The Lowry Murphey Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 59-2824550 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church | Tampa, FL | Sacred spaces | $50,000 |
| St John's School | Tampa, FL | Classroom naming | $25,000 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | Tampa, FL | Gala sponsorship | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Community | $20,000 |
| Lifepath Hospice | Tampa, FL | Spring soiree and homeruns | $15,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | St Petersburg, FL | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Young Life Southwind | Ocklawaha, FL | Community | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Tampa, FL | Religious | $13,333 |
| Zoo Tampa | Tampa, FL | Karamu gala | $12,500 |
| Young Life Africa | Colorado Springs, CO | Staff salary | $12,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum | San Jose, CA | Community | $10,000 |
| Wedu - When the Righteous Triumph | Tampa, FL | Community | $10,000 |
| Becky Walker Scholarship Fund | Tampa, FL | Science scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cup Inc | Tampa, FL | Table sponsor | $5,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Tampa, FL | Gala sponsor | $5,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Arlington, VA | Doug tuttle memory | $5,000 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | Tampa, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Voices Against Sexual Assault | Apollo Beach, FL | Community | $5,000 |
| Frameworks | Tampa, FL | Community | $5,000 |
| Salesian Youth Center | Tampa, FL | Community | $5,000 |
| Samford University | Homewood, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | New Canaan, CT | Community | $4,400 |
| Young Life South Tampa | Tampa, FL | Golf tournament | $1,000 |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Education | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,033 | 24 |
| 2024 | $297,700 | 20 |
| 2023 | $281,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642179349101024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2824550
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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