M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Vancouver, Washington, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is a philanthropic foundation that supports the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to regional nonprofits. It seeks to strengthen the area’s educational, spiritual, and cultural life through creative and sustainable initiatives. As a regional grantmaker and program facilitator, the trust partners with nonprofit organizations to address community needs in these domains. Although it employs a mid-sized staff, the organization concentrates its activities on the nonprofit sector within the Pacific Northwest. In recent years its work has included partnerships and program launches, such as collaborating with Rodel Institute to bolster public leadership and introducing a Community Journalism program in 2025. The trust also participates in regional events and awards programs, reflecting its engagement with the broader nonprofit ecosystem in the region.