Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $930,500 the year before.
63% 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 | $930,500 | 17 | $24.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
Byrne and Pamela 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 Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $525,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $253,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $222,114 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Some | Community needs | $250,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Environmental - conservation | $240,000 |
| Refed Inc | Environmental | $150,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River Inc (Bbar) | Environmental | $125,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Religious | $125,000 |
| University of Virginia- Byrne and Pamela Murphy Scholarship- Endowment | Education | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia-Darden School-Robert F Bruner Fund for Transformatio | Education | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Alibi Preservation Foundation | Historical | $25,000 |
| North Haven Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Virginia- Darden School of Business | Education | $12,114 |
| Brown University | Education | $10,000 |
| Harvard UNIVERSITY-40TH Reunion | Education | $10,000 |
| North Haven Community School | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia- Darden Annual Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| New Community Foundation | Community needs | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Community Betterment (Go Bo) | Communities | $5,000 |
| Waterman's Community Center - Annual Anniversity Benefit | Community needs | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Arts | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Byrne Murphy
- Pamela B Murphy
- Avery Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Byrne Murphy (Director & President), Pamela B Murphy (Director, Treasurer, & Secretary) and Avery Murphy (Director).
What does Byrne and Pamela Murphy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.