• The Trust guides nonprofit organizations through every level of their development through grants and other resources.

    Grants and Programming

    • Grant Opportunities
    • Grants Awarded
    • Programming

    Grant Resources

    • Grant Eligibility Guidelines
    • Strategic Grant Application Process
    • Grant Application Resources
    • Grant Writing Resources
    • Grants Administration & Reporting Resources
    Grants Portal
  • Sectors the Trust is committed to enriching in the Pacific Northwest:

    • Artistic & Cultural Expression

    • Civic Engagement & Community Services

    • Health & Environmental Stewardship

    • Education & Leadership Development

    • Read more

    Grant Stories

    View All Grant Stories

    Paddling Forward Together: How Sitka Conservation Society Strengthens Community Leadership in Southeast Alaska

    November 6, 2025

    Britt festival outdoor amphitheater with a seated crowd under a blue and pink sunset.

    Celebrating Five Decades of Collaboration in Oregon

    October 15, 2025

  • The Trust has a wealth of knowledge and experience that can make all the difference to you and your organization.

    View Resources

    Resource Categories

    • Grant Writing
    • Personal Development
    • Nonprofit Development
    • Organizational Leadership

    Featured Resources

    Starting a Nonprofit

    August 3, 2016

    How to Put Your Best Foot Forward When Applying for a Grant

    September 28, 2016

    • About the Trust
    • History
    • Annual Reports
    • Our People
    • Investments
    • FAQ
    • Publications & Reports
    • Careers
    • News

    News & Announcments

    View All News

    Dense Networks in Practice: How the Murdock Trust Cultivates Collaboration

    December 16, 2025

    Dense Networks in Practice: When Nonprofits Build Bridges

    December 12, 2025

    Summer 2025 Grants Report

    December 10, 2025

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Impor­tant update to appli­ca­tion process

 
  • The Trust guides nonprofit organizations through every level of their development through grants and other resources.

    Grants and Programming

    • Grant Opportunities
    • Grants Awarded
    • Programming

    Grant Resources

    • Grant Eligibility Guidelines
    • Strategic Grant Application Process
    • Grant Application Resources
    • Grant Writing Resources
    • Grants Administration & Reporting Resources
    Grants Portal
  • Sectors the Trust is committed to enriching in the Pacific Northwest:

    • Artistic & Cultural Expression

    • Civic Engagement & Community Services

    • Health & Environmental Stewardship

    • Education & Leadership Development

    • Read more

    Grant Stories

    View All Grant Stories

    Paddling Forward Together: How Sitka Conservation Society Strengthens Community Leadership in Southeast Alaska

    November 6, 2025

    Britt festival outdoor amphitheater with a seated crowd under a blue and pink sunset.

    Celebrating Five Decades of Collaboration in Oregon

    October 15, 2025

  • The Trust has a wealth of knowledge and experience that can make all the difference to you and your organization.

    View Resources

    Resource Categories

    • Grant Writing
    • Personal Development
    • Nonprofit Development
    • Organizational Leadership

    Featured Resources

    Starting a Nonprofit

    August 3, 2016

    How to Put Your Best Foot Forward When Applying for a Grant

    September 28, 2016

    • About the Trust
    • History
    • Annual Reports
    • Our People
    • Investments
    • FAQ
    • Publications & Reports
    • Careers
    • News

    News & Announcments

    View All News

    Dense Networks in Practice: How the Murdock Trust Cultivates Collaboration

    December 16, 2025

    Dense Networks in Practice: When Nonprofits Build Bridges

    December 12, 2025

    Summer 2025 Grants Report

    December 10, 2025

Grants Portal ›

Impor­tant update to appli­ca­tion process

News & Announcements

  • Around the Trust
  • CEO Update
  • Grant Stories
  • In The News
  • Program News
  • Grants Reports
  • Thoughts From The Road
Featured Article

