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A collaborative research initiative aimed at boosting the productivity of research at private undergraduate colleges and universities by forming networks to share resources and pursue larger projects.
Capacity-building awards for mission-focused projects, including program expansion, new staff additions (up to 2.0 FTE), equipment and technology purchases, and capital projects such as construction or land purchase.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a private trust based in VANCOUVER, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1975. It holds total assets of $2B. Annual income is reported at $693.8M. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM THAT GIVES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS THE TRAINING, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES FOR ENGAGING IN AND BUILDING EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE. According to available records, M J Murdock Charitable Trust has made 3,031 grants totaling $338.7M, with a median grant of $65K. The foundation has distributed between $70.8M and $101.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $101.6M distributed across 690 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15M, with an average award of $112K. The foundation has supported 1,345 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, Montana, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM THAT GIVES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS THE TRAINING, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES FOR ENGAGING IN AND BUILDING EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE.
Expenses: $465K
SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATORS - TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES, ONE A NATIONAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER PARTICIPANTS IN TEACHER-RESEARCH PROGRAMS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO DISCUSS THEIR RESEARCH AND FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE OTHER A REGIONAL CONFERENCE THAT CONVENES PACIFIC NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS SUPPORTED IN THE PROGRAM TO DISCUSS THEIR RESEARCH AND PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Expenses: $356K
MURDOCK COLLEGE SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM - CONFERENCE THAT FOCUSES ON SHARING AND ADVANCING NEW KNOWLEDGE IN THE SCIENCES CREATED OR DISCOVERED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE FACULTY-STUDENT RESEARCH.
Expenses: $331K
LEADERSHIP ADVANCED CONFERENCE - ANNUAL EVENT THAT CONNECTS EXECUTIVE LEADERS OF PRIMARILY FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
Expenses: $184K
BOARD DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM THAT GIVES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS THE TRAINING, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES FOR ENGAGING IN AND BUILDING EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3,031 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, MT.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $338.7M across 3,031 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $112K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15M.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is headquartered in VANCOUVER, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Huh | CIO | $595K | $94K | $689K |
| Steve G Moore | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $570K | $69K | $639K |
| Romanita Hairston Start 0722 | CEO | $313K | $52K | $366K |
| Mike True | CFO | $293K | $73K | $366K |
| Jeff Pinneo | TRUSTEE | $133K | $2K | $135K |
Total Giving
$98.1M
Total Assets
$1.9B
Fair Market Value
$1.9B
Net Worth
$1.7B
Grants Paid
$78.1M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$79.1M
Distribution Amount
$88.7M
Total: $580.9M
Total Grants
3,031
Total Giving
$338.7M
Average Grant
$112K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
1,345
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young LifeWFR MUDDY ROAD PROJECT | Colorado Springs, CO | $2M | 2023 |
| Trust Matching GiftsTRUST MATCHING GIFTS | Vancouver, WA | $1M | 2023 |
| BibleprojectGLOBAL DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE | Portland, OR | $750K | 2023 |
| Alutiiq Heritage FoundationALUTIIQ MUSEUM PERMANENT FACILITY | Kodiak, AK | $750K | 2023 |
| Congregations For The HomelessSHELTER, REIMAGINED: CFH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Bellevue, WA | $750K | 2023 |
PORTLAND, OR
HITCHCOCK, TX
CARLSBAD, CA
HERNANDO, MS
ESTES PARK, CO
Gap funding intended to support the commercialization of bench discoveries in the natural sciences, medicine, and engineering, helping to translate research to the market.
Grants to augment start-up research packages for new tenure-track faculty in the natural sciences, intended to establish sustainable research programs on campus.
