The John and Kellyanne Murray
The John and Kellyanne Murray is a private foundation based in Troy, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $119,900, primarily to organizations in New York.
The John and Kellyanne Murray at a glance
In short: The John and Kellyanne Murray gave $120K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,900
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -35.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,996
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,690,625
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Kellyanne Murray
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should send a letter with supporting attachments that fully disclose the charitable purpose of the applicant to John F Murray Jr. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John F Murray Jr
Mailing address: 10 Naples Ct, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 272-7955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Kellyanne Murray funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Academy of the Holy Names ($35K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 147 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Connecticut, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Florida. Listed recipients include organizations in Albany, Loudonville, Schenectady, and other New York locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John and Kellyanne Murray open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $50K (2020) to $180K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Holy Names Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $35,200 |
| Siena College Loudonville, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Peter's Health Partners Foundation Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust Trumbull, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Siena University Friary Loudonville, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Disability Services Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northern Rivers Development Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| City Mission of Schenectady Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,690,625 | $297,239 | $149,106 | $119,900 | 24 | $119,900 | $148,333 | $118,039 |
| 2024 | $1,645,179 | $104,215 | $170,489 | $142,200 | 37 | $142,604 | $80,053 | $118,187 |
| 2023 | $1,711,453 | $48,315 | $165,557 | $140,925 | 31 | $140,925 | $27,662 | $104,155 |
| 2022 | $1,828,695 | $63,901 | $175,011 | $148,300 | 27 | $148,300 | $39,365 | $106,485 |
| 2021 | $1,939,805 | $80,620 | $202,670 | $179,500 | 28 | $179,500 | $60,699 | $113,224 |
| 2020 | $2,061,855 | $2,111,355 | $49,500 | $49,500 | 6 | — | $3,355 | $20,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Kellyanne Murray reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 show support for a range of organizations. The Rett Syndrome Research Trust describes its mission as developing treatments and cures for Rett syndrome and related MECP2 disorders. The Center for Disability Services says it provides services to people with developmental or neurological impairments. The City Mission of Schenectady says it seeks to meet the needs of people experiencing poverty through ministries grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $119,900. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $35,200, with a median of $2,250. The largest awards included Academy of the Holy Names ($35,200), Siena College ($30,000), St Peter’s Health Partners Foundation ($10,000), Rett Syndrome Research Trust ($5,000), and Siena University Friary ($5,000). The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John F Murray Jr and Kellyanne H Murray as directors.
The John and Kellyanne Murray's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Murray Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellyanne H. Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The John and Kellyanne Murray
How much does The John and Kellyanne Murray give each year?
The John and Kellyanne Murray gave $120K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 37 grants.
What is The John and Kellyanne Murray's typical grant size?
The John and Kellyanne Murray's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,996, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John and Kellyanne Murray that year got $3K on average.
Where does The John and Kellyanne Murray give grants?
The John and Kellyanne Murray gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (8 grants), Loudonville, NY (2 grants), Schoharie, NY (2 grants) and Schenectady, NY (2 grants).
Does The John and Kellyanne Murray give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John and Kellyanne Murray's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John and Kellyanne Murray's largest grantees?
The John and Kellyanne Murray's largest 2025 grantees include Academy of the Holy Names ($35,200), Siena College ($30,000) and St Peter's Health Partners Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Kellyanne Murray?
The John and Kellyanne Murray reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John and Kellyanne Murray fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Rett Syndrome Research Trust describes its mission as developing treatments and cures for Rett syndrome and related MECP2 disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Kellyanne Murray?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John and Kellyanne Murray's EIN?
The John and Kellyanne Murray's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3565957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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