Established in 1975, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust focuses on enriching and expanding communities across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. One of the entities that the Murdock Trust has supported through a grant is Young Life’s Malibu Club, which serves the needs of Princess Louisa Inlet, British Columbia, campers.Originally constructed as a 1940s resort that attracted elite Hollywood guests, the Malibu Club was acquired by Young Life in 1954 and converted into a camp facility. With the locale accessible only by float plane and boat, Malibu provides a caring and accepting environment for teens as they take part in activities such as sailing, cycling, and horseback riding.One of the buildings initially constructed at the Malibu Club, the Nootka dorm required extensive renovation to bring it up to code and make it suitable for campers. The Murdock Trust was proud to assist financially in improving the experience of youth as they explored the outdoors.
Since its establishment in 1975, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has significantly improved the lives of those living in the Pacific Northwest. The Murdock Trust is committed to the continuous support of community programs that promote idea-sharing and purposeful stewardship among the region’s inhabitants.One of the earliest recipients of the Murdock Trust’s grants in 1976, the Oregon Symphony used its first grant award to help its orchestra tour several schools in the Portland metropolitan area and perform in front of approximately 42,000 students. Since then, the Oregon Symphony’s popularity has increased, necessitating assistance with the modernization of its website and ticketing system.The Murdock Trust has answered this call with a more recent grant that will support the Oregon Symphony’s efforts to enhance its website and implement a digital ticketing system that will enable viewers to browse the schedule of events, plan their visits, and purchase tickets conveniently. This high-tech initiative will also help Symphony personnel to save time and focus their energy on practicing their repertoire and bringing their music and creativity to local schools and organizations.
