Murray Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murray Family Foundation is a private foundation in Standish, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $2,000. 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$9,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$204,845
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $8,800 | 22 | $179,912 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 22 | $194,748 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 22 | $204,845 |
How to apply
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 Murray Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 18 | $8,100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $300 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $300 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Refuge League Portland | Donation | $2,000 |
| Msspa | Donation | $1,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Donation | $500 |
| Saco River Theater | Donation | $500 |
| Pulled from the Pits Pitbull Rescue | Donation | $500 |
| Standish Food Pantry | Donation | $400 |
| American Red Cross of Maine | Donation | $300 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Donation | $300 |
| Care | Donation | $300 |
| Habitat for Humanity Portland | Donation | $300 |
| Individual | Donation | $300 |
| Richville Library | Donation | $300 |
| Individual | Donation | $300 |
| St Luke's Food Pantry | Donation | $300 |
| Doctors without Borders USA | Donation | $200 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Donation | $200 |
| Opportunity Alliance | Donation | $200 |
| Individual | Donation | $200 |
| Maine Audobon Society | Donation | $100 |
| Individual | Donation | $100 |
| Mspca | Donation | $100 |
| Preble Street Resource Center | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrcia Murray
Questions people ask
Does Murray Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murray Family Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Murray Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrcia Murray (Trustee).
What does Murray Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and health.