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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust

    Summary

    The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust currently prioritizes grants for projects that build nonprofit capacity and contribute to human flourishing in the Pacific Northwest. Eligible projects reflect the strategic priorities of an organization's leadership and align with the Trust's priorities and areas of focus (Artistic & Cultural Expression, Civic Engagement & Community Services, Education & Leadership Development, Health & Environmental Stewardship, and Scientific Research).

    Through the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, three types of grants are available: 

    1. New Staff or Program Expansion Grants: Supports new programs, the expansion of existing programs, start-up costs, and/or related staff member additions. Structured on a declining basis over three years (100/67/33%).
    2. Capital Grants: Supports construction, renovation, land or property purchase, leasehold improvements, and other capital upgrades
    3. Equipment and Technology Grants: Only grants for equipment or technology new to the organization will be considered. Grantees must be responsible for 50 percent or more of the purchase cost.

    The Trust is committed to supporting organizations within the following sectors:

    • Artistic and Cultural Expression
    • Civic Engagement and Community Services
    • Health and Environmental Stewardship
    • Education and Leadership Development
    • Scientific Research
     

    History of Funding

    Since 1975, the Murdock Trust has invested more than $1.5 billion into nonprofit organizations Previous grants awarded are available at: https://murdocktrust.org/category/grant-stories

    Additional Information

    The following kinds of requests are NOT considered:

    • Standard or ongoing operational costs, including existing staff time
    • Existing projects that have been financed from external sources
    • Debt retirement or funding for operational deficits
    • Funds that will ultimately be passed through to other organizations or individuals
    • Standalone requests for short-lived projects, initiatives, or seasonal programs such as event sponsorships, consulting, honorariums, or contract staffing
    • Standalone requests for planning or research, such as study-based projects, surveys or focus groups, assessments, or stipends
    • Projects with funding plans with 50 percent or more of commercial gaming revenue (lottery, casino, etc.)
    • Endowments or revolving funds that function as such
    • Urgent needs, emergency funding, or gap funding

    The following applicants are not eligible:

    • Fiscally sponsored organizations
    • Governmental entities that receive a substantial amount of government funding, such as public libraries, public K-12 school districts, public charter schools, public parks and recreation, fire departments, fire districts, and police stations (see Organizational Eligibility Section 5 below).
    • Section 501(c)(4) organizations (advocacy or social welfare organizations)
    • Section 501(c)(6) organizations (business leagues, chambers, and trade associations)
    • Section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, regardless of type
    • Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship that do not have a separate 501(c)(3) status and an independent governance board for external programs
    • Private foundations (non-operating)
    • Non-U.S. entities
    • Individuals
    • Senior centers, hospice organizations, and other services for the aging
    • For-profit businesses, corporations, or LLCs
    • Entities with fewer than three complete years of operating and financial history
    • Entities that, in policy or practice, unlawfully discriminate based on race, ethnic origin, sex, creed, or religion
    • Entities that receive a majority of funding and support from commercial gambling revenue (lottery, casino, etc.)

    Contacts

    M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Staff

    M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Staff
    703 Broadway, Suite 710 P.O. Box 1618
    Vancouver, DE 98660
    (360) 694-8415
    (360) 694-1819
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants include organizations that have been ruled to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not private foundations, Federally recognized tribal entities, government entities, such as a university or a medical centers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are accepted three times a year. Spring LOIs are to be submitted by April 9, 2026. Summer LOIs are to be submitted by August 10, 2026. Fall LOIs are to be submitted November 20, 2026.

    Award Details

    Grant award size varies depending upon organization and project. Requests for less than $50,000 are generally discouraged.

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