The Murphy Family Charitable
The Murphy Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Sleepy Hollow, New York. It supports public-serving activities by making contributions to other tax-exempt organizations and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Murphy Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Murphy Family Charitable gave $4K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $388.7), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,887
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $389
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $128,178
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Murphy Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 131 Farrington Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (212) 895-3863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Murphy Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Inc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Massachusetts (5%), Pennsylvania (3%), New Hampshire (3%), and Vermont (3%). The listed grants also included a $100 grant to AOPA Aviation Advisory Fund in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Murphy Family Charitable gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1455% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2021) to $4K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Inc Tarrytown, NY | Community Support | $2,600 |
| Transfiguration Parish Twinning Tarrytown, NY | Community Support | $250 |
| Special Olympics Massachu Marlborough, MA | Community Support | $206 |
| Special Olympics New York, NY | Community Support | $200 |
| Giving Thanksgiving Sleepy Hollow, NY | Community Support | $150 |
| The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Community Support | $100 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Community Support | $100 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Community Support | $100 |
| Aopa Aviation Advisory Fund Frederick, MD | Community Support | $100 |
| My Booster Public School Sleepy Hollow, NY | Community Support | $81 |
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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 | $128,178 | $8,274 | $6,337 | $3,887 | 10 | $3,887 | $2,117 | $35 |
| 2023 | $126,241 | $19,817 | $4,301 | $4,200 | 3 | $4,200 | $4,716 | $3,776 |
| 2022 | $110,725 | $32,174 | $3,129 | $2,835 | 11 | $2,835 | $1,880 | $3,632 |
| 2021 | $81,680 | $56,960 | $280 | $250 | 1 | $250 | $6,855 | $2,805 |
| 2020 | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $78 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murphy Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $35 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 filing describes its primary purpose as supporting activities that serve the public through contributions to other exempt organizations. In 2024, it gave to organizations including youth, community, and sports-related groups, as well as colleges. The largest recipient, Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Inc., describes its mission as supporting underserved youth in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and strengthening services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $3,887. Grants ranged from $81 to $2,600, with a median of $125. Its largest grant was $2,600 to Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Inc. Other notable grants included $250 to Transfiguration Parish Twinning, $206 to Special Olympics Massachusetts, and $200 to Special Olympics New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy G. Murphy, Alandra C. Murphy, Timothy B. Murphy, and Caroline E. Murphy as directors.
The Murphy Family Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alandra C. Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline E. Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy B. Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Murphy Family Charitable
How much does The Murphy Family Charitable give each year?
The Murphy Family Charitable gave $4K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is The Murphy Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Murphy Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $125, and its average grant was $389, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Murphy Family Charitable give grants?
The Murphy Family Charitable gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tarrytown, NY (2 grants) and Sleepy Hollow, NY (2 grants).
Does The Murphy Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Murphy Family Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (10 grants).
Who are The Murphy Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Murphy Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Inc ($2,600), Transfiguration Parish Twinning ($250) and Special Olympics Massachu ($206), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Murphy Family Charitable?
The Murphy Family Charitable reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Murphy Family Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting activities that serve the public through contributions to other exempt organizations. In 2024, it gave to organizations including youth, community, and sports-related groups, as well as colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Murphy Family Charitable?
The foundation 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 Murphy Family Charitable's EIN?
The Murphy Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4214717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Murphy Family Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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