Murrill Foundation Inc
Murrill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations for purposes including education, research and engagement, community health, religious activity, and defending freedom of speech.
Murrill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Murrill Foundation Inc gave $60K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,425
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,777
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $572,237
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% 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 Murrill Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Barry Taylor as the contact, requires no form or materials, and states that awards are subject to IRS approval.
- Contact
Application contact: Barry Taylor
Mailing address: PO Box 3806, Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Phone: (919) 260-1185
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murrill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Livestock Show Rodeo ($24K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 27% to recipients in North Carolina. Pennsylvania received 7%, while Delaware and Arizona each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murrill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 262% 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 $30K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show Rodeo Houston, TX | Educational | $24,000 |
| Rice University Athletic Department Houston, TX | Research & Engagement | $6,000 |
| UNC-Office of University Developmen Chapel Hill, NC | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Southern Smoke Foundation Houston, TX | Community Health | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights Philadelphia, PA | Defending Freedom of Speech | $4,000 |
| NC Center on Actual Innocence Durham, NC | Community | $2,575 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Greenville, DE | Core Programing | $2,500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Protecting Religious Freedom | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Raleigh, NC | Life Threating Medical Illness | $2,000 |
| Church of the Holy Trinity Chapel Hill, NC | Religious | $2,000 |
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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 | $572,237 | $4,509 | $61,247 | $60,425 | 16 | $67,000 | $2,481 | $25,543 |
| 2023 | $578,875 | $3,879 | $48,563 | $45,693 | 22 | $52,693 | $277 | $26,575 |
| 2022 | $559,458 | $2,065 | $44,921 | $42,036 | 18 | $42,036 | — | $28,073 |
| 2021 | $602,314 | $1,793 | $36,881 | $34,400 | 16 | $34,400 | — | $30,625 |
| 2020 | $638,609 | $385 | $32,559 | $30,000 | 12 | — | — | $31,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murrill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational, scientific, community, religious, and health-related purposes. Among its grantees, Southern Smoke Foundation describes its mission as supporting people in the food and beverage community and their suppliers during crises, including health crises and mental health needs. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute says it inspires college students to discover, embrace, and advance principles it describes as making America good, free, and prosperous. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $60,425. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $24,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest grant was $24,000 to Houston Livestock Show Rodeo for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Rice University Athletic Department for research and engagement, $5,000 to UNC-Office of University Development for scientific purposes, and $5,000 to Southern Smoke Foundation for community health. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Foundation for Individual Rights for defending freedom of speech and $2,575 to NC Center on Actual Innocence for community purposes.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials and no deadline, and says awards have no restrictions other than approval by the IRS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barry M. Taylor is listed as president and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Murrill Foundation Inc is led by Barry M. Taylor, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry M. Taylor
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Murrill Foundation Inc
How much does Murrill Foundation Inc give each year?
Murrill Foundation Inc gave $60K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 22 grants.
What is Murrill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Murrill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,777, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murrill Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Murrill Foundation Inc give grants?
Murrill Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants), Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Murrill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Murrill Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Murrill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Murrill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Livestock Show Rodeo ($24,000), Rice University Athletic Department ($6,000) and UNC-Office of University Developmen ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murrill Foundation Inc?
Murrill Foundation Inc reported $572K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murrill Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational, scientific, community, religious, and health-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murrill Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Barry Taylor as the contact, requires no form or materials, and states that awards are subject to IRS approval. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murrill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Murrill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6068245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Murrill Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/murrill-foundation-inc-morg_7649fec91bb84ab1b0b86336a6eb2efd
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