Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$199,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $255,000 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $255,000 | 7 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $199,000 | 7 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $81,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $48,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons Newark | General support | $40,000 |
| Opendor Media Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy | General support | $30,000 |
| Teton Literacy | General support | $30,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General support | $28,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General support | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of New Jersey | General support | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maxine Murnick
- Jay Murnick
- Lee Murnick
- Amy Murnick McKeag
Questions people ask
Does Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc give?
$199,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maxine Murnick (President), Jay Murnick (Trustee), Lee Murnick (Trustee) and Amy Murnick McKeag (Trustee).