The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund gave $890K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $178K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,000
- +91.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $178,000
- +205.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,128,913
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 488 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asphalt Green ($845K). Together the top 5 received $890K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 33 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $466K (2023) to $892K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $890K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Green New York, NY | Charitable | $845,000 |
| University Academy Liberty, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Notre Dame de Sion Schools Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| De La Salle Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Prep KC Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,128,913 | $1,185,203 | $1,156,348 | $890,000 | 5 | $1,156,348 | $1,185,203 | $839,829 |
| 2023 | $14,100,058 | $1,521,916 | $554,218 | $466,000 | 8 | $554,218 | $1,499,814 | $736,078 |
| 2022 | $8,999,775 | $1,171,774 | $1,115,092 | $891,687 | 8 | $1,115,092 | $1,127,144 | $748,107 |
| 2021 | $9,221,820 | $747,616 | $1,050,815 | $860,000 | 6 | $1,042,912 | $747,616 | $846,227 |
| 2020 | $9,525,019 | $383,711 | $964,347 | $773,750 | 6 | — | $383,711 | $725,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $840K 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
The available information does not state the fund’s mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes sports, fitness, and play; education; and support for schools. Asphalt Green describes itself as a New York City nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and building community through sports, fitness, and play for all. University Academy describes its mission as operating and maintaining an educational institution. De La Salle describes its mission as supporting La Salle Charter Schools, Inc. and enhancing students’ educational experience in St. Louis, Missouri.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 5 grants totaling $890,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $845,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $845,000 to Asphalt Green in New York, NY. Other listed grants were $15,000 to University Academy in Liberty, MO, and $10,000 each to Notre Dame de Sion Schools, De La Salle, and Prep KC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David F Oliver and David W Dickey as trustees.
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David F Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $14K (2024)
David W Dickey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $14K (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 $14K, to David F Oliver (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund
How much does The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund give each year?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund gave $890K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $466K across 8 grants.
What is The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $178,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund give grants?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Asphalt Green ($845,000), University Academy ($15,000) and Notre Dame de Sion Schools ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $840K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund fund?
The available information does not state the fund’s mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes sports, fitness, and play; education; and support for schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's EIN?
The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6887044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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