The Murphy Foundation
Accepts applications
The Murphy Foundation is a private foundation in El Dorado, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$69.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 45 | $78.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 61 | $69.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brett Williamson 200 N Jefferson Suite 400, El Dorado, AR 71730 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 862-4961 |
| What to submit | Letter form including a copy of applicant's scholastic record. Other requests should be made in a letter setting out all pertinent details. |
| Deadlines | Educational grant applications should be submitted by august 1. |
| Restrictions | Educational grants are restricted to students from the south Arkansas area. |
What The Murphy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 33 | $2.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $750,000 |
| California | 19 | $347,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $57,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarh Holdings Inc | Operations | $1.6 million |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Operations | $750,000 |
| El Dorado Festivals and Events | Operations | $222,083 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society | Operations | $100,000 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center Foun | Operations | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Vintner's Foundation | Operations | $60,000 |
| El Dorado Chamber of Commerce | Operations | $50,000 |
| Hendrix College | Operations | $47,500 |
| Cal Poly State University | Operations | $38,000 |
| El Dorado Boys & Girls Club | Operations | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $35,000 |
| South Arkansas Arts Center | Operations | $35,000 |
| United Way of Union County | Operations | $35,000 |
| Arkansas Policy Foundation | Operations | $30,000 |
| South Arkansas Symphony | Operations | $30,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard | Operations | $27,500 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Muses Inc | Operations | $25,000 |
| Allan Hancock College V&e Foundatio | Operations | $20,500 |
| Care Calhoun Animal Rescue Effo | Operations | $20,000 |
| Family Enterprise USA | Operations | $20,000 |
| St Ann Catholic School | Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club-Santa Maria | Operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas | Operations | $15,000 |
| Economics Arkansas | Operations | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Operations | $15,000 |
| Institute for A Secure America | Operations | $15,000 |
| Ucaps | Operations | $15,000 |
| Winthrop P Rockefeller Canter Institute | Operations | $15,000 |
| Share Foundation | Operations | $14,013 |
| Coast Hills Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Operations | $10,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | Operations | $10,000 |
| Red River Radio Network | Operations | $10,000 |
| Saint Mark's in the Valley | Operations | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Family School | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Land Trust of Santa Barbara | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Madison Murphy
- Brett Williamson
- Suzanne N Murphy
Questions people ask
Does The Murphy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Educational grant applications should be submitted by august 1..
How much does The Murphy Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Murphy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists R Madison Murphy (President/Director), Brett Williamson (Secretary/Treasurer) and Suzanne N Murphy (Vice President/Director).
What does The Murphy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.