Murray Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 35-2578035
Foundation Overview
Based in Bellevue, WA, Murray Foundation has awarded 133 grants totaling $2,300,046 to organizations in Hawaii, Washington and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $130 to $75,030, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 21 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in Washington and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Lopez Island (42%), Spokane (18%), Seattle (18%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 388% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Murray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Promote Heart Health | 2024 |
| Animal Protection Of New Mexico | $5,000 | Alburquerque, NM, US | Prevent Animal Cruelty | 2024 |
| Catherine Washburn Medical Association | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary Ptsa | $1,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Cupertino Rotary Endowment | $25,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Friends Of Children Justice Center | $45,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Lopez Library | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Olive Crest | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2024 |
| Ontario Water Center | $5,000 | Willow Beach, ONTARIO, CA | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Pa'ia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Pa Ia, HI, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Saigon Monk | $16,000 | Can Ducc District, LONG AN, VM | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $55,000 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2024 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $2,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2024 |
| Toan Huynh | $2,000 | Edmonton, ALBERTA, CA | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Tu Vien Bo De | $500 | Renton, WA, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Tu Vien Tay Phuong | $8,000 | Savage, MINNESOTA, VM | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $11,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2024 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2024 |
| Vin Son 1 Orphanage | $26,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $69,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2024 |
| Western Buddhist Foundation | $16,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Fundraising | 2024 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Olive Crest | $12,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2023 |
| Salesiens Of Don Brosco | $25,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create An Environment Safe For Children | 2023 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $45,000 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $1,695 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2023 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $10,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2023 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2023 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $57,100 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2023 |
| Tu Vien Bo De | $1,180 | Renton, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Friends Of Children Justice Center | $50,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Vin Son 1 Orphanage | $10,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Cupertino Rotary Endowment | $50,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Ontario Water Center | $5,000 | Newmarket, ONTARIO, CA | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Catherine Washburn Medical Association | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| South Maui Learning Ohana | $1,000 | Kihei, HI, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Toan Huynh | $1,000 | Edmonton, ALBERTA, CA | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Lopez Library | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Olive Crest | $12,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2023 |
| Salesiens Of Don Brosco | $25,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create An Environment Safe For Children | 2023 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $45,000 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $1,695 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2023 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $10,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2023 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2023 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $57,100 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2023 |
| Tu Vien Bo De | $1,180 | Renton, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Friends Of Children Justice Center | $50,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Vin Son 1 Orphanage | $10,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Cupertino Rotary Endowment | $50,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Ontario Water Center | $5,000 | Newmarket, ONTARIO, CA | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Catherine Washburn Medical Association | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| South Maui Learning Ohana | $1,000 | Kihei, HI, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Toan Huynh | $1,000 | Edmonton, ALBERTA, CA | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Lopez Library | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Fundraising | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children Justice Center Of Maui | $20,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Crest | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Paia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Goal To Provide A Safe Place Emotionally And Physically For The Youth. | 2022 |
| Salesiens Of Don Bosco | $75,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create An Environment Safe For Children | 2022 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $30,402 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2022 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2022 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $10,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2022 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $47,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2022 |
| Summits Of Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Amy Ngoc Cao | $500 | Bothell, WA, US | Help With Education | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Sacramento Foundation | $10,000 | Fair Oaks, CA, US | Serve The Local Community | 2022 |
| Rotary District 5280 Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Rotary Club 29 Foundation U At Bancfirst | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Cwma | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Provide Research And Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children Justice Center Of Maui | $20,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Crest | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Paia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Goal To Provide A Safe Place Emotionally And Physically For The Youth. | 2022 |