| John Castles |
| TRUSTEE |
| $133K |
| $2K |
| $135K |
| Jeff Grubb | TRUSTEE | $133K | $2K | $135K |
| Friends Of Montana PbsMONTANA PBS BUILDING POSSIBILITIES CAMPAIGN | Bozeman, MT | $750K | 2023 |
| Oaks Education AssociationTHE DEEP ROOTS INITIATIVE | Spokane Valley, WA | $700K | 2023 |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityCOMMUNITY-SERVING INVESTMENTS IN PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION | Tacoma, WA | $638K | 2023 |
| Providence Portland Medical FoundationHIGH-PARAMETER FLOW CYTOMETRY SUITE TO ENHANCE CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY RESEARCH | Portland, OR | $552K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonNORTHWEST QUANTUM EMITTERS MICROSCOPE | Seattle, WA | $550K | 2023 |
| University Of Oregon FoundationELECTRON ENERGY LOSS SPECTROMETER DETECTOR FOR THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IN CAMCOR | Eugene, OR | $550K | 2023 |
| Oregon Health And Science University FoundationBIOFABRICATION EQUIPMENT FOR ENGINEERING OF PRECISION TUMOR MODELS AT THE KNIGHT CANCER INSTITUTE | Portland, OR | $528K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityREIMAGINE AND REVISE THE CURRICULUM | Seattle, WA | $507K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Zoo BoiseHEART OF THE ZOO RENOVATION PHASE 1A: NEW RED PANDA AND MEERKAT HOMES | Boise, ID | $500K | 2023 |
| Heroes And HorsesONE-EIGHTY OUT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Belgrade, MT | $500K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission MinistriesLIGHTHOUSE MISSION MINISTRIES HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER | Bellingham, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hopewell HouseOPENING HOPEWELL HOUSE: PORTLANDS ONLY HOSPICE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY | Portland, OR | $500K | 2023 |
| Parrott Creek Child And Family ServicesBRIGHT FUTURES CAMPAIGN | Oregon City, OR | $500K | 2023 |
| Chehalem Cultural CenterCOMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS WING | Newberg, OR | $500K | 2023 |
| Artists Repertory TheatreRISE - THE CAMPAIGN FOR ARTIST REPERTORY THEATRE | Portland, OR | $500K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S Hospital FoundationINTEGRATED FLOW CYTOMETRY CORE | Seattle, WA | $481K | 2023 |
| University Of Montana FoundationACQUISITION OF A MICROFABRICATION SYSTEM QUANTUM X BIO SYSTEM AS PART OF THE MONTANA BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE | Missoula, MT | $480K | 2023 |
| Nome Community CenterHOMEPLATE: NOME'S HOUSING FIRST PROJECT | Nome, AK | $471K | 2023 |
| African Youth And Community OrganizationAYCO DREAM CENTER | Portland, OR | $400K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of IdahoCHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF IDAHO - BUILDING RESTORATION - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Boise, ID | $400K | 2023 |
| Montana Food Bank NetworkNEW FACILITY | Missoula, MT | $400K | 2023 |
| Native Village Of TazlinaTAZLINA HOMELAND RECOVERY: BUILDING TRIBAL RESOURCES FOR INTERIOR ALASKA | Glennallen, AK | $390K | 2023 |
| Blanchet Catholic SchoolBLANCHET STEM WING REQUEST | Salem, OR | $384K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteFREEDOM & VIRTUE PNW SEMINARS | Wilmington, DE | $380K | 2023 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationBUILDING OSFS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: BRINGING DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING INTO THE 21ST CENTURY | Ashland, OR | $371K | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ Lane CountyNEW LOCAL YOUTH CENTERS COMPLETION | Eugene, OR | $361K | 2023 |
| Walla Walla UniversityBIOENGINEERING LABS PROJECT | College Place, WA | $351K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Salem Marion & Polk CountiesEVERY KID DESERVES A PLACE A CAMPAIGN TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A NEW CLUB FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD IN NEED | Salem, OR | $350K | 2023 |
| Family Ymca Of Marion And Polk CountiesTHIS IS Y: A BUILDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAMILY YMCA OF MARION AND POLK COUNTIES. | Salem, OR | $350K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Land TrustCHIMACUM RIDGE COMMUNITY FOREST: A FOREST FOR ALL | Port Townsend, WA | $350K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon And Sw WashingtonJA WESTSIDE EXPANSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $350K | 2023 |
| Museum Of North IdahoMOVING HISTORY FORWARD | Coeur Dalene, ID | $350K | 2023 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum And Center For Holocaust EducationADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $300K | 2023 |
| Community Services Of Moses LakeFOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Moses Lake, WA | $300K | 2023 |
| Providence Health Care Foundation Eastern WashingtonEXPANDED CAPACITY FOR PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | Spokane, WA | $300K | 2023 |
| Archie Bray FoundationCOVID-19 ARTS & CULTURE RESILIENCE FUND INITIATIVE PROJECT | Helena, MT | $300K | 2023 |
| New Saint Andrews College Inc112 N MAIN PURCHASE AND RENOVATION | Moscow, ID | $300K | 2023 |
| South Puget Sound Community College FoundationBUILDING THE NURSING WORKFORCE FOR OUR FUTURE | Tumwater, WA | $300K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Health FoundationGOLD STANDARD BY 2025 CANCER CARE AND HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE | Helena, MT | $300K | 2023 |
| The Glory HallAPARTMENT CONVERSION | Juneau, AK | $300K | 2023 |
| Trillium Family ServicesHEART OF THE VALLEY CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $300K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of Forest Service HistoryEXHIBIT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION | Missoula, MT | $300K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - NationalCAPACITY FOR GROWTH AND IMPACT | Portland, OR | $299K | 2023 |
| Cascades Camp And Conference CenterCOVID-19 CAMP FUNDING INITIATIVE - STAFF | Yelm, WA | $295K | 2023 |
| Seattle Symphony OrchestraNEW VIRTUAL CONCERT PLATFORM | Seattle, WA | $289K | 2023 |
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