Sheila Murphy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sheila Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,666 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$131,666
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $168,576 | 11 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 17 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $131,666 | 15 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Sheila Murphy 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 Sheila Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8 | $76,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $55,666 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Therapy Center | Program support | $18,000 |
| Empower House | Program support | $18,000 |
| The Arc of the Quad Cities | Program support | $13,500 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Program support | $12,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Program support | $9,000 |
| Family Resources Inc | Program support | $8,500 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Program support | $8,500 |
| New Kingdom Trailriders | Program support | $7,000 |
| Moline Foundation DBA Moline Regional Community Fdn | Program support | $6,666 |
| Bethany for Children and Families | Program support | $6,500 |
| One Eighty | Program support | $6,000 |
| Autistic and Loved | Program support | $6,000 |
| Youth Service Bureau | Program support | $6,000 |
| Youth Hope | Program support | $4,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Old National Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Sheila Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheila Murphy Foundation give?
$131,666 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Sheila Murphy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Old National Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Sheila Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and human services.