Murlan Foundation

EIN 46-2092745 · OH · NTEE T99

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in VA, IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Murlan Foundation based in OH paid 10 grants totaling $145.3K to 10 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHILDREN'S WELLNESS INITIATIVE, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, and ROCKFISH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,060,468
Giving (latest yr)
$145,334
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
10
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Central Virginia Children's Wellness Initiative$25,000
  • University of Virginia$20,237
  • Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary$20,000
  • St Anne's - Belfield School$20,000
  • Stepping Stone$20,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$125,097 · 9 grants
  • Iowa$20,237 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Central Virginia Children's Wellness Initiative
Cville, VA
General
$25,000
University of Virginia
Boone, IA
General
$20,237
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Shipman, VA
General
$20,000
St Anne's - Belfield School
Charlottesville, VA
General
$20,000
Stepping Stone
Charlottesville, VA
General
$20,000
The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, VA
General
$19,819
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Verona, VA
General
$15,278
Light House Studio
Charlottesville, VA
General
$5,000
Virginia Institute of Autism
Charlottesville, VA
General
$0
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
General
$0

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Murlan Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Murlan Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $145.3K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHILDREN'S WELLNESS INITIATIVE, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, ROCKFISH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Murlan Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Murlan Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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