John and Helen Murphey Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0802319 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $16,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $127,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Tucson, AZ | Support food programs for poor | $20,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support homeless programs | $20,000 |
| Pima Community College Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Emerge Center for Domestic Abuse | Tucson, AZ | Support ongoing programs | $15,000 |
| Education Enrichment Foundation | Tucson, AZ | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | Tucson, AZ | Support theatre operations | $7,500 |
| YMCA | Tucson, AZ | Support ongoing programs | $7,500 |
| Sister Jose Womens Shelter | Tucson, AZ | Support homelss shelter programs | $7,500 |
| Junior League | Tucson, AZ | Support operations | $2,500 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Tucson, AZ | Support museum operations | $2,500 |
| Tucson Symphony Society | Tucson, AZ | Support symphone operations | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tucson, AZ | Support ongoing programs | $2,500 |
| St Elizabeth of Hungry Clinic | Tucson, AZ | Support operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Tucson, AZ | Support ongoing programs | $2,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $128,000 |
| Pima Community College Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $16,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 26 |
| 2022 | $331,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0802319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.