The Murphy Family Foundation concentrates its modest giving on outdoor and conservation-oriented organizations that expand public access to nature and environmental learning. Their grants support both experiential outdoor adventure programming and community horticulture/public garden initiatives, indicating an interest in nature-based education and public green spaces rather than broad charity portfolios. The foundation appears to make targeted, impactful gifts to a small number of mission-aligned nonprofits rather than dispersing many small awards.
$24K
$165K
$16K
$26K
Most grants fall between $9K and $17K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$17K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in MN.
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Concentrated giving: very few grants per cycle with one or two moderately sized awards; majority of funds allocated to a single core grantee (Wilderness Inquiry) and selective support for complementary conservation/education projects. Not strictly local—grants span different states—suggesting program fit drives decisions.
Notable grantees: Wilderness Inquiry, Florida Botanical Gardens
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | $22,743 | 2025 | General Support |
| Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children co Roha & Flaherty | Washington, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | $20,633 | 2024 | General Support |
| Florida Botanical Gardens | Largo, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | General Support |
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | $20,000 | 2023 | General support |
| Florida Botanical Gardens | Largo, FL | $7,392 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children co Roha & Flaherty
$1,000General Support
Florida Botanical Gardens
$5,000General Support
Florida Botanical Gardens
GENERAL SUPPORT