E. Murdoch Family Foundation: Philadelphia Grants

OVERVIEW:  The E. Murdoch Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the environment, health, human services, and the arts.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: The E. Murdoch Family Foundation was established in 2001. It is steered by businessman Britton H. Murdoch and family. Britton launched Strattech Partners, LLC a business consulting and venture capital firm based in Devon, Pennsylvania. Tax records indicate that the E. Murdoch Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the environment, health, human services, and the arts.

Britton supports his alma mater, University of Pennsylvania. He serves on the board of Thomas Jefferson University, which he supports via his foundation. The family have supported Willistown Conservation Trust, where they’ve donated conservation easements including protecting a four acre tract in Willistown Township, PA. O

Grants range from $125 to $14,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $91,000. Past grantees include Malvern Preparatory School, Wildflower Camp Foundation, Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, and Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art.

The E. Murdoch Family Foundation only considers requests from tax exempt organizations in the U.S. According to a recent 990, letters should include a summary description of organization, summary of the proposed program, and a plan measure. Deadlines are April 1st for May 1st funding and November 1st for December 1st funding.

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CONTACT:

Britton H. Murdoch
c/o E. Murdoch Family Fdn
225 Bala Ave, Ste 200
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004