T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Novi, Michigan. It reported making 19 grants totaling $71,350 in 2024 and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust gave $71K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,350
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,755
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $811,876
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% 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 T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41683 Hempshire Street, Novi, MI 48375
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rose Hill Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 10% to New York, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $56K (2020) to $76K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Foundation Holly, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Madonna University Livonia, MI | For the organization to use to benefit the scholarship fund. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Detroit, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $8,500 |
| Pope Francis Center Detroit, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $8,500 |
| Angela Hospice Livonia, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Farmington Hills, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $6,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation Bingham Farms, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Church of the Holy Family Novi, MI | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission and S Thoreau, NM | For the organization to use to accomplish its tax exempt purpose. | $1,350 |
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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 | $811,876 | $39,357 | $82,463 | $71,350 | 19 | $71,350 | $27,463 | $69,008 |
| 2023 | $854,982 | $3,929 | $75,682 | $63,050 | 20 | $63,050 | $18,337 | $60,979 |
| 2022 | $926,735 | $27,611 | $75,736 | $65,600 | 18 | $65,600 | $20,209 | $66,403 |
| 2021 | $974,860 | $24,879 | $87,926 | $75,730 | 19 | $75,730 | $20,690 | $71,265 |
| 2020 | $1,037,907 | $23,799 | $65,027 | $56,039 | 20 | — | $33,295 | $59,275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $69K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. Rose Hill Foundation says it raises and manages funds for Rose Hill Center, which provides treatment programs for adults with mental illness. Madonna University describes its mission as Catholic and Franciscan higher education integrating liberal arts and career preparation. Pope Francis Center says it provides holistic, transformational solutions to people experiencing homelessness. Michigan Parkinson Foundation says it supports people impacted by Parkinson’s and related movement disorders, along with their care partners, families, and healthcare professionals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $71,350. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,350.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Rose Hill Foundation and Madonna University; $8,500 each to Salvation Army and Pope Francis Center; $6,000 each to Angela Hospice and Habitat for Humanity; and $5,000 each to Michigan Parkinson Foundation and Michael J Fox Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacquelyn Murphy, Thomas B Murphy Jr, Mark Murphy, Michael Murphy, Robert Murphy, and Elizabeth Robert as trustees.
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas B. Murphy Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Elizabeth Robert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Murphy
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Thomas B Murphy Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust gave $71K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 20 grants.
What is T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $3,755, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (4 grants), Livonia, MI (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bingham Farms, MI (2 grants).
Does T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Rose Hill Foundation ($10,000), Madonna University ($10,000) and Salvation Army ($8,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust reported $812K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. Rose Hill Foundation says it raises and manages funds for Rose Hill Center, which provides treatment programs for adults with mental illness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2531815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does T B Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust 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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