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The John P. Murtha Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PRESERVE HISTORICAL MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY THOSE PUBLIC RECORDS OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN P. MURTHA; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND MATERIALS; AND TO PROVIDE FORUMS AND VENUES FOR PUBLIC DEBATE, RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INQUIRY INTO PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUES, INCLUDING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN. THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN HAS CONSTRUCTED A BUILDING KNOWN AS THE JOHN P. MURTHA CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, AT WHICH HISTORICAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING PRIMARILY CONGRESSMAN JOHN P. MURTHA'S PUBLIC PAPERS WILL BE HOUSED. THE JOHN P. MURTHA FOUNDATION WILL FUND RESEARCH, CURRICULUM, FORUMS, LECTURES AND PROGRAMS AT THE JOHN P. MURTHA CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS FOR BOTH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN
$1.1M
60%
Univ of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
$250K
14%
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$159.3K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN, Univ of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, and UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN P MURTHA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.