The Murphy Fund
The Murphy Fund is a private foundation, based in Cape Coral, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Murphy Fund at a glance
In short: The Murphy Fund gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,981
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,981
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,981
- Total assets
- $121,053
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Murphy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was POF ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How The Murphy Fund gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POF Various Cities, NY | Donation | $11,981 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,053 | $11,576 | $15,228 | $11,981 | 1 | $14,610 | $1,480 |
| 2024 | $122,416 | $11,836 | $12,951 | $9,864 | 1 | $12,370 | $1,663 |
| 2023 | $119,352 | $7,699 | $10,897 | $8,165 | 1 | $8,810 | — |
| 2022 | $127,087 | $9,601 | $12,248 | $9,486 | 1 | $10,119 | — |
| 2021 | $129,187 | $9,073 | $12,731 | $9,894 | 1 | $10,484 | — |
| 2020 | $129,212 | $-3,858 | $9,511 | $7,042 | 1 | — | — |
| 2019 | $142,024 | $16,843 | $11,379 | $8,370 | 1 | — | $1,363 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Murphy Fund is led by Melinda A. McNamara, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melinda A. McNamara
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Toni Ferrario
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Meghan M. McNamara
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert F. Banas (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy McNamara (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Murphy Fund
How much does The Murphy Fund give each year?
The Murphy Fund gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Murphy Fund?
The Murphy Fund reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
Where does The Murphy Fund operate?
The Murphy Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Murphy Fund's EIN?
The Murphy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1544325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Murphy Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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