125 Foundation
Total Given 2020–2024
$2.2M
59 grants · $432K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
30%
supporter · 11/37 multi-year
repeat
$1.0M
Assets · 2021
37
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
James T Murphy
Phone
8473095605
Deadlines
Not applicable
How to Apply
Not applicable
Restrictions
Not applicable
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $267K | $106K | $104K | 16 |
| 2021 | $86K | $1.0M | $1.0M | 8 |
| 2022 | $615K | $506K | $114K | 11 |
| 2023 | $551K | $482K | $529K | 13 |
| 2024 | $640K | $1.0M | $1.2M | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 59 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James T Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| William J Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Benjamin M Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Kathryn E Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William J Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Benjamin M Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Kathryn E Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| James T Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James T Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Kathryn E Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Benjamin M Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| William J Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William J Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Benjamin M Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Kathryn E Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| James T Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William J Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Benjamin M Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| Kathryn E Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
| James T Murphy 5+ yrs | Trustee |
Grants Awarded (59 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Ministries Foundation | Northbrook, IL | $200,000 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Operation White Stork | Winnetka, IL | $150,000 | UKRAINIAN RELIEF | 2022 |
| Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network | Munster, IN | $100,000 | RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONALLY-BORN RESIDENTS OF NW INDIANA AND S CHICAGO | 2023 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | Doral, FL | $100,000 | RELIEF AID TO PEOPLE DISPLACED BY DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS | 2023 |
| Holy Family Ministries Foundation | Northbrrok, IL | $100,000 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/SUPPORT | 2023 |
| White Stork - United States Ltd | Winnetka, IL | $100,000 | UKRAINE RELIEF | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | CHILDREN'S EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Operation White Stork - United States Ltd | Winnetka, IL | $100,000 | UKRAINE RELIEF | 2024 |
| Holy Family Ministries Foundation | Northbrrok, IL | $100,000 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/SUPPORT | 2022 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | $100,000 | EDUCATION PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | YOUTH SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| The Welcome Network | Lansing, IL | $75,000 | RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES | 2024 |
| Chicago Fellowship | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | COVID RELIEF | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOOD SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | 2024 |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | $50,000 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOOD SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | $50,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES FOR IL RESIDENTS | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $35,198 | Food servicesfor the poor | 2020 |
| Global Orphan Project | Kansas City, MO | $25,595 | Orphan support,food, shelter,education, medical | 2020 |
| Valparasio University | Valparaiso, IN | $25,012 | Educationalpurposes | 2020 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Northbrook, IL | $25,000 | Religiouseducation | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | Food servicesfor the poor | 2021 |
| Lutheran Life Communities Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | $25,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES FOR IL RESIDENTS | 2024 |
| One Collective | Elgin, IL | $25,000 | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/SUPPORT | 2022 |