irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KPROGRAM GRANT TO THE LT MICHAEL P MURPHY SEAL MUSEAM/SEA CADET TRAINING FACILITY TO PROMOTE NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARES HISTORY AND LEGACY FROM THE WORLD WAR II UNDERWATER DEMOILTION TEAMS TO THE PRESENT DAY WAR ON TERRO INCLUDING A DEDICATED EXIHBITION HALL TO LT MURPHYS SEAL TEAM SDVT01 AND THE BATTLE OF OPERATION REDWINGS. THIS DUAL PURPOSE BUILDING ALSO HOUSES THE SEA CADET TRAINING FACILITY TO TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO OUR FUTURE LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES SEA CADET CORPS INCLUDING HOUSING THE LT MICHAEL P MURPHY SEA CADET DIVISION WHICH IS A 501C3 NON PROFIT CHARITY
- #2 $21KFUNDING PROVIDED FOR 4 PATCHOGUE MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL MICHAELS ALMA MATER SCHOLORSHIP AWARDS OF 5,000 EACH YEAR FOR 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE. THIS SCHOLORSHIP AWARD IS OFFERED EACH YEAR TO ONE GRADUATING STUDENT TOTALING 20,000 OVER 4 YEARS IN INCRAMENTS OF 5,000 A YEAR. THE SCHOLORSHIP FOUNDATION NOW FUNDS 4 GRADUATING SENIORS NOW ATTENDING COLLEGE IN THE FRESHMAN, SOPHMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MATCHES THE PATCHGUE MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL AWARD IN MICHAELS NAME OF 500 MAKING A TOTAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLERSHIP OF 1,000 STARTED NY MS. CONNELLY, A TEACHER AT PATCHOGUE MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL TO HONOR HER GOOD FRIEND AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE MICHAEL MURPHY.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Lt. Michael P. Murphy SEAL Museum / Sea Cadet Training Facility Grant
Supports a dual-purpose facility promoting naval special warfare history and housing a Sea Cadet training program, including a dedicated exhibition on Lt. Murphy’s SEAL Team and Operation Red Wings.
Patchogue-Medford High School Michael Murphy Alumni Scholarship
Provides $5,000 annual scholarships to four graduating seniors attending college, totaling $20,000 over four years per student; foundation also matches a school-sponsored $500 award in Murphy’s name.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 12 activities
- Award annual college scholarships to students from Patchogue-Medford High SchoolFunds four annual $5,000 college scholarships for graduating seniors from Patchogue-Medford High School, each renewable for four years, supporting one student at each undergraduate level (freshman through senior), with a total award value of $20,000 per recipient.
- Award annual scholarship through the Sayville School District in memory of NYPD SGT James P. BastAwards 1 scholarship annually through the Sayville School District in memory of NYPD SGT James P. Bast.
- Award annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Bayport Blue Point High SchoolAwards 1 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from Bayport Blue Point High School.
- Award annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Connetquot High SchoolAwards 1 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from Connetquot High School in Suffolk County, NY.
- Award annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Kings Park High SchoolAwards 1 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from Kings Park High School.
- Award annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Smithtown High School EastAwards 1 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from Smithtown High School East.
- Award annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Smithtown High School WestAwards 1 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from Smithtown High School West.
- Award annual scholarship to a student at Portsville High School in memory of Navy SEAL Michael McGreevyAwards 1 scholarship annually to a student at Portsville High School in memory of Navy SEAL Michael McGreevy.
- Award annual scholarship to a student from Shoreham-Wading River High School in memory of Tom CutinellaAwards 1 scholarship annually to a student from Shoreham-Wading River High School in memory of Tom Cutinella.
- Award annual scholarships to students from Rocky Point High School in memory of Marine SGT Robert A. PoleAwards 2 scholarships annually to students from Rocky Point High School in memory of Marine SGT Robert A. Pole.
- Award annual scholarships to support educationAwards over 43 scholarships annually to support education, including a variety of named and targeted scholarships for students from specific schools, military-affiliated organizations, and community institutions.
- Provide multi-year scholarship for study at Suffolk County Community CollegeProvides a multi-year scholarship covering two years of study at Suffolk County Community College.
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Military and Veteran Educational Support 6 activities
- Award annual scholarship to a member associated with the 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentAwards 1 scholarship annually to a member associated with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers).
- Award annual scholarship to a member of the Purple Heart OrganizationAwards 1 scholarship annually to a member of the Purple Heart Organization.
- Award annual scholarship to a student at a New Hampshire high school in memory of Navy SEAL Dan HealyAwards 1 scholarship annually to a student at a New Hampshire high school in memory of Navy SEAL Dan Healy.
- Award scholarships to individuals affiliated with the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL MuseumAwards 4 scholarships annually to individuals affiliated with the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum.
- Award scholarships to members of the LT Michael Murphy Navy Sea Cadet DivisionAwards 6 scholarships annually to members of the LT Michael Murphy Navy Sea Cadet Division to support their education.
