Michael E Murphy Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3436624 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$668K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Family Institute | Evanston, IL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| L'arche | Forest Park, IL | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| St Catherine St Lucy Catholic School | Oak Park, IL | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (Ivc) | Baltimore, MD | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St John Berchmans Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Ascension Catholic School | Oak Park, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Evanston, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Breakthrough Board | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Good Sport | Braintree, MA | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $668,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $613,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $474,720 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601389349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3436624
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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