Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $44,000 and the largest $44,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$176,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$44,000
- Largest grant$44,000
- Assets$84,641
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,309 | 4 | $1,292 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $136,939 |
| 2025 | $176,000 | 4 | $84,641 |
How to apply
Murphy Oil 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 Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $176,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Treasures of Joy | Donation to Treasures of Joy in Texas to support healing, recovery, and continued life support to families affected by disabilities of any type, including but not limited to, special needs children and adults, wounded veterans, adult children caring for aging parents, and family members caring for chronically ill loved ones. | $44,000 |
| Individual | $44,000 | |
| First Colony Dream League | Donation to First Colony Dream League in Texas to share the game of baseball with those individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. | $44,000 |
| Individual | $44,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly Smith
- Ashley Divin
- Craig Garland
Questions people ask
Does Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation give?
$176,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $44,000.
Who runs Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Molly Smith (President), Ashley Divin (Secretary) and Craig Garland (Director).
What does Murphy Oil Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.