Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $126,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $126,000 | 32 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 29 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc 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 Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $39,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $34,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $19,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $9,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General use | $30,000 |
| Dana Farber | General use | $7,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hosp | General use | $6,000 |
| Make A Wish | General use | $6,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Martha'svineyard | General use | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders-Ukraine | General use | $5,000 |
| Cancer Can't | General use | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General use | $4,000 |
| American Red Crossukraine Relief | General use | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General use | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General use | $4,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General use | $3,000 |
| ASPCA | General use | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General use | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Environment | General use | $3,000 |
| GBM Foundation | General use | $3,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General use | $3,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | General use | $3,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum | General use | $3,000 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | General use | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General use | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General use | $2,000 |
| Companion Animal Protection Society | General use | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General use | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General use | $2,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Found | General use | $2,000 |
| Island Food Pantry | General use | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Martha's Vineyard | General use | $2,000 |
| Chilmark Community Center | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Lee Washer
- Candace Young Guittar
- Geoffrey Willets Young
- Lindsay Marie Bohan
- Courtney Young Bruen
Questions people ask
Does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Lee Washer (President & Director), Candace Young Guittar (VP & Director), Geoffrey Willets Young (Treasurer & Director) and Lindsay Marie Bohan (Secretary & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and animals.