Wilma M Murphy Trust
The Wilma M Murphy Trust is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It reported 10 grants totaling $837,500 in 2025, all to organizations in Florida.
Wilma M Murphy Trust at a glance
In short: Wilma M Murphy Trust gave $838K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $837,500
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,750
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $83,750
- Total assets
- $3,360,572
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wilma M Murphy Trust
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1581 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474
Phone: (612) 678-4679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilma M Murphy Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Suncoast Animal League ($84K). Together the top 10 received $838K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wilma M Murphy Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 375% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $566K (2023) to $838K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Animal League Tampa, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| The Nature Conservacy Winter Park, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Children's Home Network Tampa, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| SPCA Tampa Bay North Largo, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Humane Society of Pinellas Inc Clearwater, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Religious Community Services Inc Clearwater, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Suncoast Hospice Foundation Clearwater, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
| Hep Inc Clearwater, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $83,750 |
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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 | $3,360,572 | $234,437 | $905,646 | $837,500 | 10 | $863,837 | $166,711 | $230,347 |
| 2024 | $3,447,634 | $270,985 | $861,116 | $785,840 | 10 | $813,889 | $179,271 | $262,790 |
| 2023 | $4,040,475 | $156,238 | $640,138 | $566,320 | 10 | $594,256 | $119,271 | $262,367 |
| 2022 | $4,435,770 | $220,849 | $805,257 | $724,600 | 10 | $754,751 | $131,112 | $306,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilma M Murphy Trust reported a distributable amount of $230K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, health care, reproductive health, children’s services, nature conservation, hospice care, and community services. For example, Suncoast Animal League describes its mission as protecting and promoting the welfare of animals in its community; Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida describes its mission as providing access to reproductive health care and health information; and the Humane Society of Pinellas says it works to prevent animal homelessness and provide care and assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 10 grants totaling $837,500. Each grant was $83,750. Recipients included Suncoast Animal League, Shriner's Hospital for Children, The Nature Conservacy, Children's Home Network, SPCA Tampa Bay, Humane Society of Pinellas, Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida, Religious Community Services, Suncoast Hospice Foundation, and HEP Inc. The grants were listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilma M Murphy Trust's only listed officer is Ameriprise Bank FSB, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ameriprise Bank FSB
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$30K (2022) → $26K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Ameriprise Bank FSB (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wilma M Murphy Trust
How much does Wilma M Murphy Trust give each year?
Wilma M Murphy Trust gave $838K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $786K across 10 grants.
What is Wilma M Murphy Trust's typical grant size?
Wilma M Murphy Trust's median grant in 2025 was $83,750, and its average grant was $83,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilma M Murphy Trust give grants?
Wilma M Murphy Trust gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (4 grants) and Tampa, FL (3 grants).
Does Wilma M Murphy Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wilma M Murphy Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wilma M Murphy Trust's largest grantees?
Wilma M Murphy Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Suncoast Animal League ($83,750), Shriner's Hospital for Children ($83,750) and The Nature Conservacy ($83,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wilma M Murphy Trust?
Wilma M Murphy Trust reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $864K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wilma M Murphy Trust fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, health care, reproductive health, children’s services, nature conservation, hospice care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilma M Murphy Trust?
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 Wilma M Murphy Trust's EIN?
Wilma M Murphy Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6883643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Wilma M Murphy Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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