The Murray Family Foundation
The Murray Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware. It says its purpose is to plan and fund vacations for families of children who have recently beaten cancer.
The Murray Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Murray Family Foundation gave $346K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $345,792
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,807
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,436,214
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Murray 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. Separately, its website invites families to apply or nominate a family for a sponsored vacation. It says a vacation application is valid for a year and that it sponsors a vacation once each quarter.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://themurrayfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Murray Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services ($45K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($35,862), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 136 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (31%), Washington, DC (22%), California (13%), New York (9%), and Missouri (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Murray Family Foundation gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2019) to $346K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $35,862 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Water Org Inc Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | Gaza Fund | $24,930 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $7,436,214 | $376,745 | $383,821 | $345,792 | 27 | $373,480 | $369,004 | $435,488 |
| 2024 | $7,443,290 | $439,249 | $361,136 | $322,862 | 20 | $350,007 | $195,588 | $392,440 |
| 2023 | $7,365,177 | $224,793 | $378,932 | $343,175 | 26 | $369,924 | $217,884 | $351,246 |
| 2022 | $7,519,316 | $131,013 | $365,839 | $330,000 | 4 | $357,098 | $143,797 | $358,364 |
| 2021 | $7,754,142 | $1,350,292 | $368,018 | $324,500 | 59 | $350,448 | $716,682 | $374,691 |
| 2020 | $6,771,868 | $732,331 | $342,086 | $317,285 | 53 | — | $592,331 | $332,108 |
| 2019 | $6,381,623 | $285,330 | $277,935 | $253,580 | 49 | — | $179,162 | $334,309 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murray Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $435K 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
The foundation says it provides fully paid vacations for families of children who have beaten cancer. Its website describes fundraising events and sponsorships as ways to support those trips. This vacation program is for families; it is distinct from the charitable grants the foundation reports making to organizations.
Its 2025 grants also supported organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services describes its work as providing free legal services to vulnerable young people and trafficking survivors. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance says it works to provide nourishment and hope in Arizona communities. World Central Kitchen describes providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2025 grantees included organizations whose stated missions concern civil liberties, clean energy, human rights, dialogue and leadership, and democracy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $345,792. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest 2025 grants included $45,000 to Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services; $35,862 to Northern Arizona University Foundation for the Virginia Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund; $25,000 each to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and Water.org; and $24,930 to World Central Kitchen for its Gaza Fund. It also gave $20,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Clean Air Task Force, Human Rights Watch, and the Aspen Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert James Murray III as president, director, secretary, and treasurer; Edit A Murray as vice president and director; and Gabriel Christopher Murray, Kathleen Angelica Murray, and Robert James Murray IV as vice presidents.
The foundation’s website lists Regan Murray as president, Joseph Ludovici as vice president, Kendall Murray as secretary and agent, Sheila Interrante as director, and Marcy Kubel as treasurer.
The Murray Family Foundation is led by Robert James Murray III, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert James Murray III
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edit A Murray
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Christopher Murray
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Angelica Murray
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert James Murray IV
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Murray Family Foundation
How much does The Murray Family Foundation give each year?
The Murray Family Foundation gave $346K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $323K across 20 grants.
What is The Murray Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Murray Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,807, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Murray Family Foundation give grants?
The Murray Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Adrian, MI (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Murray Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Murray Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Murray Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Murray Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services ($45,000), St Marys Food Bank Alliance ($25,000) and Water Org Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($35,862), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Murray Family Foundation?
The Murray Family Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $435K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Murray Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it provides fully paid vacations for families of children who have beaten cancer. Its website describes fundraising events and sponsorships as ways to support those trips. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Murray 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 Murray Family Foundation's EIN?
The Murray Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1935075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Murray 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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