Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation
Accepts applications
Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $494,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$494,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $444,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $454,000 | 27 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $444,000 | 25 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $494,000 | 25 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | U S Bank N A 201 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601-5260 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 753-8761 |
| What to submit | Send written request |
| Restrictions | Exempt organizations as defined in internal revenue code section 501 (c) (3) which operate or have substantial contacts within des moines county, ia |
What Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 22 | $457,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Song Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Community College Fdn | General operating | $50,000 |
| Capitol Theater Foundation | General operating | $43,000 |
| Burlington Area YMCA Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Art Center of Burlington | General operating | $30,000 |
| Des Moines County Historical Society | General operating | $30,000 |
| Burlington STEM Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $25,000 |
| Burlington Area Homeless Shelter | General operating | $25,000 |
| Transitions DMC Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Burl Public Library | General operating | $24,000 |
| Burlington Civic Music | General operating | $20,000 |
| Burlington Area Development Fnd | General operating | $20,000 |
| Partners for Conservation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $10,000 |
| Aspen Grove Cemetery Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| Milestones Area Agency on Aging | General operating | $10,000 |
| Southeast Iowa Symphony Assn | General operating | $10,000 |
| Imagine the Possibilities Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Players Workshop | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bart Howard Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Leopold Landscape Alliance | General operating | $5,000 |
| Homestead 1839 | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation give?
$494,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.