Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in South Windsor, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,500. 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$76,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $66,500 | 22 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 23 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $76,500 | 25 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Rita B & Walter M Murphy 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 Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $49,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital Helen & Harry Grad FD | Unrestricted donation | $8,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted donation | $7,000 |
| ALS Association | Unrestricted donation | $6,000 |
| Malta House of Care Mobile Clinic | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of CT | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| East Catholic High School | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Shelter & Housing | Unrestricted donation | $4,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted donation | $3,500 |
| St Francis Hospitalmandell Center Ms | Unrestricted donation | $3,500 |
| Cove Center for Grieving | Unrestricted donation | $2,750 |
| Live Strong Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Starfish Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Best Buddies of CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,750 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Hartford | Unrestricted donation | $1,750 |
| Special Olympics CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Safe Passage | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Manchester Area Conference of Churches | Unrestricted donation | $1,250 |
| South Windsor Senior Center Trans SVS | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Scholarship Assoc Griffin Fund | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Take A Vet Fishing Inc | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Projector of Animals | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet C Murray
- Elizabeth A Garrity
- Jennifer L Murray
- James D Murray
Questions people ask
Does Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation give?
$76,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet C Murray (President), Elizabeth A Garrity (Secretary), Jennifer L Murray (Treasurer) and James D Murray (Vice Pres).
What does Rita B & Walter M Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and housing and homelessness.