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Murphy Charitable Family Foundation

Ankeny, Iowa  ·  EIN 842711623  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ankeny, Iowa, Murphy Charitable Family Foundation has awarded $3.8M across 42 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Twin Lakes Bible Camp. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.0M
Total assets
42
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Murphy Charitable Family Foundation funds

Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities.

childrenfamilieslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Murphy Charitable Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Twin Lakes Bible Camp
Religious camp activities.
Manson, IA$600K2020
Mayo Clinic
Medical treatment and research.
Rochester, MN$600K2020
Isu Foundation
Student athlete performance center.
Ames, IA$500K2020
Wartburg College
Exercise science facility and scholarship.
Waverly, IA$284K2020
Drake University
Mens basketball restricted.
Des Moines, IA$200K2023
Drake University
Mens basketball restricted.
Des Moines, IA$200K2022
Food Bank of Iowa
Provide meals to Iowans in need.
Des Moines, IA$145K2024
Food Bank of Iowa
Provide meals to Iowans in need.
Des Moines, IA$120K2023
Food Bank of Iowa
Provide meals to Iowans in need.
Des Moines, IA$100K2022
West Virginia University Foundation
Support athletes under promotional strategy.
Morgantown, WV$100K2024
Cyclone Regional Training Center
Student athlete performance center.
Ankeny, IA$85K2024
Wartburg College
Exercise science facility and scholarship.
Waverly, IA$71K2022
Twin Lakes Bible Camp
Sustain church activities.
Manson, IA$60K2022
We Will Collective
Support athletes under promotional strategy.
Des Moines, IA$50K2022
Cyclone Regional Training Center
Student athlete performance center.
Ankeny, IA$50K2022

Murphy Charitable Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.1M
2022$619K
2023$567K
2024$508K

How to apply for funding from Murphy Charitable Family Foundation

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

“Requests must be received prior to December 31.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Murphy Charitable Family Foundation

Does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation fund?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Twin Lakes Bible Camp, Mayo Clinic, Isu Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Murphy Charitable Family Foundation give in grants?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 42 grants.
Where is Murphy Charitable Family Foundation located?
Murphy Charitable Family Foundation is based in Ankeny, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842711623.
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About this profile. This page is built from Murphy Charitable Family 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 Murphy Charitable Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.