Dense Networks in Practice: How the Murdock Trust Cultivates Collaboration

December 16, 2025

By Kimberly Thornbury, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships This is Part 3 of a three-part series on dense networks and collaboration. Read Part 1 to explore why dense networks drive lasting…

Fall 2023 Grants Report

January 25, 2024

January Staffing Updates

January 18, 2024

Grant Stories: Dance Schools

January 11, 2024

Grant Stories: University of Washington

January 4, 2024

Stories of Impact: Sunshine Division

December 21, 2023

Leadership Now 2023

December 20, 2023

An Update From Our CEO: The Power of a Healing Community

December 14, 2023

Stories of Impact: Boise State University

December 12, 2023

November Staffing Update

November 21, 2023

An Update From Our CEO: The Future of Philanthropy

November 16, 2023

Northwest Science Students and Faculty Recognized at Science Conference 

November 14, 2023

Building Pathways to Flourishing: American Indigenous Business Leaders

November 9, 2023

Stories of Impact: Northwest Catholic Counseling Center

October 26, 2023

An Update from Our CEO: Moving Forward on Our Path

October 19, 2023

Summer 2023 Grants Report

October 17, 2023

Creating Bright Futures: Latino Network

October 5, 2023

Webinar: Lifting the Fog: Mental Health and Cultural Differences

September 28, 2023

September Staffing Update

September 14, 2023

An Update from Our CEO — Making Metrics Matter: The Power of Red

September 12, 2023

Stories of Impact: Washington STEM

September 7, 2023

Grant Stories: Marine Education

August 31, 2023

Grant Stories: Supporting Filmmakers

August 25, 2023

Stories of Impact: Sitka Fine Arts Camp

August 17, 2023

Happy 106th Birthday, Jack!

August 15, 2023

An Update from Our CEO: New Sector Categories & Leadership

August 10, 2023

Grant Stories: Cancer Research

August 3, 2023

Stories of Impact: Providence Montana Health Foundation

July 20, 2023

Spring 2023 Grants Report

July 13, 2023

From Our CEO: Updates on Our New Sectoral Model

July 6, 2023

2022 Annual Report

June 30, 2023

2023 Board Leadership and Development Recap

June 27, 2023

Stories of Impact: Hand in Hand Kids

June 22, 2023

An Update from Our CEO: Announcing Our New Chief Program and Impact Officer

June 15, 2023

Pauline Fong Named Chief Program and Impact Officer

June 15, 2023

Grant Stories: Botanical Gardens

June 8, 2023

May Staff Update

May 25, 2023

Stories of Impact: Lee Pesky Learning Center

May 18, 2023

Webinar: Lifting the Fog: Mental Health in the Workplace

May 16, 2023

Honoring Jewish Stories: Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

May 11, 2023

Celebrating AANHPI Cultures: Asia Pacific Cultural Center

May 4, 2023

An Update from our CEO: Finding Joy in the Downpour

May 2, 2023

Winter 2023 Grants Report

April 27, 2023

Welcoming Michelle Charbonneau

April 25, 2023

Voices from 10 Years of Board Leadership Faith-Based: Elyse Nicholson

April 20, 2023

Stories of Impact: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

April 13, 2023

Grant Stories: Encouraging Generosity in the PNW

April 6, 2023

An Update from our CEO: Reflecting on Nine Months at the Murdock Trust

April 4, 2023

Webinar: Lifting the Fog: Mental Health & Children

March 30, 2023

Voices from 30 Years of Essentials of Development: David Bailey

March 23, 2023

Newer Posts Older Posts

Contact the Trust:

655 W. Colum­bia Way, Suite 700
Vancouver, WA 98660
Click for a map ›
Phone: (360) 694 8415
info@murdocktrust.org

Subscribe to the Trust newsletter ›

Reserve Free Meeting Space ›

Grants Portal ›
  • Follow us on Facebok
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
Grants Portal ›
© 2012–2026 M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
  • Sitemap
  • Credits
  • Privacy Policy