Kingsley H Murphy Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 23-7026492 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Resource Center | Ketchum, ID | General funding | $60,000 |
| Marie Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General funding | $20,000 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Brookline Comm Mental Health Center | Brookline, MA | General funding | $5,000 |
| United Way of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Hill Manuscript Library | Collegeville, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley Hills, MA | General funding | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Hartsdale, NY | General funding | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $3,050 |
| National Childrens Research Center | Washington, DC | General funding | $2,500 |
| National Presbyterian School | Washington, DC | General funding | $2,500 |
| MN Historical Society | Saint Paul, MN | General funding | $1,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Topeka, KS | General funding | $1,000 |
| Theatre Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($31,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,550 | 23 |
| 2024 | $121,250 | 29 |
| 2023 | $136,250 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7026492
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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