Murphy's Knees Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $272K. Net investment income was $67K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$272K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$272K
About Murphy's Knees Fund
Based on IRS filings
Murphy's Knees Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $272K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $211,228 | $105,040 |
| Revenue | $66,634 | $107,359 | $4,403 |
| Expenses | $277,862 | $1,171 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $271,692 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66,634 | $7,359 | $4,403 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Pope Memorial Humane Society ($271,692).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POPE MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY THOMASTON, ME | CONTRIBUTION OF REMAINING CASH, PRIOR TO CLOSING OF FOUNDATION. | $271,692 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KORONA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARYANN KORONA | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphy's Knees Fund?
Murphy's Knees Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Murphy's Knees Fund operate?
Murphy's Knees Fund has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Murphy's Knees Fund award?
In 2022, Murphy's Knees Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $272K — an average of about $272K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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