The Murrell Foundation
The Murrell Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and several other states, including medical, charitable, educational, and equine-related organizations.
The Murrell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Murrell Foundation gave $316K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $315,945
- +29.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,152
- +59.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $244,815
- +40.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Murrell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists the foundation as the contact, prescribes no application form or materials, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Murrell Foundation
Mailing address: 8350 N Central Expressway Ste G100, Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: (214) 363-3691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Murrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Utsw Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 145 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to New York, 3% to Michigan, and 1% to Kentucky; Maine accounted for 0% as rounded in the filing. The listed grants include recipients in Texas, New York, Michigan, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Murrell Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 46% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $316K (2026). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utsw Medical Center Dallas, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Dallas Morning News Charities Dallas, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Communities Foundations of Texas Dallas, TX | General | $36,000 |
| University of Dallas Men's Basketba Irving, TX | General | $17,000 |
| Redemption Bridge Arlington, TX | General | $12,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saratoga Spring, NY | General | $11,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team Elmont, NY | General | $11,000 |
| Army a Club West Point, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue Emmett, MI | General | $10,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates West Point, NY | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,815 | $388,722 | $318,542 | $315,945 | 26 | $316,530 | $6,245 | $15,818 |
| 2025 | $174,709 | $292,822 | $245,832 | $243,750 | 32 | $244,167 | $2,923 | $8,476 |
| 2024 | $71,543 | $172,143 | $155,491 | $154,050 | 31 | $154,338 | $1,249 | $4,959 |
| 2023 | $61,853 | $77,291 | $76,906 | $75,500 | 27 | $75,781 | $933 | $4,340 |
| 2022 | $61,965 | $132,507 | $135,577 | $133,800 | 29 | $134,155 | $487 | $3,351 |
| 2021 | $64,863 | $53,824 | $56,659 | $55,650 | 19 | — | $1,051 | $2,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murrell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Redemption Bridge says its mission is to help justice-involved youth and adults and veterans integrate into family, community, and society. OurCalling says it works with unsheltered people to connect them with faith and support. Other 2026 grantees describe missions involving civic engagement, scholarships for military families, resilience for children and youth, honoring veterans, and employment and public recognition for artists with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $315,945. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to UTSW Medical Center, $50,000 to Dallas Morning News Charities, $36,000 to Communities Foundations of Texas, and $17,000 to University of Dallas Men's Basketball. Other listed recipients included Redemption Bridge ($12,000), Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation ($11,500), Backstretch Employee Service Team ($11,000), Army A Club ($10,000), Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue ($10,000), and West Point Association of Graduates ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John R. Murrell as president; Tom M. Dees III and Kelley A. Murrell as directors; Cathy W. Arrington as secretary; and David M. Rosenberg as “VICE PRESIDE,” as listed.
The Murrell Foundation is led by John R. Murrell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John R. Murrell
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelley A. Murrell
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tom M. Dees III
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cathy W. Arrington
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David M. Rosenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: P. Mike McCullough (2021–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Murrell Foundation
How much does The Murrell Foundation give each year?
The Murrell Foundation gave $316K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $244K across 32 grants.
What is The Murrell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Murrell Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,152, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Murrell Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Murrell Foundation give grants?
The Murrell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (12 grants), West Point, NY (2 grants) and Elmont, NY (2 grants).
Does The Murrell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Murrell Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Murrell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Murrell Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Utsw Medical Center ($100,000), Dallas Morning News Charities ($50,000) and Communities Foundations of Texas ($36,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Murrell Foundation?
The Murrell Foundation reported $245K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $317K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Murrell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Redemption Bridge says its mission is to help justice-involved youth and adults and veterans integrate into family, community, and society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Murrell Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Murrell Foundation's EIN?
The Murrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2344755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Murrell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-murrell-foundation-morg_3953afb23f4a4ac1a8ea0a29de64f95b
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