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Ginger Murchison Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Don Wills. It holds total assets of $29.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.9M. Total assets have decreased from $44.3M in 2011 to $29.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Ginger Murchison Foundation has made 258 grants totaling $9.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.7M in 2020 to $2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.9M distributed across 136 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 106 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, California, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 68 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.
Ginger Murchison Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 258 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, CA.
Ginger Murchison Foundation has distributed a total of $9.6M across 258 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
The application deadline is September 1. Contact Foundation for grant request requirements.
Ginger Murchison Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Wills | Pres/Tr/Dir. | $200K | $67K | $267K |
| Donald Jackson | VP/Dir. | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Jason Kulas | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rusty Workman | Sec/Dir. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles Wills | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$29.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$29.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
258
Total Giving
$9.6M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
106
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Nurse AssociationPatient hospice program | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeSupport for scholarships and dual credit programs for students in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Athens Independent School DistrictEarly College High School Program, PSAT & AP Placement Testing, School Programs | Athens, TX | $225K | 2023 |
| East Texas Community ClinicSupport for Primary Care Clinic focused on low income population in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Momentous InstituteSupport of programs that assist children affected by poverty, violence, abuse and family struggles | Dallas, TX | $120K | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott White Dallas FoundatioTo support research initiatives related to rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury patients | Dallas, TX | $111K | 2023 |
| Baylor University School Of NursingSupport for the School of Nursing Psychiatric Program | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Vision Africa MinistriesSupport of Medical Missions in Africa | Dallas, TX | $90K | 2023 |
| Henderson County Food PantryGeneral operating support of programs for indigent individuals in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Malakoff IsdStudent Mental Health Project | Malakoff, TX | $72K | 2023 |
| Fairhill SchoolProgram support for education of students with learning differences | Dallas, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| West Dallas Community SchoolGeneral operating support and scholarships for students | Dallas, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| United Way-Henderson CountyGeneral operating support for programs in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Athens Samaritans Dba Labor Of LoveSupport for programs that aid low income individuals with essential home repairs | Athens, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Trinity Valley IncSupport for training programs for staff and volunteers who work with children in foster care | Athens, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGeneral operating support | Plano, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Wesley-Rankin Community CenterGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Mentoring AllianceSupport of Academic Enrichment Summer Camps in Tyler and Whitehouse, Texas | Tyler, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinScholarships for students in Henderson County & East Texas | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Feeding The Kids Right IncSupport of outreach program providing food to low income children in Henderson County | Fort Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Henderson County Community PartnersOperating support of programs for abused children in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Texas IncGeneral operating support | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy StreetGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| East Texas Arboretum And BotanicalSupport for Capital Improvement Projects | Athens, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| East Texas Crisis CenterSupport for programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence in Henderson County | Athens, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Links Players International IncGeneral operating support | Clovis, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Broadway DallasGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Missouri Botanical GardenGeneral operating support | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Keep Athens BeautifulSupport of youth education programs and neighborhood clean up intiatives in Athens, Texas | Athens, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Exchange Club Of East Dallas FnGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian ChurchSupport of local mission programs | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan DallasGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityScholarship support | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Young LifeSupport of youth programs | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Reformed University FellowshipGeneral operating support | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Methodist Health System FoundationGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Tolson GroupGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Highland Park Isd Education FoundatGeneral operating support for K-12 education | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Public Library Fund IncGeneral operating support | Athens, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Faith In Action Outreach IncGeneral operating support | Malakoff, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Carrell Clinic FoundationGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| El Dorado Foundation IncGeneral operating support | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGeneral operating support | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Communities Foundation Of N TexasScholarship fund | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Center For Integrative CounseliGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Arise AfricaSupport for educational programs in Lusaka, Zambia | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| American Junior Golf Association InTowards scholarships | Braselton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Aha Art House DallasGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission San DiegobajaSupport for Homes of Hope Program | Chula Vista, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Seal Legacy FoundationSupport for programs aiding families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |