Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sandusky, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $13K.
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,213
- +123.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,536
- +86.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,003
- Total assets
- $250,095
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sandusky State Theatre ($25K). Together the top 6 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 480% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky State Theatre Sandusky, OH | Donation | $25,000 |
| Darlin Farms Bellevue, OH | Donation | $18,708 |
| Victory Kitchen Sandusky, OH | Donation | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Sandusky, OH | Donation | $5,005 |
| Habitat for Humanity Port Clinton, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Father's Heart Outreach Sandusky, OH | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,095 | $69,895 | $82,713 | $69,213 | 6 | $69,213 | $12,725 | $14,410 |
| 2023 | $265,165 | $8,886 | $47,825 | $30,996 | 5 | $30,996 | $13,976 | $17,112 |
| 2022 | $307,105 | $48,144 | $95,774 | $75,308 | 6 | $75,308 | $11,454 | $16,623 |
| 2021 | $353,889 | $107,390 | $68,907 | $51,218 | 8 | $51,218 | $11,542 | $22,933 |
| 2020 | $315,655 | $116,185 | $65,105 | $47,283 | 7 | — | $6,185 | $16,856 |
| 2019 | $264,969 | $213,954 | $66,236 | $47,000 | 7 | — | $4,988 | $14,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Louise Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Patrick Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $4K, to Patrick Murray (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation
How much does Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation give each year?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,003, and its average grant was $11,536, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation give grants?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandusky, OH (4 grants).
Does Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sandusky State Theatre ($25,000), Darlin Farms ($18,708) and Victory Kitchen ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2407331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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