E Murdoch Family Foundation
Accepts applications
E Murdoch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,231 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $60,086. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$191,231
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$60,086
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,539 the year before.
41% 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 | $79,276 | 30 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $95,539 | 40 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $191,231 | 39 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Britt Murdoch 6114 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 420-6665 |
| What to submit | A letter to include: summary description of organization; summary of the proposed program and a plan measure |
| Deadlines | By may 1st for june 1st funding and november 1st for december 1st funding |
| Restrictions | The foundation will only consider requests tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of the IRS in the united states of america. |
What E Murdoch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $372 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $185,109 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radnor Hunt Foundation | General donation | $60,086 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | General donation | $25,000 |
| Jefferson Medical College | General donation | $23,500 |
| Episcopal Academy | General donation | $15,000 |
| Ryers Farm for Aged Equines | General donation | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | General donation | $8,000 |
| The Hounds Foundation | General donation | $6,250 |
| Agnes Irwin School | General donation | $5,500 |
| CRC Watersheds | General donation | $5,000 |
| Wills Eye Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | General donation | $2,500 |
| University of Delaware | General donation | $2,500 |
| St David's Episcopal Day School | General donation | $2,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | General donation | $1,500 |
| Thorncroft Equestrian Center | General donation | $1,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General donation | $1,500 |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | General donation | $1,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General donation | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General donation | $1,000 |
| Franklin Institute | General donation | $1,000 |
| Gemma Services | General donation | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General donation | $1,000 |
| Marks Colorectal Surgical Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| Mission Kids | General donation | $1,000 |
| Peter's Place | General donation | $1,000 |
| Princess Grace Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | General donation | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Charity Ball | General donation | $523 |
| Abc of Lower Marion | General donation | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General donation | $500 |
| Bridlewood Trails Assoc | General donation | $500 |
| Historic Sugartown | General donation | $500 |
| Jefferson McGee Rehabilitation Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General donation | $500 |
| The Haverford School | General donation | $500 |
| Wildflower Camp Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Island Academy International | General donation | $372 |
| Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Foundation | General donation | $250 |
| Luminin Health - Gilchrist Health Center | General donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Britton H Murdoch
- James P Dornberger
- Janice Murdoch
- John H Murdoch
Questions people ask
Does E Murdoch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By may 1st for june 1st funding and november 1st for december 1st funding.
How much does E Murdoch Family Foundation give?
$191,231 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs E Murdoch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Britton H Murdoch (Trustee), James P Dornberger (Trustee), Janice Murdoch (Trustee) and John H Murdoch (Trustee).
What does E Murdoch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.