The Murray Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Murray Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,792 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$345,792
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $322,862 the year before.
63% 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 | $343,175 | 26 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $322,862 | 20 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $345,792 | 27 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
The Murray 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 The Murray Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $105,862 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $77,430 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 8 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc | Virginia Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund | $35,862 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Water Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Gaza Fund | $24,930 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Groundswell Community Project | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bellingcat Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jackson House Crisis Intervention | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Taller Salud Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lenawee Community Foundation | Launch Lenawee Fund | $5,000 |
| Upstate Homeschool Co-Op Inc | For use in the new Traveler's Rest community campus | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support Displaced Animals from LA Fires | $2,500 |
| Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Adrian School Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Jackson Lenawee and Hillsdal | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts | Artwork exchange with Adrian Armory Community Center | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edit A Murray
- Gabriel Christopher Murray
- Kathleen Angelica Murray
- Robert James Murray III
- Robert James Murray IV
Questions people ask
Does The Murray Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Murray Family Foundation give?
$345,792 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Murray Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edit A Murray (VP, Dir), Gabriel Christopher Murray (VP), Kathleen Angelica Murray (VP) and Robert James Murray III (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Murray Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.