The Murphy Foundation Inc
The Murphy Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Branford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
The Murphy Foundation Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Murphy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Rare Disease Boston, MA | To fund research for rare diseases. | $4,725 |
| Pine Orchard Union Chapel Association Branford, CT | To help with safety improvements and historical restoration in the Pine Orchard area | $1,250 |
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation Old Saybrook, CT | To help with cancer research | $105 |
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Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Murphy Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Matthew Murphy, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Murphy
Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Foundation Inc
What is The Murphy Foundation Inc?
The Murphy Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Branford, CT.
Where does The Murphy Foundation Inc operate?
The Murphy Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts.
What is The Murphy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Murphy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2859621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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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