Daily Featured Foundation - 1/31/26

1/31/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Website: https://murdocktrust.org/

Mission & Purpose: To serve individuals, families, and communities across the Pacific Northwest by strengthening the region's educational, social, spiritual, and cultural base. They are a massive resource for organizations seeking to scale their impact.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to five states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. They fund broadly across Arts & Culture, Education, Health, and Human Services. They are famous for their "Strategic Projects" grants—which are typically capital grants (buildings/renovations) or funding for new IT systems/equipment. They generally do not fund routine operating costs, but rather projects that expand an organization's capacity.

Featured Opportunity: Their "Capital & Equipment" grants are the gold standard in the region. If a nonprofit needs to buy a building, renovate a clinic, or purchase a fleet of vehicles, Murdock is often the lead investor. They require a rigorous grant application process but provide significant funding (often six figures).

Recommendation: An established nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest that is planning a capital campaign or a major technology upgrade to expand its services.