Private foundation · Linville, NC

Murar Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$10K $10K $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
20
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Erica Lauren
DIRECTOR
Jennifer S Junker
DIRECTOR
Nancy Schaffel
DIRECTOR
Neil Schaffel
DIRECTOR
Erica Mccaslin
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
7.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
142
Total grants awarded
$4.6M
Total amount
$32K
Average grant
$423K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$487K
10 grants
2022
$339K
10 grants
2021
$494K
10 grants
2020
$360K
12 grants
2019
$500K
15 grants
2018
$696K
19 grants
2017
$435K
19 grants
2016
$483K
17 grants
2015
$396K
16 grants
2014
$333K
10 grants
2013
$65K
4 grants

Top recipients

Asu Foundation Inc
10 grants · NC
$2.6M
7 grants · NC · ≈ likely match
$330K
Austin Opera
8 grants · TX
$240K
7 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$175K
6 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$128K
11 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$110K
10 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$100K
The Appalachaian Theatre
3 grants · NC
$75K
5 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$60K
3 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$55K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Asu Foundation Inc
FUNDS RESTRICTED TO ENDOWMENT PROMOTING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL
NC · TY 2023
$282K
Temple of the High Country
SYNAGOGUE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2023
$50K
Appalachaian Theatre of the High Country
RESTORATION OF THE OLD APPALACHIAN THEATER FOR FUTURE ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES
NC · TY 2023
$50K
Avery County Humane Society
ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE
NC · TY 2023
$25K
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation
SUPPORTS THE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BRINGING CARE TO INDIVIDUALS
NC · TY 2023
$25K
Lees-McRae College
UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2023
$20K
Standwithus
INTERNATIONAL AND NON-PARTISAN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Camp Fiesta Inc
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
FL · TY 2023
$10K
Stuttering Association for the Young
ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN WITH STUTTERING ISSUES.
NY · TY 2023
$10K
First Louisiana-mississippi Inc (formerly Blast)
PROMOTION OF ROBOTICS AND SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
LA · TY 2023
$5K
Asu Foundation Inc
FUNDS RESTRICTED TO ENDOWMENT PROMOTING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL
NC · TY 2022
$214K
Appalachaian Theatre of the High Country
RESTORATION OF THE OLD APPALACHIAN THEATER FOR FUTURE ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES
NC · TY 2022
$50K
Stuttering Association for the Young
ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN WITH STUTTERING ISSUES.
NY · TY 2022
$10K
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation
SUPPORTS THE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BRINGING CARE TO INDIVIDUALS
NC · TY 2022
$10K
Standwithus
INTERNATIONAL AND NON-PARTISAN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Avery County Humane Society
ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE
NC · TY 2022
$10K
Temple of the High Country
SYNAGOGUE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2022
$10K
Camp Fiesta Inc
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
FL · TY 2022
$10K
Lees-McRae College
UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2022
$10K
First Louisiana-mississippi Inc (formerly Blast)
PROMOTION OF ROBOTICS AND SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
LA · TY 2022
$5K
Asu Foundation Inc
ENDOWMENT PROMOTING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL.
NC · TY 2021
$314K
Appalachaian Theatre of the High Country
RESTORATION OF THE OLD APPALACHIAN THEATER IN BOONE, NC
NC · TY 2021
$55K
Austin Opera
PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION OF OPERA TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
TX · TY 2021
$50K
Temple of the High Country
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2021
$20K
Avery County Humane Society
ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE
NC · TY 2021
$10K
Camp Fiesta Inc
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
FL · TY 2021
$10K
Lees-McRae College
UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2021
$10K
Red Arena
EQUINE THERAPY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
TX · TY 2021
$10K
Stuttering Association for the Young
ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN WITH STUTTERING ISSUES.
NY · TY 2021
$10K
First Louisiana-mississippi Inc (formerly Blast)
PROMOTION OF ROBOTICS AND SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
LA · TY 2021
$5K
Asu Foundation Inc
ENDOWMENT PROMOTING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL.
NC · TY 2020
$210K
Appalachaian Theatre of the High Country
RESTORATION OF THE OLD APPALACHIAN THEATER IN BOONE, NC
NC · TY 2020
$50K
Austin Opera
PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION OF OPERA TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
TX · TY 2020
$20K
Standwithus
ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Stuttering Association for the Young
ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN WITH STUTTERING ISSUES.
NY · TY 2020
$10K
Kmfa Classical 895
SUPPORT OF REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CLASSICAL MUSIC
LA · TY 2020
$10K
Lees-McRae College
UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OF NORTH CAROLINA
NC · TY 2020
$10K
Red Arena
EQUINE THERAPY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
TX · TY 2020
$10K
Avery County Humane Society
ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE
NC · TY 2020
$10K
Camp Fiesta Inc
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
FL · TY 2020
$10K
Therapy Pet Pals of Texas Inc
PROVISION OF THERAPY TO PATIENTS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES THROUGH THE USE OF PETS.
TX · TY 2020
$5K
First Louisiana-mississippi Inc (formerly Blast)
PROMOTION OF ROBOTICS AND SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
LA · TY 2020
$5K
Asu Foundation Inc
ENDOWMENT PROMOTING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL.
NC · TY 2019
$300K
Appalachaian Theatre of the High Country
RESTORATION OF THE OLD APPALACHIAN THEATER IN BOONE, NC
NC · TY 2019
$50K
Austin Opera
PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION OF OPERA TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
TX · TY 2019
$30K
Reflections Series Inc
PROMOTION OF INNOVATIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH OTHER ART FORMS
NY · TY 2019
$25K
Stuttering Association for the Young
ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN WITH STUTTERING ISSUES.
NY · TY 2019
$10K
Austin Symphony
PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION OF SYMPHONIC AND POPULAR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
TX · TY 2019
$10K
Kmfa Classical 895
SUPPORT OF REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CLASSICAL MUSIC
LA · TY 2019
$10K
Camp Fiesta Inc
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
FL · TY 2019
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.