M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, Washington · EIN 237456468 · Private foundation
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $70.8M in grants paid and $2.09B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,138 individual grants from this funder — $353.7M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.
What M J Murdock Charitable Trust funds
M J Murdock Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for M J Murdock Charitable Trust, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Life WFR MUDDY ROAD PROJECT | Colorado Springs, CO | $2.0M | 2023 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust MATCHING GIFTS | Vancouver, WA | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Trust Matching Gifts MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM | Vancouver, WA | $1.5M | 2020 |
| Whitworth University NEW FACILITY | Spokane, WA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Trust Matching Gifts MATCHING GIFTS | Vancouver, WA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Trust Matching Gifts TRUST MATCHING GIFTS | Vancouver, WA | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | Beaverton, OR | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Friends of Waterfront Seattle DOWNTOWN SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION | Seattle, WA | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Young Life FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $1.0M | 2020 |
| Latino Network FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | Portland, OR | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Northwest University NEW HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS AND FACILITY RENOVATION | Kirkland, WA | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Friends of Seattle Waterfront DOWNTOWN SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION | Seattle, WA | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc NEW FAB LAB | Anchorage, AK | $1.0M | 2024 |
| The Veritas Forum Inc FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE PROGRAM | Cambridge, MA | $800K | 2024 |
| Carroll College LIBRARY RENOVATION | Helena, MT | $800K | 2024 |
M J Murdock Charitable Trust giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from M J Murdock Charitable Trust
From M J Murdock Charitable Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at murdocktrust.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about M J Murdock Charitable Trust
- Does M J Murdock Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
- Yes — M J Murdock Charitable Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does M J Murdock Charitable Trust fund?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Young Life, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Trust Matching Gifts. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does M J Murdock Charitable Trust give in grants?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust reported $70.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $353.7M over 3,138 grants.
- Where is M J Murdock Charitable Trust located?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust is based in Vancouver, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237456468.
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