Murphy's Backpacks Inc
Preselected recipients only
Murphy's Backpacks Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,223 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,350 and the largest $21,071. 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$61,223
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,350
- Largest grant$21,071
- Assets$488,964
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $57,311 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,311 | 4 | $483,949 |
| 2024 | $61,223 | 3 | $488,964 |
How to apply
Murphy's Backpacks 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 Murphy's Backpacks Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $41,421 |
| Illinois | 1 | $19,802 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowlawn Elementary School - Miami-Dade County School System | General purposes | $21,071 |
| Palmetto Elementary School - Collier County School System | General purposes | $20,350 |
| Joseph Lovett Elementary School - Chicago Public Schools | General purposes | $19,802 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean E Sheridan
- Andrew S Cobb
- John F Cobb
- Emily Link
- Abigail Sheridan
- Cristina Persico
Questions people ask
Does Murphy's Backpacks Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murphy's Backpacks Inc give?
$61,223 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,350.
Who runs Murphy's Backpacks Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean E Sheridan (President and Director), Andrew S Cobb (Director), John F Cobb (Secretary and Director) and Emily Link (VP; Treas; and Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Murphy's Backpacks Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.