Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 31-1653349 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$534K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$233K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $510,000 |
| American Red Cross | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Charitbale | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Servants of Mary | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Venice | Venice, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Essential Pregnancy Services | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foodbank of the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Als | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Cross | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| St Cecilia Cathedral | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $533,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621429349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1653349
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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