John And Helen Murphey Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 86-0802319

Foundation Overview

Based in Tucson, AZ, John And Helen Murphey Foundation Inc has awarded 199 grants totaling $2,849,500 to organizations in Arizona. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$2,849,500
Total Assets
$5,669,651
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$7,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 4%

1 of 23 recipients (4%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Arizona

100% of all grants are concentrated in Arizona, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Tucson (100%).

Funding Trajectory
+61%

Strong 61% 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
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (76%). 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 John And Helen Murphey Foundation Inc'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
Arizona Theatre Company $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2022
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2022
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2022
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2022
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2022
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Arizona Foundation $146,500 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2022
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2022
Habitat For Humanity $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2022
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2022
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2022
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2022
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2022
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2022
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2022
The Child Language Center Inc $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2022
Education Enrichment Foundation $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Educational Programs 2022
Arizona Theatre Company $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2021
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2021
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2021
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2021
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Arizona Foundation $150,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2021
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2021
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2021
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2021
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2021
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2021
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2021
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2021
City Center For Collaborative Learn $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Education Enrichment Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Educational Programs 2021
Arizona Theatre Company $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2021
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2021
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2021
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2021
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Arizona Foundation $150,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2021
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2021
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2021
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2021
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2021
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2021
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2021
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2021
City Center For Collaborative Learn $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Education Enrichment Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Educational Programs 2021
Arizona Theatre Company $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2021
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2021
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2021
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2021
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Arizona Foundation $150,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2021
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2021
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2021
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2021
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2021
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2021
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2021
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2021
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2021
City Center For Collaborative Learn $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2021
Education Enrichment Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Educational Programs 2021
Arizona Theatre Company $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2020
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2020
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2020
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2020
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2020
Community Foundation Of Southern Az $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Foundation Charitable Operations 2020
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Arizona Foundation $148,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2020
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2020
Habitat For Humanity $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2020
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2020
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2020
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2020
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2020
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2020
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2020
City Center For Collaborative Learn $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2020
Arizona Theatre Company $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2019
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2019
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County 2019
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2019
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphone Operations 2019
Community Foundation Of Southern Az $25,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Foundation Charitable Operations 2019
Pima Community College Foundation $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2019
University Of Arizona Foundation $148,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2019
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
Community Food Bank $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2019
Habitat For Humanity $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting 2019
St Elizabeth Of Hungry Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations 2019
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2019
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2019
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Reading Programs 2019
Mobile Meals Of Southern Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Onging Programs 2019
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homelss Shelter Programs 2019
The Child Language Center $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2019
Arizona Theatre Company $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2017
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County Conservation 2017
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2017
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphony Operations 2017
University Of Arizona Foundation $138,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2017
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Help For Operations 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2017
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2017
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2017
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2017
St Elizabeth Of Hungary Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations Of Clinic 2017
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting Individuals 2017
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2017
Habitat For Humanity $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2017
Literacy Connects $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Books For Children 2017
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Supporting Ongoing Programs 2017
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Programs 2017
Primavera Foundation $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2017
Mobile Meals Of Tucson $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2017
Sister Jose Womens Shelter $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Homeless Shelter Programs 2017
Community Foundation Of Southern Az $35,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Foundation Charitable Programs 2017
Arizona Theatre Company $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2016
The Nature Conservancy $5,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County Conservation 2016
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2016
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphony Operations 2016
University Of Arizona Foundation $138,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2016
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Help For Operations 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2016
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2016
Community Food Bank $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2016
Planned Parenthood $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2016
St Elizabeth Of Hungary Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations Of Clinic 2016
The Haven $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting Individuals 2016
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2016
Habitat For Humanity $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2016
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2016
Literacy Connects $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Books For Children 2016
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Supporting Ongoing Programs 2016
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Programs 2016
Primavera Foundation $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Homeless Programs 2016
Caregiver Training Institute $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs For Students 2016
Mobile Meals Of Tucson $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs 2016
Child Language Center $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Programs For Students 2016
Arizona Theatre Company $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Theatre Operations 2015
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Pima County Conservation 2015
Tucson Museum Of Art $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Museum Operations 2015
Tucson Symphony Society $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Symphony Operations 2015
University Of Arizona Foundation $128,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2015
Junior League $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Help For Operations 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Work With Kids 2015
Emerge Center For Domestic Abuse $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2015
Community Food Bank $14,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Food Programs For Poor 2015
Planned Parenthood $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2015
St Elizabeth Of Hungary Clinic $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Operations Of Clinic 2015
The Haven $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Fund Operations For Center Assisting Individuals 2015
Ymca $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2015
Habitat For Humanity $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Support Ongoing Programs 2015
Pima Community College Foundation $16,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarships 2015
Literacy Connects $9,000 Tucson, AZ, US Books For Children 2015
Ywca $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Supporting Ongoing Programs 2015
Tucson Assn For The Blind $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US To Support Programs 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for John And Helen Murphey Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 86-0802319
Website N/A
Address 5448 N CRESCENT HILL PL Tucson, AZ 85718-5452

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee John And Helen Murphey Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

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Vice President Bruce Burke
Chairman Jay S Kittle

Forms 990-PF

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