Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation
The Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Georgia and North Carolina, including a school, a church, and organizations serving young people and people with special needs.
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation at a glance
In short: Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $317K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,536,773
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $317,097
- +119.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $205,887
- Total assets
- $48,032,362
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation
- 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: 4228 Wickersham Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone: (404) 456-0536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saved by Grace ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 65 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 30% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2021) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saved by Grace Brunswick, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Matthews United Methodist Church Matthews, NC | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Rainbow Express Ministries Matthews, NC | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Rescuing Hope Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $161,773 |
| Reinhardt University Waleska, GA | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Crawfish for a Cause Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,032,362 | $5,010,875 | $2,995,274 | $2,536,773 | 8 | $2,541,723 | $4,557,324 | $2,642,532 |
| 2024 | $46,016,761 | $2,689,178 | $2,846,801 | $2,309,283 | 16 | $2,314,033 | $2,257,578 | $2,534,872 |
| 2023 | $46,174,384 | $3,412,801 | $3,095,195 | $2,654,175 | 16 | $2,663,850 | $2,998,521 | $2,369,811 |
| 2022 | $45,856,778 | $4,015,593 | $3,093,082 | $2,550,000 | 14 | $2,550,000 | $3,529,511 | $2,647,830 |
| 2021 | $44,934,267 | $4,079,076 | $2,827,296 | $2,309,159 | 11 | — | $3,625,689 | $2,517,515 |
| 2020 | $43,682,487 | $1,139,015 | $2,721,167 | $2,312,000 | 11 | — | $783,625 | $2,323,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of work: The Lovett School says it develops students’ character and intellect; Rainbow Express Ministries says it equips and nurtures a community that includes young adults with and without special needs; Rescuing Hope says it works to raise awareness of sex trafficking and educate and empower potential victims, first responders, advocates, and survivors; and Reinhardt University says it provides undergraduate and graduate education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $2,536,773. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $205,886. The largest awards were $1,000,000 to Saved by Grace, $500,000 each to Matthews United Methodist Church and The Lovett School, and $250,000 to Rainbow Express Ministries. These grants were listed as unrestricted. Other 2025 awards included $161,773 to Rescuing Hope, $50,000 to Reinhardt University for a scholarship fund, $45,000 to Agape Youth & Family Center, and $30,000 to Crawfish for a Cause.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel Reed, Kelly Boudreau, Michael Williams, and Gil Watson as trustees.
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Reed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Boudreau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gil Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation
How much does Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation give each year?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 16 grants.
What is Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's typical grant size?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $205,887, and its average grant was $317,097, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation give grants?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Matthews, NC (2 grants).
Does Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's largest grantees?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saved by Grace ($1,000,000), Matthews United Methodist Church ($500,000) and The Lovett School ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation reported $48.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (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 Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation?
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 Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's EIN?
Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1936483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stuart & Eulene Murray Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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