MJ Murdock Charitable Trust

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is an independent non-profit foundation based in Vancouver, Washington, established in 1975 by Melvin J. Murdock. The foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It provides grants and enrichment programs to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening the region's educational, spiritual, and cultural foundations in innovative and sustainable ways. The trust supports a diverse range of sectors, including the arts, public affairs, health and medicine, human services, leadership development, and services for individuals with disabilities. Through these initiatives, the foundation seeks to foster positive community development and enrich the lives of residents in the region.

Rudy Carrasco

Program Director

Pauline Fong

Program Director

John Franklin

Program Director

Elmer Huh

Chief Investment Officer

Steven Moore

Executive Director

Kim Newman

Program Director

Mike True

Chief Financial Officer

Jeremy White

Program Director

2 past transactions

Oregon Food Bank

Grant in 2022
Oregon Food Bank distributes food through a statewide network of 21 regional food banks and approximately 970 partner agencies in Oregon.
HomePlate is Washington County’s only nonprofit provider of drop-in centers and street outreach for young people experiencing houselessness.