Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 31-1653349

Foundation Overview

Based in Omaha, NE, Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation has awarded 233 grants totaling $698,396 to organizations in Nebraska, Wisconsin and 14 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $300 to $22,700, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$698,396
Total Assets
$709,203
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 67%

24 of 36 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Nebraska

66% of grants are awarded in Nebraska, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Omaha (94%), Elkhorn (3%), Papillion (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-32%

Declining funding trend with 32% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Siena Francis House $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Creighton University $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Heartland Neurological Therapy $1,000 Waterloo, NE, US Charitable 2024
Childrens Scholarship Fund $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Bernadette Catholic Church $1,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2024
Tacoma Humane Society $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charitable 2024
Cafeteria Culture $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Essential Pregnancy Services $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Robert Bellarmine School $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Joseph Scholarship Program At Notre Dame $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2024
St Judes Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
St Patricks Church $1,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2024
Pfhs Band Boosters $1,000 Sterling, VA, US Charitable 2024
Rush Office Of Philanthropy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Immokalee, FL, US Charitable 2024
American Red Cross $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Sacred Heart Schools $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Siena Francis House $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Creighton University $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Heartland Neurological Therapy $1,000 Waterloo, NE, US Charitable 2024
Childrens Scholarship Fund $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Bernadette Catholic Church $1,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2024
Tacoma Humane Society $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charitable 2024
Cafeteria Culture $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Essential Pregnancy Services $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Robert Bellarmine School $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
St Joseph Scholarship Program At Notre Dame $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2024
St Judes Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
St Patricks Church $1,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2024
Pfhs Band Boosters $1,000 Sterling, VA, US Charitable 2024
Rush Office Of Philanthropy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Immokalee, FL, US Charitable 2024
American Red Cross $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Sacred Heart Schools $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Archdiocese Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Children's Scholarship Fund $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Of Holy Cross $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2023
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2023
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
St Robert Bellarmine $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
University Of Notre Dame $10,000 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2023
Benjamin Ryan Foundation Co Da Davidson Wealth Management $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Assistance League Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Cystic Fibrosis $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
East End Hospice $2,500 Westhampton Beach, NY, US Charitable 2023
Educate Uganda $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Essential Pregnancy Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Father Shane Education Endowment $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of The Heartland $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Lady Of Tepeyac High School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Matt Mendick Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund - Creighton $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Open Door Mission $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Presbyterian Church Of The Cros $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Sacred Heart Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
St Patrick's Catholic Church $1,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2023
St Vincent Depaul $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Usa Central And Souther Province Of The Society Of Jesus $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable 2023
Archdiocese Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Children's Scholarship Fund $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Of Holy Cross $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2023
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2023
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
St Robert Bellarmine $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
University Of Notre Dame $10,000 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2023
Benjamin Ryan Foundation Co Da Davidson Wealth Management $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Assistance League Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Cystic Fibrosis $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
East End Hospice $2,500 Westhampton Beach, NY, US Charitable 2023
Educate Uganda $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Essential Pregnancy Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Father Shane Education Endowment $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of The Heartland $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Lady Of Tepeyac High School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Matt Mendick Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund - Creighton $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Open Door Mission $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Presbyterian Church Of The Cros $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Sacred Heart Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
St Patrick's Catholic Church $1,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2023
St Vincent Depaul $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Usa Central And Souther Province Of The Society Of Jesus $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable 2023
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Mater Filius $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Archbishop Annual Appeal $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Children's Scholarship Fund $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2022
Creighton Prep High School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Of Holy Cross $1,500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2022
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Potomac Falls Band Boosters $1,000 Potomac Falls, VA, US Charitable 2022
St Robert Bellarmine $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
University Of Notre Dame $7,500 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2022
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Mater Filius $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Archbishop Annual Appeal $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Children's Scholarship Fund $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2022
Creighton Prep High School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Of Holy Cross $1,500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2022
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Potomac Falls Band Boosters $1,000 Potomac Falls, VA, US Charitable 2022
St Robert Bellarmine $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
University Of Notre Dame $7,500 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2022
