Spencer L Murfey Jr Family Foundation
Historical FunderWindermere, Florida · EIN 26-2608775 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ATTN SUSANNE RESSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3333 RICHMOND RD STE 110, BNY MELLON WEALTH MGT, BEECHWOOD OH 44122 |
| Phone | 2165932004 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Aid | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Aid | $15,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Wildlife | $10,000 |
| American Instit for Cancer Research | Washington, DC | Research | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defence Forces | New York, NY | Aid | $10,000 |
| Friends of Blue Hill Bay | Blue Hill, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| American Lung Association | St Paul, MN | Research | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Aid | $10,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Animal protection | $10,000 |
| Brooklin Fire Department | Brooklin, ME | Fire dept | $10,000 |
| California Wildfire Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Fire protection | $10,000 |
| Carrabassett Valley Academy | Carabassett Valley, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Aid | $10,000 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Various | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Aid | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Orlando, FL | Aid | $10,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Aid | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Young American Foundation | Reston, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Bangor, ME | Aid | $10,000 |
| Orange County Animal Rescue | Orlando, FL | Aid | $10,000 |
| American Bible Society | Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Research | $5,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Kirtland, OH | Wildlife | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | Jupiter, FL | Hospital non profit | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson Research Ctr | Smithville, TX | Research | $5,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundat | Simi Valley, CA | Museum | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Hospital non profit | $5,000 |
| Uh Rainbow Center for Wmchild | Cleveland, OH | Aid | $5,000 |
| Anah Shriners Hospital for Children | Bangor, ME | Hospital non profit | $5,000 |
| Florida Humane Society | Pompano Beach, FL | Aid | $5,000 |
| Seminole County Parrot Rescue | Geneva, FL | Aid | $5,000 |
| Blue Waters Dog Rescue | Pompano Beach, FL | Aid | $5,000 |
| Happy Trails Animal Rescue | Orlando, FL | Aid | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | New York, NY | Research | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $311,200 | 33 |
| 2023 | $295,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2608775
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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