Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, conservation, animal welfare, and humanitarian relief.
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc gave $125K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,310
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,474,038
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% 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 Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: William Washer 15116 Royal Fern Cou, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 443-9457
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($30K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The largest shares of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (31%), Iowa (27%), and the District of Columbia (15%). Maryland received 7% and Tennessee 5%. The 2024 grantees also included organizations in other states, such as Arizona, California, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 29 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2024) to $148K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Use | $30,000 |
| Dana Farber Brookline, MA | General Use | $7,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | General Use | $6,000 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $6,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Martha'svineyard Edgartown, MA | General Use | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders-Ukraine Hagerstown, MD | General Use | $5,000 |
| Cancer Can't Duxbury, MA | General Use | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagertown, MD | General Use | $4,000 |
| American Red Crossukraine Relief Boone, IA | General Use | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Use | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,474,038 | $103,646 | $165,435 | $125,000 | 29 | $125,000 | $68,211 | $129,394 |
| 2023 | $2,538,960 | $74,326 | $155,657 | $126,000 | 32 | $126,000 | $73,554 | $120,800 |
| 2022 | $2,632,145 | $2,797,081 | $164,936 | $148,000 | 29 | $148,000 | $56,441 | $125,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $129K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Guide Dogs for the Blind describes its mission as creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities; Vineyard Conservation Society describes work in conservation, advocacy, public education, and environmental protection; and Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it helps people discover and strengthen connections to the island and its heritage. Other 2024 grantees include health organizations and humanitarian relief organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $125,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $30,000 to American Red Cross in Boone, Iowa; $7,000 to Dana Farber in Brookline, Massachusetts; and $6,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and Make-A-Wish in Phoenix, Arizona. Other grants included $5,000 each to Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, Doctors Without Borders-Ukraine, and Cancer Can’t.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Lee Washer as president and director; Candace Young Guittar as vice president and director; Geoffrey Willets Young as treasurer and director; Lindsay Marie Bohan as secretary and director; and Courtney Young Bruen as director.
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc is led by William Lee Washer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Lee Washer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $500 (2024)
Candace Young Guittar
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $500 (2024)
Courtney Young Bruen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $250 (2024)
Geoffrey Willets Young
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$993 (2022) → $250 (2024)
Lindsay Marie Bohan
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2022) → $500 (2024)
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 $500, to William Lee Washer (President & Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc
How much does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc give each year?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc gave $125K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 32 grants.
What is Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,310, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc give grants?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (27%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (5 grants), Boone, IA (2 grants) and Oak Bluffs, MA (2 grants).
Does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($30,000), Dana Farber ($7,000) and St Judes Children's Research Hosp ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1394707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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