Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,550 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$161,550
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$809,437
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $131,250 the year before.
39% 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 | $136,250 | 34 | $943,769 |
| 2024 | $131,250 | 29 | $895,603 |
| 2025 | $161,550 | 23 | $809,437 |
How to apply
Kingsley H Murphy 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 Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $33,050 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $25,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Resource Center | General funding | $60,000 |
| Marie Mammal Center | General funding | $20,000 |
| Harvard University | General funding | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General funding | $5,500 |
| Brookline Comm Mental Health Center | General funding | $5,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $5,000 |
| United Way of Minneapolis | General funding | $5,000 |
| Hill Manuscript Library | General funding | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | General funding | $5,000 |
| Camp Friendship | General funding | $5,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General funding | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | General funding | $5,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General funding | $3,050 |
| Individual | General funding | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo | General funding | $3,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $2,500 |
| National Childrens Research Center | General funding | $2,500 |
| National Presbyterian School | General funding | $2,500 |
| Individual | General funding | $2,000 |
| MN Historical Society | General funding | $1,000 |
| Obama Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
| Theatre Latte Da | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Murphy
- Georgia Johnson
- Cecily Majerus
Questions people ask
Does Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation give?
$161,550 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Murphy (President), Georgia Johnson (Vice President) and Cecily Majerus (Vice President).
What does Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.