The Murrell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Murrell Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $315,945 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$315,945
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$335,354
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $243,750 the year before.
54% 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 | $154,050 | 31 | $108,807 |
| 2024 | $243,750 | 32 | $203,626 |
| 2025 | $315,945 | 26 | $335,354 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Murrell Foundation 8350 N Central Expressway Ste G100, Dallas, TX 75206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 363-3691 |
| What to submit | None prescribed |
What The Murrell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $257,000 |
| New York | 5 | $45,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,445 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utsw Medical Center | General | $100,000 |
| Dallas Morning News Charities | General | $50,000 |
| Communities Foundations of Texas | General | $36,000 |
| University of Dallas Men's Basketba | General | $17,000 |
| Redemption Bridge | General | $12,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | General | $11,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team | General | $11,000 |
| Army A Club | General | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue | General | $10,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | General | $10,000 |
| Ourcalling | General | $7,500 |
| Grapevine Animal Services | General | $5,000 |
| Hanna's Southern Paws | General | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the New Braunfels | General | $5,000 |
| March to the Polls | General | $4,000 |
| Grant Haliburton Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| New York Race Track Chaplaincy | General | $2,500 |
| The Exceller Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Mus | General | $2,000 |
| Envision Dallas | General | $2,000 |
| Army Scholarship Foundation Inc | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Dallas Public Librar | General | $1,500 |
| Rainbow Days | General | $1,500 |
| Wreaths Across America | General | $1,445 |
| Creation Studio Dallas | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Murrell
- Tom M Dees III
- Kelley A Murrell
- Cathy W Arrington
- David M Rosenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Murrell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Murrell Foundation give?
$315,945 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Murrell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Murrell (President), Tom M Dees III (Director), Kelley A Murrell (Director) and Cathy W Arrington (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Murrell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.