Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $667,110 in 125 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $42,000. 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$667,110
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$26.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $937,861 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $937,861 | 114 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $667,110 | 125 | $26.8 million |
How to apply
Jerome S and Grace H Murray 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 Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 35 | $252,520 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $87,900 |
| California | 5 | $65,140 |
| Louisiana | 17 | $39,700 |
| Georgia | 4 | $37,900 |
| Virginia | 8 | $33,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $28,800 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $19,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $11,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc | Igniting Hope Together: Residents Village fund | $42,000 |
| Red Wiggler Foundation Inc | General Operating fund | $38,500 |
| American Cancer Society | American Cancer Society - VOICES of Black Women fund | $35,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Inc | McNew Family Medical Center Programmatic Support fund | $35,000 |
| Langton Green Inc | Langton Green Community Farm fund | $31,500 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg Inc | Academic Intervention Program | $28,000 |
| Sue Dinapoli Ovarian Cancer Foundation | Financial Assistance Program | $21,000 |
| The Chrysalis Center | Chrysalis Employment Program | $21,000 |
| Shared Science | General & Unrestricted | $19,540 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | American Cancer Society Lung Cancer Research fund | $14,000 |
| Charting Careers Inc | Charting Careers General Operating Support | $14,000 |
| GREENHOUSE17 Inc | GreenHouse17 - Supporting survivors and their children fund | $14,000 |
| Hope Reins | Sponsor Two Children Through Program Pathway fund | $14,000 |
| Leadership Anne Arundel Inc | LAA Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) fund | $14,000 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | Fort Meade PHW Overnight trip fund | $14,000 |
| Ravenscroft School Inc | Ravenscroft School LEAP Program | $14,000 |
| Shared Science | Targeted Community STEM ed Support fund | $14,000 |
| Sports Plus Group Inc | Expansion of Instructional Swim and Social Program | $14,000 |
| The Chrysalis Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Red Wiggler Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Randy D Thrower Scholarship Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,770 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Where Hope Lives fund | $7,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Building Bridges Across the River fund | $7,000 |
| City of Mesa | Mental Health Support Team fund | $7,000 |
| Dig Furniture Bank | Providing a Good Night's Sleep for Local Families fund | $7,000 |
| Friends of Ben Franklin Charter High School | Need-based aid for college-level Advanced Placement (AP) exam registration fees | $7,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Inc | Ginger Dreier Glioblastoma Research Fund | $7,000 |
| Maddies Footprints | Healing Hearts: Support for Funeral Costs and Grief therapy after pregnancy and infant loss | $7,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation Inc | Supporting Happy and Purposeful Lives through Developmental education for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | $7,000 |
| Oasis Center Inc | Emergency Shelter for Youth fund | $7,000 |
| Saint Marys Catholic Church | St. Mary's Elementary School Reading Specialist Program | $7,000 |
| Severn School Inc | Severn Admiral Fund | $7,000 |
| Taylor Aguilar Memorial Scholarship Fund | Summertime Grants for Kids With Special Needs/Medical needs | $7,000 |
| The Ablegamers Foundation Inc | AbleGamers Peer Counseling fund | $7,000 |
| The Gunston School Incorporated | Mental Health Ecosystem fund | $7,000 |
| The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc | KEEN Greater DC-MD fund | $7,000 |
| The Loudoun Education Foundation | Supporting LCPS Students through Adapted PE and Mental health programming fund | $7,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana | Toups Family Meal fund | $7,000 |
| Sue Dinapoli Ovarian Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,400 |
Officers and trustees
- David Althoff
- Eileen M Dillon
- Leo K Murray
- Jerome Stanton Murray III
- Cristopher White
Questions people ask
Does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation give?
$667,110 in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Althoff (Trustee), Eileen M Dillon (Trustee), Leo K Murray (Trustee) and Jerome Stanton Murray III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome S and Grace H Murray Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.