Murphy's Knees Fund
Murphy's Knees Fund is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $272K. Net investment income was $67K.
Murphy's Knees Fund at a glance
In short: Murphy's Knees Fund gave $272K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $272K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $271,692
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $271,692
- Median grant
- $271,692
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Murphy's Knees Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Pope Memorial Humane Society ($272K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Memorial Humane Society Thomaston, ME | Contribution of remaining cash, prior to closing of foundation. | $271,692 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $66,634 | $277,862 | $271,692 | 1 | $271,692 | $66,634 |
| 2021 | $211,228 | $107,359 | $1,171 | — | — | — | $7,359 |
| 2020 | $105,040 | $4,403 | — | — | — | — | $4,403 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Murphy's Knees Fund is led by John Korona, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Korona
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Korona
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Willard D. Pease (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jacqueline K. Teare (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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's Knees Fund
How much does Murphy's Knees Fund give each year?
Murphy's Knees Fund gave $272K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Murphy's Knees Fund operate?
Murphy's Knees Fund has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Murphy's Knees Fund's EIN?
Murphy's Knees Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3931907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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