Murphy Family Foundation
Historical FunderSolon, Ohio · EIN 34-1526161 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$451K
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL J MURPHY |
|---|---|
| Address | 31025 CARTER STREET, SOLON OH 44139 |
| Phone | 2168317320 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT ONE COPY OF THE FOLLOWING: A THOROUGH DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ITS HISTORY. THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT ALONG WITH A LIST OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. A THOROUGH DESCRIPTION OF NEED, INCLUDING PROJECT BUDGET AND EVALUATION PLANS AND A LIST OF FOUNDATIONS THAT PROVIDED PAST SUPPORT AND LIST OF FOUNDATIONS CURRENTLY BEING APPROACHED FOR THIS PROJECT. LASTLY A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MOST RECENT IRS FORM 990. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE THREE SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR. FEBRUARY 28TH, JUNE 30TH, AND SEPTEMBER 30TH. |
| Restrictions | THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUST BE A CERTIFIED 501(C)3. ADDITIONALLY, FOUNDATION POLICY REQUIRES A ONE-YEAR HIATUS IN GRANTMAKING TO ANY ORGANIZATION THAT HAS RECEIVED GRANTS FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $13,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| House of Champions | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jals Inc Dba Doors of Hope Geauga | Middlefield, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Journey Center for Safety & Healing | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lakewood Community Services Center | Lakewood, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Legalworks | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | General fund | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rainey Institute | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Stella Maris | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| University Settlement | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| West Side Catholic Cetner | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Zellie's Home | Garfield Heights, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Towards Employment Incorporated | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Malachi Center Incorporated | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Community Service Alliance | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,500 |
| Metrohealth Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,500 |
| Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,500 |
| University Circle Incorporated | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,500 |
| Near West Side Multi Service Corporation | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,500 |
| All Faiths Pantry | Parma, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Arts Impact | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Care USA | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Christ Child Society | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Esperanza | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | Westlake, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Good Banks Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hannah's Home | Mentor, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Shoes & Clothes for Kids | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Martin de Porress High School | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| True Freedom Ministry | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Villanova Univeristy | Villanova, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chair-Ity Inc | Akron, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Urban Squash Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland | Pepper Pike, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Murtis Taylor Human Services System | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Edwins Second Chance Life Skills Center | Cleveland Hts, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | General fund | $3,600 |
| Meeting Place Learning Center | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $3,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Solon, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Womens Religious Archives Collaborative | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Renovare Music Inc | Shaker Heights, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Broadway School of Music & the Arts | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $2,000 |
| Near West Theatre | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,800 |
| Building Hope in the City | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Denver Academy | Denver, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451,400 | 83 |
| 2024 | $432,600 | 70 |
| 2023 | $404,450 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632179349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1526161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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