M W Murphy Foundation
Accepts applications
M W Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in El Dorado, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $881,014 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$881,014
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $566,780 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,775 | 9 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $566,780 | 28 | $18.4 million |
| 2025 | $881,014 | 34 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha W Murphy 200 North Jefferson, El Dorado, AR 71730 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 862-4961 |
| What to submit | Grant applications should be made in letter form detailing purpose and amount of request. |
What M W Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 11 | $424,851 |
| Mississippi | 12 | $187,081 |
| Texas | 2 | $120,000 |
| California | 6 | $76,047 |
| Florida | 1 | $51,281 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,754 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | General fund | $125,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| St Thomas Community Health Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | Nova foundation fund | $60,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $51,281 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hope Enterprise Corporation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Music & Heritage Exp | General fund | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $29,771 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $29,079 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $20,754 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | General fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $14,276 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,525 |
| Backbeat Foundation Roots of Music | General fund | $10,000 |
| Human Needs Project Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Justice | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | Pt expansion project | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,560 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,851 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,777 |
| Pass Christian Public Library | 2024 summer reading program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,640 |
| Sonoma Plein Air Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Washington County | General fund | $1,500 |
| Jazz in the Pass | General fund | $1,000 |
| Newhaven Counseling & Health | General fund | $1,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pass Christian Reserve Police | General fund | $1,000 |
| Springhill Missionary Baptist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Trombone Shorty Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha W Murphy
Questions people ask
Does M W Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M W Murphy Foundation give?
$881,014 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs M W Murphy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha W Murphy (President/Di).
What does M W Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.