Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc

EIN 46-3416640 · TN · NTEE A20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$773 Funds in TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc based in TN paid 4 grants totaling $5.5K to 4 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10 to $3.9K, with a median of $773. Its largest recipients included TAYLOR MUSEUM OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY HISTORY, GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and FORMER TEXAS RANGERS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$133,804
Giving (latest yr)
$5,491
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$773
Recipients
4
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Taylor Museum of Waco and Mclennan County History$3,935
  • Greater Houston Community Foundation$1,030
  • Former Texas Rangers Foundation$516
  • San Antonio Area Foundation$10

Where grants went

  • Texas$5,491 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

Taylor Museum of Waco and Mclennan County History
Waco, TX
Donation
$3,935
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
Donation
$1,030
Former Texas Rangers Foundation
Fredericksburg, TX
Donation
$516
San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio, TX
Donation
$10

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc reported 4 itemized grants totaling $5.5K. Individual grants ranged from $10 to $3.9K (median $773).

Recent recipients include TAYLOR MUSEUM OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY HISTORY, GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, FORMER TEXAS RANGERS FOUNDATION, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Michael Murphey Western Institute Inc is a private foundation based in Tennessee, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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