Private foundation · Vancouver, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $1 million
- Typical grant
- $150,000 to $700,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $175,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Shelby County · plus 794 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Program expansion”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $116.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116.6M | $1M | 3 |
| 2023 | $80.1M | $275K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- M j murdock charitable trust · vancouver · 3606948415 · info@murdocktrust.org
- What to send
- See www.murdocktrust.org
- Deadlines
- See www.murdocktrust.org
- Limits
- See www.murdocktrust.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Elmer HuhCio
- Mike TrueCfo
- Romanita HairstonCeo
- Jeff GrubbTrustee
- Jeff PinneoTrustee
- John CastlesTrustee
- Pauline FongCpio
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- New program staff
- Program expansion
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generous Giving Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $700K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | New program staff | $176K |
| Maclellan Center for Global Christian Education | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program expansion | $150K |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 1 to Tennessee groups totaling $180,500. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | New program staff | $180K | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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