For five decades, the Murdock Trust has had the honor of walking alongside the people and organizations that make Washington such a vibrant and visionary state. It’s here that Jack Murdock lived in his adult life—engaged in community, committed to progress, and dreaming of a Pacific Northwest where every person can thrive.
That vision now lives on in the incredible nonprofits we partner with across Washington—organizations that reflect the rich geographic and cultural diversity of this region and that meet their communities’ needs with passion, heart, and innovation. From mobile health clinics in rural counties to bold artistic programs in urban centers, from research institutions tackling global health challenges to youth organizations building the next generation of leaders, we are heartened to see the spirit of innovation alive and well in Washington.
Today, we honor the nonprofits making Washington the state that it is, and working toward an even brighter future.
Institutions like Museum of Northwest Art, Tacoma Art Museum, Maryhill Museum of Art, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Seattle Art Museum, and many others that share the unique art of the Pacific Northwest and connect it to the broader narratives and shared humanity of our country and world.
Nonprofits like Z Girls Foundation, Washington STEM, Junior Achievement of Washington, Mentoring Urban Students & Teens, and others that are committed to strengthening pathways to success for youth across the state.
Healthcare groups addressing unique access needs in their local communities, such as Rural Behavioral Health Institute, Lahai Health, Community Health Care, and Jefferson Healthcare Foundation.
Those investing in scientific solutions to problems facing those in Washington and around the world, such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Whitman College, Benaroya Research Institute, and so many others.
Artistic groups providing opportunities for creative expression and appreciation, including Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, Fire Mountain Arts Council, Urban ArtWorks, Acts on Stage, and many more.
Nonprofits providing critical services for those in uniquely vulnerable situations, such as Open House Ministries, Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Upper Valley MEND, and Clark County Food Bank.
Organizations not only caring for Washington’s environment but also developing sustainable practices and inviting the broader community into this work, such as Washington Water Trust, Sacred Earth Foundation, Environmental Science Center, and Oceans Initiative.
To every nonprofit, every partner, every changemaker who’s been part of this journey: thank you. Your work is shaping a stronger, more connected, more compassionate Washington.
Here’s to the next 50 years—may we continue building a future where flourishing is possible for all.