| Salesiens Of Don Bosco | $75,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create An Environment Safe For Children | 2022 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $30,402 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2022 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2022 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $10,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2022 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $47,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2022 |
| Summits Of Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Amy Ngoc Cao | $500 | Bothell, WA, US | Help With Education | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Sacramento Foundation | $10,000 | Fair Oaks, CA, US | Serve The Local Community | 2022 |
| Rotary District 5280 Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Rotary Club 29 Foundation U At Bancfirst | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Cwma | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Provide Research And Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children Justice Center Of Maui | $20,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Crest | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2022 |
| Paia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Goal To Provide A Safe Place Emotionally And Physically For The Youth. | 2022 |
| Salesiens Of Don Bosco | $75,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create An Environment Safe For Children | 2022 |
| Sympa Meals (Dang Xuan Hop) | $30,402 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2022 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (Flip) | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2022 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $10,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2022 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $47,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2022 |
| Summits Of Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Richmond, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Amy Ngoc Cao | $500 | Bothell, WA, US | Help With Education | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Sacramento Foundation | $10,000 | Fair Oaks, CA, US | Serve The Local Community | 2022 |
| Rotary District 5280 Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Rotary Club 29 Foundation U At Bancfirst | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Serve The Community | 2022 |
| Cwma | $130 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Provide Research And Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children Justice Center Of Maui | $20,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2021 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Olive Crest | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support Welfare Of Children And Families Experiencing Neglect And Abuse. | 2021 |
| Paia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Goal To Provide A Safe Place Emotionally And Physically For The Youth. | 2021 |
| Salesiens Of Don Bosco | $75,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Goal To Create A Safe Environment For All Children | 2021 |
| Sympa Meals (dang Xuan Hop) | $25,090 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Assist Hospital Children | 2021 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $7,500 | San Ramon, CA, US | Mission To Provide Basic Financial Life-skill Education With Continuing Support For The Under-served | 2021 |
| Vina Capital Foundation | $30,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Mission To Support The Economic Growth Of Vietnam Through Healthcare And Education Programs For Those Who Are Disadvantaged And Underserved | 2021 |
| University Of Washington | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Redmond Rotary | $12,500 | Redmond, WA, US | Serve The Local Community | 2021 |
| Lop An Tinh Xa | $10,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| The Friends Of Lopez Island Pool (flip) | $1,000 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Build New Community Pool | 2021 |
| Olive Crest | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Operation Smile | $30,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Paia Youth And Cultural Center | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Salesiens Of Don Bosco | $75,030 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Donation To A Registered International Entity | 2020 |
| Vina Capital | $44,030 | Ho Chi Minh City, LINH XUAN WARD, VM | Donation To A Registered International Entity | 2020 |
| Tuong Nguyen Usa Foundation | $21,000 | San Ramon, CA, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Sympa Meals (dang Xuan Hop) | $17,060 | Dong Da District, HANOI, VM | Donation To A Registered International Entity | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Children Justice Center Of Maui | $15,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Gonzaga University | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Donation To A Domestic 501(c)3 Public Charity | 2020 |
| Saliesian Of Don Bosco | $40,000 | Hcmc, N/A, VM | Donation To A Registered International Entity. | 2018 |
| Summits Of Hope | $1,200 | Vancouver, N/A, CA | Donation To A Registered International Entity. | 2018 |
| Olivecrest | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Donation To A Domestic 501c3 Public Charity. | 2018 |
| Vina Capital Foundation Rop | $11,500 | Ho Chi Minh, N/A, VM | Donation To A Registered International Entity. | 2018 |
| Edmonton Buddhist Temple | $9,000 | Edmonton, N/A, CA | Donation To A Registered International Entity. | 2018 |
| Summits Of Hope | $8,000 | Vancouver, N/A, CA | Assist With Childrens Programs. | 2017 |
| Gotama Temple | $8,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Donation To Assist With Building A Bridge To A Village In Vietnam. | 2017 |
| Salesians Of Don Brosco Vietnam | $40,000 | Linh Xuan Ward, N/A, VM | Donation To Provide Trade School Tuition For 40 Children. | 2017 |
| Vina Capital Foundation Rop | $12,200 | Hcmc, N/A, VM | Donation To Fund Surgeries, Support Staff, And Early Detection For Premature Infant Disease Rop | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 35-2578035 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6504 155TH AVE SE Bellevue, WA 98006-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Murray Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | F Ross Murray |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Courtney Selene Klein |
| Director | Kim Enright Lorenz |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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