E E Murry Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 23-1948416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$33.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,375.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Community Foundation | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $230,000 |
| Town Branch Park | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Civic Lex | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $67,000 |
| Food Chain | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $50,375 |
| The Lexington School | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hospice and Community Care | Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Hearing and Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lexington Children's Museum | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Lexarts | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $28,177 |
| Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community | Manheim, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Lexington Dream Factory | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Community Inspired Lexington | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Justin's Place | Wilmore, KY | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Oconee Therapeutic Riding | Watkinsville, GA | Charitable | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,097,952 | 20 |
| 2023 | $842,527 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102284
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-1948416
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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