M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is an independent non-profit private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1975 by Melvin J. (Jack) Murdock, the trust seeks to enrich the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to non-profit organizations that seek to strengthen the region's educational, spiritual and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. Additionally, the foundation partners with organizations which serves arts, public affairs, health and medicine, human services, leadership development and persons with disabilities. The assets of the foundation are managed by the executive management team.MJ Murdock Charitable Trust's investment portfolio is valued at $1.30 billion, with investments in private equity.