Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes Estates, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,049 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $760 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,049
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$760
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$367,031
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,186 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,869 | 17 | $338,239 |
| 2024 | $23,186 | 16 | $351,779 |
| 2025 | $16,049 | 14 | $367,031 |
How to apply
Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation 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 Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $14,049 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Committee Children's Hosp | General | $5,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Red Cross Fire Response | General | $2,000 |
| UCLA Operation Medical | General | $1,500 |
| La Fire Department | General | $1,029 |
| Little Company of Mary Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Kid Zone Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Juniper High School | General | $520 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Children's Hospital la | General | $250 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General | $250 |
| PV Police Officers' Association | General | $250 |
| La Jolla High School - Gen'l Fund | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia A Murphy
- Larry S Murphy
- Bryan P Murphy
- Michelle A Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation give?
$16,049 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $760.
Who runs Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia A Murphy (President), Larry S Murphy (Vice President), Bryan P Murphy (Vice President) and Michelle A Mitchell (Vice President).
What does Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and community development.