1997 John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation
Historical FunderWinchester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3399061 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Patrick C Hall Trustee |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 Shore Road Suite 34, Winchester MA 01890 |
| Phone | 7817210100 |
| Form and materials | By letter to trustee including educational benefit of requested grant |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be Winchester Massachusetts residents |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Foundation Education | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $45,000 |
| Winchester Scholarship Foundation | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $40,000 |
| Wright-Locke Land Trust | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $20,000 |
| A Better Chance ABC | Winchester, MA | Social Services | $15,000 |
| The Jenks Senior Center | Winchester, MA | Elder Community Services | $15,000 |
| Winchester Rotary Club | Winchester, MA | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Photography | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Winchester Library | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $2,850 |
| Winchester Public Schools | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $2,500 |
| Parent to Parent | Winchester, MA | Higher Education | $1,800 |
| Muraco Elementry School | Winchester, MA | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,650 | 11 |
| 2023 | $171,294 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542339349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3399061
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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