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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| 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 |
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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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. Example recipients include Young Life, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Trust Matching Gifts. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does M J Murdock Charitable Trust give in grants?
- M J Murdock Charitable Trust reported $70.8M in grants in an indexed 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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