The Murray Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Murray Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jackson, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. 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$10,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$188,834
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $13,000 | 9 | $199,555 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 10 | $193,142 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 7 | $188,834 |
How to apply
The Murray 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Center | Benevolence | $2,000 |
| Exchange Center Carl Perk | benevolence | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of West TN | Benevolence | $2,000 |
| Hope Recovery Center | Benevolence | $1,500 |
| The Star Center | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Rifa | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Fca | Benevolence | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Ferguson
- Judith Murray
- Luanne Story
- James L Exum
Questions people ask
Does The Murray Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Murray Foundation Inc give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Murray Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Ferguson (Director President), Judith Murray (Director Board Member), Luanne Story (Director Board Member) and James L Exum (Director Secretary).