With our love for Canada, making an impact starts by believing in a better future.

Giving gets us closer to that reality. 

Youth at Risk, Beyond 3:30 Program
Mental Health, psychosocial care, resources for patients, families, caregivers  
Ocean Conservation, Biodiversity, Coral Reef , Sea Turtle

Who we are

Rooted in family values, ambitious pursuits, and a passion for giving back, The Murphy Family Foundation is proudly Canadian, driven to build a brighter future. Since 2007, Glenn and Stacey Murphy and their children, Brendan and Shannon, continue to support worthy causes that improve the quality of life for Canadians and people worldwide. As a collaborative and determined team, they look for efforts they are passionate and knowledgeable about and that are rooted in their own personal experiences to lead impactful change. Together, their legacy strives to live on for generations, while cultivating a world where people can achieve anything. 

The Murphy Family, Shannon, Glenn, Stacey, Brendan
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Since its founding, the Murphy Family Foundation has committed over $30 million. 

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Our Focused Efforts

Our aim for a better world is centered around the following four initiatives below. We seek to financially support organizations that are equally as passionate with these efforts as we are to make a difference. 

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Mental Health

As a growing societal challenge, our family deeply understands the need for greater solutions and awareness, so our initiatives are focused on psychosocial care and practical resources for patients, families, and caregivers.

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Youth at Risk

We empower the potential of our youth by giving back to our local Canadian communities. Our initiatives, which include the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, Beyond 3:30 Program, help improve our youth’s health and wellbeing so they can thrive into tomorrow.  

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Ocean Conservation

We believe that protecting our oceans is one of the most significant conservation opportunities of our lifetime. We support initiatives that create measurable and positive changes in oceans worldwide, including partnering with Blue Nature Alliance’s ambitious efforts.

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Emergency Relief

Our goal is to aid in times when ‘the need is the greatest’ — whose lives have been affected by sudden tragedy. We seek out emergency relief efforts that are potentially overlooked or not getting as much media attention to make an impact. Our following initiatives include:

  • World Animal Protection in support of animals affected by Australia’s bushfires.

  • Red Cross in support of people affected by Australia’s bushfires.

  • Sunnybrook Hospital Covid-19 Fund.

  • Women’s College Hospital in support of the sexually assaulted.

  • United Way of Greater Toronto in support of women’s shelters.

  • Daily Bread Food Bank in support of ensuring everyone gets a meal.

  • Canadian Red Cross in support of Covid-19 relief for India.

  • Canadian Red Cross in support of Haiti’s Earthquake relief.

  • Ukraine Emergency.

  • Doctors Without Borders.

  • “Please accept our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the Murphy Family Foundation’s gift of $1.8 million to SickKids in support of our Oncology Psychosocial Program. We are honoured to have your family’s support and trust in our hospital.”

    Ted Garrard, C.M. Chief Executive Officer SickKids Foundation

  • “Your generosity has allowed us to support the Indian Red Cross’ efforts in responding to COVID-19. Going forward, your gift will continue to make an impact on the ground as the pandemic evolves and additional needs emerge.”

    Canadian Red Cross

  • “Thank you all again for your ongoing commitment and generous gift... With the ongoing violence in Ukraine, the Red Cross continues to deliver urgent humanitarian aid while facilitating the safe passage of civilians.”

    Charlie Borg, Manager, Major Giving, Canadian Red Cross

  • “lt is because of the collective efforts of our donors such as the Murphy Family Foundation that we are able to pursue our unique work - combining big picture research and street level solutions working at the intersection of health and equity.”

    Lili Litwin, President St. Michael's Foundation

  • “Thanks to your generous donation, we can make sure that our most vulnerable students have a safe place to be after school ends each day, and also help them to overcome barriers that prevent them from being able to take advantage of the education they deserve.”

    Catherine Parsonage, Executive Director & CEO, Toronto Foundation for Student Success

  • “I cannot stress it enough, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your support has given me the biggest push towards turning my ambitions and hard work, into goals, into achievements and finally into an Olympic dream come true.”

    Abigail Strate, Ski Jumping Bronze Medalist, Beijing Olympics

  • "Sunnybrook Foundation is grateful to the Murphy family and their dedication to compassionate, comprehensive mental health care. The Murphy Family Centre for Mental Health will offer unparalleled inpatient treatment for youth and adults, when it matters most. We thank the Murphy Family Foundation for partnering with us on this important resource for our community."

    Kelly Cole, President & CEO, Sunnybrook Foundation

  • "The Murphy Family Foundation's giving helps provide critical care to people caught in crisis around the world. Your generosity helps Doctors Without Borders go where needs are greatest, whether responding to sudden emergencies or supporting ongoing essential medical programs. It also helps ensure preparedness for future emergencies."

    Doctors Without Borders

  • "We are deeply grateful for The Murphy Family Foundation's recent donation of $100,000. Your gift will help purchase and deliver fresh and nutritious food through our network of over 200 food and meal programs across the city. Your generosity speaks volumes about your commitment to the work we do to end hunger in our community."

    Neil Hetherington, CEO Daily Bread Food Bank

  • "The Murphy Family Foundation's generous support for Conservation International has enabled us to advance the mission of the Blue Nature Alliance. The world agreed to the Convention on Biological Diversity's Global Biodiversity Framework with a goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030."

    Sean O’Brien, Director, International Development, Strategy and Research

    Conservation International

  • "Our efforts at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Davies Lab to save right whales from ship strikes are about ocean conservation, but they are about sustainable development too. We value the working relationships and partners like the Murphy Family Foundation, which recently announced a donation of $300,000 in support of the McKenna Institute at UNB’s Davies Lab."

    Kim Davies, Associate Professor

    University of New Brunswick

  • "Please accept our acknowledgement of and appreciation for Murphy Family Foundation's gift of $600,000 to Charities Aid Foundation Canada (CAF Canada). Through your donation and that of so many other philanthropic Canadians like you, CAF Canada is changing lives around the world. Thank you for your generosity."

    Jessie Kraft, Charities Aid Foundation Canada (CAF Canada)

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Reach out to us.

Thank you for your interest in The Murphy Family Foundation. We will review your request and if it adheres to our guidelines, we will reach out for further information and an application of support. We appreciate your passion for what we do and your patience as we review.

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