FW Murphy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
FW Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $584,100 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$584,100
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$42.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $785,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $785,000 | 18 | $39.0 million |
| 2024 | $584,100 | 13 | $42.1 million |
How to apply
FW Murphy 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 FW Murphy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $225,000 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $184,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMIT2DALLAS | Opportunity 2040 Fund | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tulsa | Transportation/Drivers for the Market fund | $75,000 |
| City Year Inc | City Year Tulsa- 10th Anniversary fund | $75,000 |
| All Stars Project Inc | All Stars Dallas - D House fund | $50,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Re | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Cox School of Business fund | $25,000 |
| Youth Development of Tulsa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Stand 1st Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,800 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tocqueville Society fund | $10,000 |
| 36 Degrees North Co | Tulsa Icons and Innovators fund | $9,300 |
| 36 Degrees North Co | Stagen - Integral Leadership Program (ILP) | $9,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Murphy
- Frank W Murphy III
Questions people ask
Does FW Murphy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FW Murphy Family Foundation give?
$584,100 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs FW Murphy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Murphy (Dir, Sec) and Frank W Murphy III (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does FW Murphy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.