The John and Kellyanne Murray Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderTroy, New York · EIN 85-3565957 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN F MURRAY JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 NAPLES CT, TROY NY 12180 |
| Phone | 5182727955 |
| ZJMURRAY54@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS TO FULLY DISCLOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Holy Names | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $35,200 |
| Siena College | Loudonville, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Peter's Health Partners Foundation | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbull, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Siena University Friary | Loudonville, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Disability Services | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northern Rivers Development | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| City Mission of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Schoharie Central School Booster Club | Schoharie, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY | Latham, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Cobleskill-Richmond Education Foundation | Cobleskill, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 15-Love | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sco-Wright Ambulance Service | Schoharie, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Double H Ranch | Lake Luzerne, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Naples Train Musuem | Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mohawk Hudson Humane Society | Menands, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Christian Brothers Academy | Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Talk 1300 Am | Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,900 | 24 |
| 2024 | $142,200 | 37 |
| 2023 | $140,925 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601699349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3565957
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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