The Robert and Lynn Murphy Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 27-3594301 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.3M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $100,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesuit High School of New Orleans Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | General fund | $3,000,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,050,000 |
| St Andrews | Houston, TX | General fund | $100,000 |
| Careerspring Foundation | Bellaire, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | Houston, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| Ashley County Museum | Hamburg, AR | General fund | $15,000 |
| Chapelwood United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,255,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $2,078,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $662,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602249349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3594301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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