Private foundation · Dallas, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Murrell Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $750
- Typical grant
- $750 to $750 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $154K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $244K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $154K | $750 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The murrell foundation · dallas · 2143633691
- What to send
- None prescribed
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John R MurrellPresident
- Tom M Dees IIIDirector
- P Mike McculloughVice preside
- Kelley A MurrellDirector
- Cathy W ArringtonSecretary
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College | Memphis, Shelby County | General | $750 |