M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
The Trust seeks to strengthen the Pacific Northwest region’s educational, social, spiritual, and cultural base in ways that are innovative and sustainable.
Average award: $50,000–$250,000
Total awarded: $52,751,112
Note: For capital requests, it is preferred that organizations have raised a portion of the funds needed. For equipment requests, organizations are responsible for 50% or greater of the cost.
Deadline: None
Award Project Period: Not specified
Vancouver, WA 98660
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s interests include a focus on education. The Trust’s education program seeks opportunities to invest in both the traditional classroom setting, including K–12 and private and public colleges and universities, and non-traditional settings such as community engagement programs, adult programs, arts appreciation efforts, and scientific demonstrations.
The Trust’s Strategic Projects grants provide support spanning capital, equipment, technology, program, and staff projects. Awards made in these areas reflect the strategic priorities of an organization’s leadership, and funded projects usually come out of a strategic plan, annual strategic priorities, or unplanned strategic opportunities. Initiatives are highly focused and may include projects in education.
Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations. In most cases, grants are awarded to organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Some, however, are made beyond this region to foster the growth of national and international ideas in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
- $300,000 to La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Inc. (Milwaukie, OR) for a STEM laboratory renovation for this private school.
- $300,000 to Klamath Tribes (Chiloquin, OR) for a new facility to serve tribal community youth.
- $261,000 to Seneca Family of Agencies (Oakland, CA) for new staff members to provide fundraising support and training for charter schools.
- $141,000 to Kings Way Christian School (Vancouver, WA) to provide educational technology to support K–12 students.
Complete the online letter of inquiry, which includes: background of organization; project description; project budget; discuss any connections with the trust or the reason for approaching.