John P Murphy Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John P Murphy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1962, with $2,650,144 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1660 W 2nd St Ste 800, Cleveland, OH, 44113 EIN 34-6528308 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 75.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$54.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John P Murphy Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating173 mo reserves · -42% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John P Murphy Foundation: 173 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John P Murphy Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John P Murphy Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.7M (FY2014) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71Net assets $54.1M
Operating margin
-41.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54.1M
Total liabilities
$71
Net assets
$54.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,650,144▲75.7% | $3,757,062▼1.3% | $54,087,243▲3.4% | $54,087,314▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,508,277▲28.6% | $3,806,988▲9.2% | $52,302,026▲7.3% | $52,308,197▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,172,404▼86.2% | $3,486,418▲1.4% | $48,723,026▼20.7% | $48,723,097▼20.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,471,403▲339% | $3,439,704▲4.3% | $61,438,400▲7.1% | $61,449,050▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,931,278▼53.2% | $3,299,381▲4.5% | $57,374,420▲5.3% | $57,374,482▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,126,296▼41.9% | $3,157,467▼3.2% | $54,503,558▲14.5% | $54,503,558▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $7,103,537▲43.7% | $3,262,011▼1.8% | $47,617,830▼12.5% | $47,635,971▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $4,942,280▲264% | $3,320,533▲31.5% | $54,420,821▲11.9% | $54,427,522▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,357,057▼72.9% | $2,525,065▼33.6% | $48,643,778▲0.8% | $48,646,689▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,004,159▼24.9% | $3,805,402▲4.3% | $48,263,396▼7.8% | $48,264,136▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $6,660,539 | $3,649,376 | $52,341,610 | $52,347,314 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is John P Murphy Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John P Murphy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6528308, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John P Murphy Foundation's EIN?
- John P Murphy Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6528308.
- How much revenue does John P Murphy Foundation report?
- John P Murphy Foundation reported $2,650,144 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John P Murphy Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John P Murphy Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John P Murphy Foundation (EIN 34-6528308) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.