John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $293,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $127,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$293,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$127,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $315,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $331,000 | 23 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $315,000 | 24 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $293,000 | 21 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21 | $290,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Scholarships | $127,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Support food programs for poor | $20,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Support homeless programs | $20,000 |
| Pima Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Emerge Center for Domestic Abuse | Support ongoing programs | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support ongoing programs | $15,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Support reading programs | $10,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona | Support onging programs | $10,000 |
| Education Enrichment Foundation | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | Support theatre operations | $7,500 |
| YMCA | Support ongoing programs | $7,500 |
| Sister Jose Womens Shelter | Support homelss shelter programs | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support work with kids | $5,000 |
| Junior League | Support operations | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support Pima County | $2,500 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Support museum operations | $2,500 |
| Tucson Symphony Society | Support symphone operations | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support ongoing programs | $2,500 |
| The Haven | Fund operations for center assisting | $2,500 |
| St Elizabeth of Hungry Clinic | Support operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Support ongoing programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ana Nygren
- Bruce Burke
- Jay S Kittle
- Cheryl House
- Bobbie Jo Buel Carter
Questions people ask
Does John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc give?
$293,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ana Nygren (President), Bruce Burke (Vice President), Jay S Kittle (Chairman) and Cheryl House (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John and Helen Murphey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.