Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$58.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.2 million | 29 | $55.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 30 | $58.4 million |
How to apply
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable 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 Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $2.2 million |
| California | 3 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Cradles To Crayons Inc | General Purpose | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | The Aspire Program | $200,000 |
| TargetCancer | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Fisher House of Boston | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Vital CxNs | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Community Harvest Project | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Literations Corp | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Read to a Child | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Direct Relief | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Link | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Greater Boston Inc | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| PADI Aware Foundation | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Project New Hope | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Project Place Gatehouse | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Breaktime United | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| One Can Help Inc | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| St Patrick Parish | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Book Truck | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Project LEARN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Abington Public Schools | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| ACE MV Inc | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| South Shore YMCA | South Shore Natural Science Center | $5,000 |
| The Walden Woods Project | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Thayer Academy | General Purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles A Cheever
- Kristin T Abati
Questions people ask
Does Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles A Cheever (Trustee) and Kristin T Abati (Trustee).
What does Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.