Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation is a private foundation in Mackinac Island, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$80,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,600 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $78,200 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $92,600 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $80,500 | 9 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Henry C and Audrienne Murray 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 Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $21,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Mackinac Island Community Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Anne's Catholic Church | General fund | $6,500 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Les Cheneaux Culinery School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Give Kids the World Village | General fund | $1,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Foundation | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James J Murray
- Stephen P Murray
- Brian F Murray
- Mary Susan O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation give?
$80,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James J Murray (President), Stephen P Murray (Director), Brian F Murray (Director) and Mary Susan O'Connell (Secretary).
What does Henry C and Audrienne Murray Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.