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Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation is a private corporation based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is David Majerus. It holds total assets of $658K. Annual income is reported at $309K. Total assets have decreased from $951K in 2019 to $673K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, District of Columbia, California. According to available records, Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation has made 93 grants totaling $376K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $112K in 2020 to $160K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, California, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 93 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, CA.
Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation has distributed a total of $376K across 93 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Majerus | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evan Johnson | Secretary & Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cecily Majerus | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$95K
Total Assets
$673K
Fair Market Value
$903K
Net Worth
$673K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$45K
Total: $603K
Total Grants
93
Total Giving
$376K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransformSustainable transportaion systems & communities | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| New DirectionsHousing assistance for victims of abuse | Mount Vernon, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun SafetySupport data-driven goal to eliminate gun violence | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| Ocean ConservancyMaintain our ocean environment | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Friendship PlaceProvide housing for those at risk of homelessness | Washington, DC | $6K | 2022 |
| Ukraine House FoundationMedical & rebuilding needs for Ukraine | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Redwood Empire Food BankFood assistance in Sonoma and surrounding areas | Santa Rosa, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Strides For PeaceSupport effort to end gun violence in Chicago | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education FunSupport fight for racial justice | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Climate Reality ProjectSupport of global solutions to climate crises | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan ChicagoStrenghthen Chicago communities by connections | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Resurrection ProjectEducation and support for immigrant families | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsReproductive rights are protected & legal | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Womens Reproductive RightsAccess to abortion and contraception care | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| William Brennan Jr Center For JustReform revitalize and defend our democracy | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| La Clinicia Del PuebloBuild a healthy Latino community | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| International Refugee AssistanceLegal aid & advocacy for refugees rights & freedom | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Chicago Coalition For The HomelessEffort to organize and eliminate homelessness | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Alameda County Comm Food BankFood assistance in Alameda County | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Abortion Care For TnSupport access to abortion services in TN | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Nmrg Rescue ProjectAssistance to Afgans who were members of NMRG | Long Beach, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| GlideSupport mission for social justice | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Camp FriendshipFood for families in Park Slope neighborhood in NY | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Immigration Refuge SerGeneral funding | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2021 |
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