John P Murphy Foundation
Accepts applications
John P Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $355,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$355,000
- Assets$54.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $2.5 million | 81 | $52.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 76 | $54.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy W McCann President 1660 West 2nd Street Suite 800, Cleveland, OH 44113-1461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 623-4770 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit 6 copies of grant application, copies of tax-exempt certificates & letters from the treasury dept certifying that the applicant is a publicly supported tax-exempt organization, not a private foundation. |
| Deadlines | Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications. |
| Restrictions | John p. Murphy foundation confines its grants primarily to community educational, arts, health, social service and religious institutions in the greater cleveland area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John P Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 73 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Programmatic support | $355,000 |
| The Musical Arts Association | Programmatic support | $243,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Programmatic support | $170,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Programmatic support | $122,500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Programmatic support | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Media Development Corp | Programmatic support | $80,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | Programmatic support | $75,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Programmatic support | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | Programmatic support | $70,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Programmatic support | $70,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Programmatic support | $60,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Programmatic support | $50,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Programmatic support | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Programmatic support | $50,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Programmatic support | $50,000 |
| Apollo's Fire-Cleveland Baroque Orchestra | Programmatic support | $40,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Programmatic support | $40,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Programmatic support | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Play House | Programmatic support | $35,000 |
| Borderlight Int Theatre Festival | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Jazz Orchestra | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Programmatic support | $26,500 |
| Piano International Assn of N Ohio | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| The Lakeview Cemetery Foundation | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Ballet | Programmatic support | $20,500 |
| Blue Water Chamber Orchestra | Programmatic support | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Pops Orchestra | Programmatic support | $20,000 |
| Karamu House | Programmatic support | $20,000 |
| The Musical Theater Project | Programmatic support | $17,500 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Programmatic support | $16,500 |
| St Edward High School | Programmatic support | $16,000 |
| Cleveland Modern Dance Associationdance | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Cleveland School of Arts BD of Trustees | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Society for the Blind | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Elyria Catholic High School | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Near West Theatre | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Philanthropy Ohio | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Professional Flair | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Brownell
- Richard J Clark
- Nancy McCann
- John F O'Brien
- Leslie Resnik
- Frederick G Stueber
- Lou Grasso
Questions people ask
Does John P Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications..
How much does John P Murphy Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs John P Murphy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Brownell (Vp/Trustee), Richard J Clark (Vp/Trustee), Nancy McCann (Pres/Treas/Trustee) and John F O'Brien (Vp/Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does John P Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.