- Provide scholarships for active crew members or their families aboard the USS Michael Murphy DDG-112Provides multiple scholarships annually for active crew members or their families aboard the USS Michael Murphy DDG-112.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 3 activities
- Award $50,000 scholarship to a student attending Penn State UniversityAwards a $50,000 scholarship to a student attending Penn State University.
- Award annual scholarship to a student at St. Joseph's CollegeAwards 1 scholarship annually to a student at St. Joseph's College.
- Award annual scholarship to a student at Stony Brook UniversityAwards 1 scholarship annually to a student at Stony Brook University.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Award international scholarship in memory of Paul DobieckiAwards 1 international scholarship annually in memory of Paul Dobiecki, honoring his service as an architect and board member for the Murph Museum.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund the Lt Michael P Murphy SEAL Museum/Sea Cadet Training FacilityFunds the Lt Michael P Murphy SEAL Museum/Sea Cadet Training Facility to promote naval special warfare history and legacy, including a dedicated exhibition hall for Lt Murphy's SEAL Team SDVT-01 and the Battle of Operation Red Wings, while also supporting leadership training for youth through the United States Sea Cadet Corps.
- Provide need-based scholarships for employees of Catholic Health hospitals in Suffolk County, NYProvides 3 need-based scholarships annually for employees of Catholic Health hospitals in Suffolk County, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$225K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$13K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$198K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$983K
Cash$983K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$983K
Liquid reserves59.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CATHERINE O'SHEA — COMMITTEE MEMBER
- DANIEL J MURPHY — CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- DEE WISE HEINZ — SCHOLORSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER
- JOHN D MURPHY — SCHOLORSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER
- KRISTEN M BISHOP — SCHOLORSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER
- MAUREEN P BOGANSHULZ — COMMITTEE MEMBER
- MAUREEN T MURPHY — COMMITTEE MEMBER
- MICHAEL P MISTRETTA — COMMITTEE MEMBER
- OWEN O'CALLAGHAN — SUFFOLK COUNTY PD
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Partner — Partner unit whose members were killed in action while conducting a rescue mission during Operation Red Wings.
- Catholic Health Partner — Partners to provide need-based scholarships for employees across its hospital network in Suffolk County, NY.
- H.O.T. Patriots Partner — Volunteer group co-founded and led by Dee Heinz to send care packages to deployed Special Operations personnel.
- Hope Ministries Partner — Collaborates on administering an international scholarship in memory of Paul Dobiecki.
- LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Partner — Collaborates on awarding scholarships to individuals connected to the museum.
- LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum and Sea Cadet Training Facility Partner — Board collaboration between Maureen Murphy and a board member of the Murph Foundation.
- Lt Michael P Murphy SEAL Museum/Sea Cadet Training Facility Partner — Receives program grants to support a museum dedicated to naval special warfare history and a Sea Cadet training facility for youth leadership development.
- Patchogue-Medford High School Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to award college scholarships to graduating seniors, including a matching high school scholarship in Michael Murphy’s name.
- Penn State Partner — Administers a $50,000 scholarship for students attending the university.
- Penn State Partner — Receives scholarship funding through a grant supported by the foundation.
- SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1 Partner — SEAL unit with members involved in operations related to Operation Red Wings.
- SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2 Partner — SEAL unit with members involved in operations related to Operation Red Wings.
- SEAL Team 10 Partner — SEAL unit with members killed in action during the Operation Red Wings rescue mission.
- St. Joseph's College Partner — Provides scholarship support for students attending the college.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Offers scholarship opportunities for students enrolled at the university.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Offers a two-year scholarship program for students at the community college.
- The Murph Challenge Partner — Annual fundraiser that generates proceeds to support the Foundation's scholarship program.
- U.S. Navy Government — Operates as part of the Navy's special operations force, specifically Naval Special Warfare.
- U.S. Special Operations Command Government — Part of the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Command.
- USS Michael Murphy DDG-112 Government — Provides scholarships for crew members or their families serving on the naval vessel.
- United States Sea Cadet Corps Partner — Hosts the Lt Michael P Murphy Sea Cadet Division, which operates within the Sea Cadet Training Facility supported by the foundation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as Liberationmethodology: education-as-liberationBy providing educational opportunities through scholarships, the foundation empowers individuals and honors Lt. Michael P. Murphy’s legacy, because learning is seen as a transformative force that liberates recipients from limitations and advances service-driven values.
- Faith-Driven Service Motivationmethodology: faith-driven serviceBy grounding charitable action in Christian faith, the foundation motivates and guides community engagement, because spiritual conviction is seen as the foundational driver of selfless service and sustained commitment to military families.
- Grassroots Volunteer Mobilizationmethodology: grassroots volunteer networkBy leveraging a decentralized network of military supporters, the foundation scales its care package delivery, because community-led participation increases reach, fosters personal connection, and sustains long-term engagement around shared values of service.
- Military and Family-Centered Support Modelmethodology: veteran_and_military_family_supportBy directing scholarships to veterans, wounded warriors, special operations personnel, and military dependents, the foundation strengthens military communities and recognizes service, because targeted educational support reinforces morale, continuity, and sacrifice across generations.