The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $700,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $535,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$700,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$535,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $200,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,000 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 10 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $535,000 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Children First | To provide financial support to the charitable organization in their mission of believing in the transformative power of literature. | $535,000 |
| Accademia Dell' Arte | To provide financial support for the organization. | $50,000 |
| The Arkansas Repertory Theatre | To provide financial support to the organization's mission to create vibrant and engaging theatrical experiences that are accessible for everyone in the community. | $35,000 |
| Arkansas Hunger Relief Assistance | To provide financial support to the organization's mission in keeping food on the table of fellow arkansans and helping shape public policy decisions that impact hunger in the state. | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Symphony Orchestra | To be used to fulfill the organization's mission in connecting, enriching, inspiring and advancing arkansas through the power of music. | $20,000 |
| Thea Foundation | To provide financial support to the organization to help provide creative learning for the public school students and teachers in arkansas. | $10,000 |
| Our House Shelter | To provide financial support for the organization. | $5,000 |
| Little Rock Zoo | To provide financial support to the organization | $5,000 |
| Pulaski Academy | To provide financial support for the organization. | $5,000 |
| The van | To provide financial support for the organization. | $5,000 |
| Washington International School | To provide financial support to the organization's mission to be an exemplary learning community. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy Murphy
- Charles Murphy III
- Tiffany Robinson
Questions people ask
Does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cindy Murphy (Director), Charles Murphy III (Director) and Tiffany Robinson (Director).
What does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and international.