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John P Murphy Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 346528308  ·  Private foundation

John P Murphy Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.1M in grants paid and $57.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 439 individual grants from this funder — $12.9M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$57.4M
Total assets
439
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John P Murphy Foundation funds

John P Murphy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, sports & recreation.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationSports & Recreation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John P Murphy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$400K2023
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$400K2020
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$355K2024
The Musical Arts Association
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$292K2019
The Musical Arts Association
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$292K2018
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$243K2024
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$236K2022
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$234K2023
Group Plan Commission
CAPITAL AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SQAURE TRANSFORMATION
Cleveland, OH$200K2018
Group Plan Commission
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$200K2019
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$180K2022
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$180K2023
Cleveland Institute of Music
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$170K2024
Great Lakes Theater Festival
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$141K2023
Cleveland Institute of Art
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$130K2023

John P Murphy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.0M
2019$1.9M
2020$2.1M
2022$2.0M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from John P Murphy Foundation

From John P Murphy Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“TRUSTEES MEET, USUALLY QUARTERLY, TO CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATIONS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at murphykulas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John P Murphy Foundation

Does John P Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — John P Murphy Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John P Murphy Foundation fund?
John P Murphy Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John P Murphy Foundation give in grants?
John P Murphy Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.9M over 439 grants.
Where is John P Murphy Foundation located?
John P Murphy Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 346528308.
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About this profile. This page is built from John P Murphy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John P Murphy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.