The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMason City, Iowa · EIN 42-1477942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$519K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $13,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KRISTEN N OLLENBURG |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 EAST STATE STREET SUITE 800, MASON CITY IA 50401 |
| Phone | 6414234264 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS INCLUDING NAME, ADDRESS AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION EVIDENCE OF EXEMPT STATUS, ID NUMBER, CURRENT FINANCIALS, OFFICERS DIRECTORS & CONTACT PERSON, AMOUNT & PURPOSE OF REQUEST, DATE NEEDED. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) CHARITY WITH PREFERENCE TO THOSE IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy One North Iowa Hospice | Mason City, IA | Renovation assistance | $50,000 |
| North Ia-Southern Mn Veteran Stand | Rockford, IA | Purchase trailer | $35,000 |
| Mason City Public School Ed Found | Mason City, IA | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| YMCA | Mason City, IA | Daycare services, general support | $25,000 |
| River City Sculptures on Parade Inc | Mason City, IA | Sculpture purchase, maintenance | $24,000 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Evening meal program | $23,400 |
| Sunbeam Christian Childcare Prescho | Mason City, IA | Equipment and supplies purchase | $22,200 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Ia | Urbandale, IA | Campground upgrades | $20,000 |
| Mason City Public Library | Mason City, IA | Program assistance | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Mason City, IA | Meal containers, equipment | $14,300 |
| City of Mason City | Mason City, IA | Equipment purchase, materials | $14,200 |
| Humane Society of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Medical/Medication/Food supply | $13,500 |
| 43 North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Building and general program expense | $12,000 |
| Friends of 457 Cannonball Express | Mason City, IA | Maintenance expense | $11,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | Mason City, IA | Client assistance | $10,000 |
| Freedom in His Grace Ministry | Mason City, IA | Second floor staircase | $10,000 |
| John Adams Middle School | Mason City, IA | Art program support | $10,000 |
| Niacc Foundation | Mason City, IA | Welding table | $10,000 |
| North Central Ia Ag in the Classroo | Garner, IA | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| One Vision | Clear Lake, IA | Production video, programming | $9,000 |
| Stebens Children's Theatre | Mason City, IA | Programming, upgrades | $9,000 |
| Yss of North Ia Fka Francis Lauer | Mason City, IA | Laptops | $8,400 |
| Caring Pregnancy Center | Mason City, IA | Purchase non-donated items | $8,000 |
| Mason City Foundation-Music Man Sq | Mason City, IA | Music instructor | $8,000 |
| Mason City Instrumental Music Boost | Mason City, IA | Instrument purchase | $7,000 |
| River City Society Historical Pres | Mason City, IA | Maintenance, printing monograph | $7,000 |
| Wright on the Park Inc | Mason City, IA | System upgrade | $7,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Clinical services | $6,500 |
| Charles H Macnider Museum | Mason City, IA | Exhibit funding | $6,000 |
| City of Mason City Youth Sports | Mason City, IA | Sports equipment | $5,000 |
| City of Mason City Youth Task Force | Mason City, IA | Support program services | $5,000 |
| Choral Music Guild-Mason City High | Mason City, IA | Custom robe support | $5,000 |
| Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank | Mason City, IA | Food support | $5,000 |
| Lime Creek Nature Center Fd | Mason City, IA | Trailer purchase | $5,000 |
| Mason City Honor Guard-American Leg | Mason City, IA | Uniform support | $5,000 |
| Mason City Community Theatre | Mason City, IA | Energy efficiency replacement prog | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Mason City, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | Mason City, IA | Festival expenses | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Events Center | Mason City, IA | Sound system upgrade | $5,000 |
| Northern Lights Alliance Homeless S | Mason City, IA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| River City Kiwanis Club | Mason City, IA | Trailer wrap | $5,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Mason City, IA | Equipment and software support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Mason City, IA | Update hvac system | $5,000 |
| All Vets Center | Mason City, IA | Uniforms support | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Community Action Org | Mason City, IA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Mason City, IA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Mason City Senior Activity Center | Mason City, IA | Solar lighting | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $519,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $511,100 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523259349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1477942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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