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Mater Filius $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Archbishop Annual Appeal $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Children's Scholarship Fund $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2022
Creighton Prep High School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Of Holy Cross $1,500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2022
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
Potomac Falls Band Boosters $1,000 Potomac Falls, VA, US Charitable 2022
St Robert Bellarmine $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2022
University Of Notre Dame $7,500 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2022
Boston Health Care $2,500 Boston, MA, US Charitable 2021
Anchor Cross Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Children's Scholarship Fund $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Child Savings Institute $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Cues $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Educate Uganda $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
St Robert Bellarmine $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Fort Worth Catholic Charities $5,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2021
Essential Pregnacy Services $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Omaha Zoo Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Sacred Heart Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Omaha Discovery Trust $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
University Of Notre Dame $9,500 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2021
Care Dimensions Hospice $1,500 Danvers, MA, US Charitable 2021
Catholic Charities $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2021
Potomac Falls Band Boosters $1,000 Potomac Falls, VA, US Charitable 2021
American Red Cross $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Archbishops Annual Appeal $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Schlegel Center For Service And Justice $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Children's Scholarship Fund $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Assistance League Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Essential Pregnancy Services $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Holy Cross Mission Center $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2020
Guadalupe Social Services $2,000 Immokalee, FL, US Charitable 2020
Boys And Girls Clubs $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Food Bank Of Heartland $4,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Marquette University $22,700 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2020
Nolan Catholic High School $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2020
Educate Uganda $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Saint Robert Bellarmine $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Creighton University School Of Law $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Cues $7,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
University Of Notre Dame $12,000 South Bend, IN, US Charitable 2020
John Paul Ii Newman Center $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2020
Nebraska Humane Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Archbishops Annual Appeal $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Catholic Faith Appeal $500 Venice, FL, US Charitable 2018
Bethlehem House $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Madonna School $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Omaha Community Foundation $300 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Salvation Army $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Children's Scholarship Fund $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Congregation Of The Holy Cross $500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2018
America Lung Association $300 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Hospice Of Dayton $1,000 Dayton, OH, US Charitable 2018
Siena Francis House $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Essential Pregnancy Services $11,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Catholic Relief Svcs Of New Bern $2,500 New Bern, NC, US Charitable 2018
Our Lady Of Lourdes $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Institute For Priestly Formation $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Franciscan Hospice House $1,500 University Place, WA, US Charitable 2018
Marquette University $11,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2018
New Cassel Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Sacred Heart Schools $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2018
Saint Robert Bellarmine $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2018
Als Association $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Archbishops Annual Appeal $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Archdiocese Of Omaha $11,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Bethlehem House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Caritas $5,000 San Juan, PR, US Charitable 2017
Catholic Charities Of Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
Catholic Charities Of Naples $10,000 Naples, FL, US Charitable 2017
Children's Scholarship Fund $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Congregation Of The Holy Cross $500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2017
Creighton Preparatory School $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Curesearch $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Essential Pregnancy Services $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Grandparents Fund $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2017
Holy Family Church $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Institute For Priestly Formation $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Jesuit Academy $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Marian High School $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Marquette University $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
New Cassel Foundation $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Newberry Library $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2017
Notre Dame Club Of Omaha $720 Papillion, NE, US Charitable 2017
Notre Dame Sisters $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
Sacred Heart Schools $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2017
Saint Robert Bellarmine $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2017
St Cecilia Cathedral $500 Omaha, NE, US Chariable 2017
St Joseph County Right To Life $1,000 Granger, IN, US Charitable 2017
University Of Notre Dame $15,500 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2017
Archdiocese Of Omaha $12,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
St Joseph County Right To Life $1,000 Granger, IN, US Charitable 2016
Sienna Francis House $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Curesearch $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2016
Essential Pregnancy Services $16,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Food Allergy Red Balloon $500 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2016
Children's Scholarship Fund $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Holy Family Church $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Notre Dame Club Of Omaha $760 Papillion, NE, US Charitable 2016
Red Cross Of The Heartland $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Marian High School $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
Autism Center Of Nebraska $300 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
National Christ Child $300 Rockville, MD, US Charitable 2016
Right To Life $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2016
Saint Robert Bellarmine $18,516 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2016
The Newberry Library $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2016
University Of Notre Dame $5,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 31-1653349
Website N/A
Address 13660 HAMILTON ST Omaha, NE 68154-5153

Key People (5)

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President Dennis F Murphy
Vice President Ellin Murphy
Secretary Kathleen Mcmahon
Director Dennis J Murphy
Director Kevin J Murphy

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.