The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation
THE JOHN AND GRACILDA MURPHY FAMILY is a private foundation based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In filing year 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $281,900 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Rhode Island and North Carolina.
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation gave $282K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Rhode Island. 79% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $281,900
- +553.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,136
- +413.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,998,165
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John and Gracilda Murphy Family 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: 110 Bow Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 578-6462
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 9% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 189% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $282K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Foster Forward East Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Mom's Across America Weaverville, NC | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Next Generation & Futures Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rise Women Leadership Conference Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Holy Spirit Parish Central Falls, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Michael's Church Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,000 |
| Fox Point East Side Little League Providence, RI | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,400 |
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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 | $2,998,165 | $613,477 | $407,176 | $281,900 | 14 | $344,812 | $347,594 | $215,515 |
| 2024 | $2,954,335 | $238,388 | $122,873 | $43,160 | 11 | $81,083 | $196,598 | $202,087 |
| 2023 | $2,842,314 | $103,269 | $108,480 | $4,200 | 8 | $41,739 | $67,079 | $176,173 |
| 2022 | $2,846,746 | $1,205,187 | $165,366 | $97,500 | 15 | $131,971 | $1,171,792 | $164,064 |
| 2021 | $1,814,769 | $857,545 | $82,818 | $48,800 | 7 | $61,635 | $33,336 | $66,968 |
| 2020 | $1,036,106 | $189,897 | $17,938 | $7,330 | 7 | — | $180,289 | $51,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working on hunger, foster care, healthy communities, women’s leadership, education, and religious and community activities. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ work: the Rhode Island Community Food Bank says its mission is to improve quality of life for Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to hunger; Foster Forward says it empowers lives impacted by foster care; and Moms Across America says it educates and empowers mothers and others to create healthy communities. The RISE Women Leadership Conference describes its work as connecting women while working to eliminate gender, pay, and socioeconomic gaps.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $281,900. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Named recipients included Brown University ($50,000), Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island ($50,000), Foster Forward ($50,000), Rhode Island Community Food Bank ($50,000), Moms Across America ($25,000), Next Generation & Futures ($10,000), RISE Women Leadership Conference ($10,000), The Holy Spirit Parish ($10,000), St Michael’s Church ($7,000), Fox Point East Side Little League ($5,400), Central Falls School District ($5,000), and EG Greenwich News ($5,000). The listed grants were described as unrestricted contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin B Murphy and John Murphy Jr as trustees.
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Murphy Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2025)
Kevin B. Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John M. Murphy Passed June (2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Kevin B Murphy (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation
How much does The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation give each year?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation gave $282K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 11 grants.
What is The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,136, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation give grants?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (8 grants), Central Falls, RI (2 grants) and East Greenwich, RI (2 grants).
Does The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brown University ($50,000), Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island ($50,000) and Foster Forward ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $345K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working on hunger, foster care, healthy communities, women’s leadership, education, and religious and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Gracilda Murphy Family 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 The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's EIN?
The John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6149357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John and Gracilda Murphy Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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