Murray C & Jo P Murphey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murray C & Jo P Murphey Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$47,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Murray C & Jo P Murphey 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $40,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Child and Family Services | Family services general funds | $20,000 |
| Hope Works Inc | Community services general funds | $10,000 |
| Harding School of Theology | General fund | $10,000 |
| Auburn Christian Foundation Inc | General fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah K White
- Mark D Hickman
- Michael R White
Questions people ask
Does Murray C & Jo P Murphey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murray C & Jo P Murphey Foundation give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Murray C & Jo P Murphey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah K White (President, Director), Mark D Hickman (Secretary, Director) and Michael R White (Treasurer, Director).