Lynne Murray Sr Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Lynne Murray Sr Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$74,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$977,175
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $51,500 | 6 | $900,406 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 4 | $947,607 |
| 2025 | $74,500 | 6 | $977,175 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Riley Piro 1214 Danbury Road, Houston, TX 77055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 622-1707, drmaryfriley@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Letter preferred with an outline of specific program(s) |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $67,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Animal Protection | General fund | $25,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Da Camera Society of Texas Inc | General fund | $12,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek | General fund | $7,500 |
| Interfaith Ministeries for Greater Houston | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Landen
- Mary Riley Piro
Questions people ask
Does Lynne Murray Sr Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lynne Murray Sr Educational Foundation give?
$74,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Lynne Murray Sr Educational Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Landen (Trustee) and Mary Riley Piro (Trustee).