Murray County Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murray County Foundation is a private foundation in New Brighton, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,484 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $149,884. 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$159,484
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$149,884
- Assets$14,510
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,874 the year before.
67% 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 | $22,218 | 2 | $167,819 |
| 2024 | $18,874 | 3 | $172,126 |
| 2025 | $159,484 | 3 | $14,510 |
How to apply
Murray County 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 County Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $159,484 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County Future | Public literacyand education | $149,884 |
| Murray County Central High School | Educationscholarships | $8,500 |
| Wonder World Preschool Inc | Publicbuilding construction | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Laible
- Judy Laboda
- Nancy Liable
- Nathan Laible
- Kathy Rehbein
- Dixi Digidio
- Hope Cline
- Karna Bowers
- Travis Pierson
- Karen Burch
- Doug Busch
- Pam Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Murray County Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murray County Foundation give?
$159,484 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Murray County Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steve Laible (President), Judy Laboda (Vice President), Nancy Liable (Secretary) and Nathan Laible (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Murray County Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.