The Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to addressing various social issues through grantmaking. Its mission focuses on promoting social justice, providing food assistance, supporting housing for vulnerable populations, and advocating for immigrant rights. The foundation funds initiatives aimed at eliminating gun violence, supporting children and families, and environmental conservation. It serves a diverse range of causes, including food security, homelessness prevention, and civil rights advocacy, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and empowerment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size nonprofits whose programs align with the foundation’s varied interests (food assistance, homelessness, social justice, gun violence prevention, immigrant/refugee support, and environmental causes) and that can use modest, one-time program or operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with food security, homelessness, social justice, gun violence prevention, immigrant/refugee aid, or environmental conservation.
- • Ability to manage and report on modest grants (typical awards are a few thousand dollars).
- • Presence in states the foundation has recently funded (e.g., NY, CA, DC, IL) or a clear national program.
- • Existing connections or introductions to current grantees, board, or local philanthropic networks.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were distributed across nine states and about 80% of dollars went to out-of-state recipients, indicating a national rather than strictly local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 26 distinct recipients (similar counts in prior years); the portfolio includes many independent charities across multiple issue areas rather than payments to a single entity.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected applicants and has no public website, suggesting an invitation-driven process, but the observed grant history shows meaningful turnover (9 new recipients in the latest year), so unfamiliar organizations can appear to enter the portfolio though unsolicited applications are unlikely to be welcomed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
