inspires, and positively impacts the broader community. Northstar Christian Academy says it offers students a Christian curriculum, including Bible and physical education classes, and online curriculum content through an arrangement with Liberty University. Minnesota Neonatal Foundation describes its mission as enhancing the healing environment of neonatal intensive care for patients, families, and staff.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $1,142,450. Grants ranged from $254 to $1,030,002, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest award was $1,030,002 to City of Trail, for programs of a small government organization. Other notable grants included $30,696 to Sparky- Y Youth Labs, $18,017 to Girls on the Run, $12,000 to JXTA, and $11,715 to MIGIZI. Other reported awards included $4,000 to Family Action Network, $3,000 to Northstar Christian Academy, and $1,000 to Minnesota Neonatal Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Murphy as president and secretary; Richard Murphy as vice president and treasurer; and Madelyn Murphy-Homer and Ryan Murphy as directors.
Murphy Family Foundation is led by Ann Murphy, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Murphy
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madelyn Murphy-Homer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Ryan Murphy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Murphy
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Colin Murphy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Madelyn Murphy (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Madelyn Murphy-Homer (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Murphy Family Foundation
How much does Murphy Family Foundation give each year?
Murphy Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $775K across 16 grants.
What is Murphy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Murphy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $54,402, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murphy Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Murphy Family Foundation give grants?
Murphy Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 7% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants).
Does Murphy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Murphy Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Fund the Programs of This Small School." (7 grants) and "To Help Fund the Programs of This 501(C)(3) Organization" (5 grants).
Who are Murphy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Murphy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Trail ($1,030,002), Sparky- Y Youth Labs ($30,696) and Girls on the Run ($18,017), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murphy Family Foundation?
Murphy Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murphy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for nonprofit organizations, schools, and a small government organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murphy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murphy Family Foundation's EIN?
Murphy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2524458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Murphy Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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