M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Vancouver, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $84.9 million in 797 grants; the typical grant was $87,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84.9 million
- Number of grants797
- Typical grant$87,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$2.0 billion
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $78.1 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $78.1 million | 729 | $1.9 billion |
| 2024 | $84.9 million | 797 | $2.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | M J Murdock Charitable Trust 655 W Columbia Way Suite 700, Vancouver, WA 98660 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 694-8415, info@murdocktrust.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See www.murdocktrust.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What M J Murdock Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $1.3 million in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 260 | $39.2 million |
| Oregon | 247 | $32.4 million |
| Montana | 72 | $11.6 million |
| Idaho | 52 | $10.2 million |
| Alaska | 44 | $9.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 18 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 11 | $1.5 million |
| Colorado | 17 | $1.3 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $1.0 million |
| California | 12 | $993,054 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Matching gifts | $1.5 million |
| Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc | New fab lab | $1.0 million |
| Friends of Seattle Waterfront | Downtown shoreline construction | $1.0 million |
| Latino Network | Facility construction | $1.0 million |
| Northwest University | New health sciences programs and facility renovation | $1.0 million |
| Carroll College | Library renovation | $800,000 |
| The Veritas Forum Inc | Faculty development pipeline program | $800,000 |
| Human Resource Development Council of District IX Inc | Facility construction | $750,000 |
| KCTS Television | Purchase and renovation of facility | $750,000 |
| Larche Foundation of Greater Vancouver | New facility construction | $750,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of Boise City Idaho | New construction | $750,000 |
| Generous Giving Inc | Program support | $700,000 |
| George Fox University | Facility construction | $700,000 |
| Reid Saunders Evangelistic Association | New facility | $700,000 |
| 4 Ranges Community Recreation Foundation | Facility construction | $650,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | Leasehold improvements | $650,000 |
| Alaska Native Heritage Center Inc | Facility renovation | $600,000 |
| University of Washington | Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (lc-ms) | $550,500 |
| Friends of the Children | Facility remodel and expansion | $550,000 |
| Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon | Facility renovation | $550,000 |
| Regents of the University of Idaho | Chemical ionization-mass spectrometer | $550,000 |
| Whitworth University | Facilities renovation | $550,000 |
| Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Nucleic acids sequencing, microscopy, and imaging equipment | $525,000 |
| Central Montana Medical Facilities Inc | Renovation and new construction | $500,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of Washington | Facility renovation | $500,000 |
| Chugachmiut | New construction | $500,000 |
| Comprehensive Mental Health Center of Tacoma Pierce County | Facility renovation | $500,000 |
| Empowering Youth & Families Outreach | New construction | $500,000 |
| Grande Ronde Hospital Inc | New construction | $500,000 |
| Helena Food Share Inc | Facility construction | $500,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housingservices Inc | Facility renovation | $500,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries | New facility | $500,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Facility renovations | $500,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | Facility renovation | $500,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana Inc | Facility renovations | $500,000 |
| North Valley Music School | New facility | $500,000 |
| Olympic Peninsula Young Mens Christian Assn | New construction | $500,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas | Facility expansion | $500,000 |
| University of Portland | New facility | $500,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center | Renovation and new construction | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elmer Huh
- Mike True
- Romanita Hairston
- Jeff Grubb
- Jeff Pinneo
- John Castles
- Pauline Fong
Questions people ask
Does M J Murdock Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.murdocktrust.org.
How much does M J Murdock Charitable Trust give?
$84.9 million in tax year 2024, across 797 grants, with a typical grant of $87,000.
Who runs M J Murdock Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Elmer Huh (Cio), Mike True (Cfo), Romanita Hairston (Ceo) and Jeff Grubb (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does M J Murdock Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.