Murphy Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Murphy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Solon, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $451,400 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$451,400
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $432,600 the year before.
52% 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 | $404,450 | 64 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $432,600 | 70 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $451,400 | 83 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul J Murphy 31025 Carter Street, Solon, OH 44139 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 831-7320 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit one copy of the following: a thorough description of the organization, including its history. The most recent audited financial report along with a list of the board of trustees. A thorough description of need, including project budget and evaluation plans and a list of foundations that provided past support and list of foundations currently being approached for this project. Lastly a copy of the organizations most recent IRS form 990. |
| Deadlines | There are three submission deadlines each year. February 28th, june 30th, and september 30th. |
| Restrictions | The requesting organization must be a certified 501(c)3. Additionally, foundation policy requires a one-year hiatus in grantmaking to any organization that has received grants for three consecutive years. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Murphy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 63 | $402,800 |
| New York | 2 | $13,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph's Home | General fund | $20,000 |
| Malachi House | General fund | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank | General fund | $13,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | General fund | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $10,000 |
| House of Champions | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jals Inc DBA Doors of Hope Geauga | General fund | $10,000 |
| Journey Center for Safety & Healing | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lakewood Community Services Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Legalworks | General fund | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | General fund | $10,000 |
| Providence House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rainey Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | General fund | $10,000 |
| Stella Maris | General fund | $10,000 |
| University Settlement | General fund | $10,000 |
| West Side Catholic Cetner | General fund | $10,000 |
| Zellie's Home | General fund | $10,000 |
| Towards Employment Incorporated | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Malachi Center Incorporated | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Community Service Alliance | General fund | $7,500 |
| Metrohealth Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
| Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County | General fund | $7,500 |
| University Circle Incorporated | General fund | $7,500 |
| Near West Side Multi Service Corporation | General fund | $7,500 |
| All Faiths Pantry | General fund | $5,000 |
| Arts Impact | General fund | $5,000 |
| Care USA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Christ Child Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank | General fund | $5,000 |
| Esperanza | General fund | $5,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Good Banks Northeast Ohio | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hannah's Home | General fund | $5,000 |
| Shoes & Clothes for Kids | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Martin de Porress High School | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Murlan J Murphy Jr
- Raymond M Murphy
- Paul J Murphy
- Brian F Murphy
- Rita M Carfagna
- Melody Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Murphy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are three submission deadlines each year. February 28th, june 30th, and september 30th..
How much does Murphy Family Foundation give?
$451,400 in tax year 2025, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Murphy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Murlan J Murphy Jr (Trustee), Raymond M Murphy (Trustee), Paul J Murphy (Secretary & Treasurer) and Brian F Murphy (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Murphy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.