The Murren Family Foundation
The Murren Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Murren Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Murren Family Foundation gave $79K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $79,105
- +34.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,911
- -33.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Primary geography
- Maryland (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Murren Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Because the 2023 filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10300 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 837-1616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Murren Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage ($32K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 50 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 16% to Nevada, 13% to New York, and 3% to Virginia. The grants included support for organizations in the Chesapeake Bay region and recipients in Nevada, New York, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Murren Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $1.1M (2020). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage Chester, MD | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $25,105 |
| Chesapeake Audubon Society Baltimore, MD | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Kings Academy Inc New York, NY | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage Chester, MD | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| Shorerivers Easton, MD | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Annapolis, MD | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| Touro University Henderson, NV | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virgina Beach, VA | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Acor Alexandria, VA | Fulfill Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,396 | $82,930 | $79,105 | 10 | $79,105 | $396 | $3,414 |
| 2022 | $79,534 | $-157,338 | $59,540 | $59,000 | 5 | $59,000 | — | $5,970 |
| 2021 | $296,412 | $381,240 | $717,290 | $715,500 | 12 | $715,500 | — | $26,003 |
| 2020 | $634,873 | $1,181,108 | $1,053,303 | $1,051,323 | 12 | — | $169,554 | $43,086 |
| 2019 | $507,118 | $42,971 | $136,540 | $134,500 | 11 | — | $42,562 | $41,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murren Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — 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 2023 grantees included organizations whose own descriptions indicate work in habitat protection, conservation, education, health care, and support for naval special warfare families and veterans. For example, Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage says it restores, manages, and protects habitat to increase wildlife habitat and improve water quality; Chesapeake Audubon Society says it promotes stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $79,105. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,105, with a median of $6,500.
Notable 2023 grants included $25,105 to Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, $10,000 each to Chesapeake Audubon Society and King’s Academy, and $6,500 each to Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, ShoreRivers, and Chesapeake Conservancy. King’s Academy describes itself as operating a college-preparatory school in Jordan; ShoreRivers says it protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways; and Chesapeake Conservancy says it works to conserve and restore resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists James Murren as president and director, Christina J Isola as director, treasurer, and secretary, and Theodore Murren as director.
The Murren Family Foundation is led by James Murren, President & Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Murren
President & Director
Secretary → President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina J. Isola
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Murren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Heather Murren (2019) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Jack Murren (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Murren Family Foundation
How much does The Murren Family Foundation give each year?
The Murren Family Foundation gave $79K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $59K across 5 grants.
What is The Murren Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Murren Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,911, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Murren Family Foundation give grants?
The Murren Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (16%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chester, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Murren Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Murren Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage ($31,605 across 2 grants), Chesapeake Audubon Society ($10,000) and Kings Academy Inc ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Murren Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations whose own descriptions indicate work in habitat protection, conservation, education, health care, and support for naval special warfare families and veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Murren Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Murren Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Murren Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Murren Family Foundation's EIN?
The Murren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0478380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Murren Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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