Total Assets:
$1,892,899,273
Total Giving:
$208,112,397
National Scope: Grants are distributed across the U. S
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Education
Health
Social & Human Services
Strategic Projects Grants: These grants support nonprofit organizations in areas like capital projects, program development, and capacity building.
Scientific Research Grant: These grants focus on supporting scientific research at Pacific Northwest undergraduate institutions. Programs include the Murdock College Research Program for Natural Sciences, Research Start-Up Grants for new faculty, and Commercialization Initiation Grants to facilitate the commercialization of laboratory discoveries.
Vision & Call Internship Program: This program helps organizations develop strong internship initiatives and is available by invitation only, with participation lasting up to six years.
Education & Leadership Development Programs: These programs aim to strengthen nonprofit leadership, including training like Essentials of Development, Peer Cohorts for coaching and mentorship, and the Board Leadership & Development Program to build board capacity.
Capital Grants: These grants support construction, renovation, and land purchase for capital projects, with organizations encouraged to raise a portion of the needed funds before applying.
History shows that 24% of their giving goes to support Education, almost 22% goes to Social & Human Services and 13% goes to Religion category.
Grants in recent years include:
$800,000 for Carroll College;
$700,000 for Oregon State University;
$600,000 for Canby Center;
$800,000 for American Red Cross of Northwest Oregon;
$500,000 for Montana Rescue Mission;
$750,000 for Congregations for the Homeless; and
$700,000 for Reid Saunders Evangelistic Association.
The Foundation does not provide grants for funds that will be passed through to other organizations, sectarian or religious groups whose primary activity benefits only their members, long-term loans, debt retirement, or operational deficits.
It also excludes grants to institutions that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, creed, or religion, as well as funding for propaganda or efforts to influence legislation and elections.
Grants will not be given to individuals for personal benefit or to those unauthorized to act on behalf of a qualified tax-exempt organization.
Additionally, requests for ongoing operations, existing staff, or the continuation of programs previously funded by other sources are rarely considered, along with organizations operating outside the U.S. or urgent/emergency funding needs. Endowments, revolving funds, and funds designated for beneficiaries chosen by the organization are also not supported.
The foundation nurtures and enriches the educational, cultural, social, and spiritual lives of individuals, families, and communities in the Pacific Northwest.
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Foundation, located in Vancouver, Washington, was established in 1975.
Phone #:
360-694-8415
Email:
[email protected]
Application Address:
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
655 West Columbia Way, Suite 700
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Procedures:
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website.
There are no deadlines.
Founder:
Jack Murdock
Donors:
Melvin Jack Murdock
Directors:
Elmer Huh, Chief Investment Officer
Jeff Grubb, Trustee
Jeff Pinneo, Trustee
John Castles, Trustee
Mike True, Chief Financial Officer
Pauline Fong, Certified Public Investment Fiduciary
Romanita Hairston, Chief Executive Officer
