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Murdocktrust
Murdocktrust is a other headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #182 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1975 through the will of Melvin J. "Jack" Murdock, co-founder of Tektronix, Inc.
- Since its founding, the Trust has invested over $1.4 billion in non-profit organizations.
Source of Capital
- The Trust's capital is derived from the estate of Melvin J. "Jack" Murdock.
- As a private foundation, it operates on the returns from its endowment.
Major Events
- The Trust has experienced a significant increase in grant applications, which has extended its review and decision-making timeline from 4-6 months to 8-10 months.
Allocation Strategy
- The Trust provides grants to non-profit organizations located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
- It focuses on specific sectors including arts and culture, scientific research, health and human services, education, and civic engagement.
- The Trust offers grants for various purposes such as capital projects, program expansion, equipment purchases, and capacity building.