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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 71-6049826

The Murphy Foundation

A private foundation in El Dorado, AR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 61 grants and $3.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Apr 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Brett Williamson
200 N Jefferson Suite 400
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4961
Form and materials
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.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,687,844

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $16,946,581

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,198,079

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $17,943,058

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,569,816

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $19,319,905

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,729,509

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $17,761,275

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,291,082

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $18,174,567

Grants paid in 2024

61 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sarh Holdings IncEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $1,628,060
  2. Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OH

    Operations

    $750,000
  3. El Dorado Festivals and EventsEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $222,083
  4. Arkansas Cinema SocietyLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $100,000
  5. Marian Regional Medical Center FounSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $100,000
  6. Santa Barbara Vintner's FoundationBuellton, CA

    Operations

    $60,000
  7. El Dorado Chamber of CommerceEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $50,000
  8. Hendrix CollegeConway, AR

    Operations

    $47,500
  9. Cal Poly State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, CA

    Operations

    $38,000
  10. El Dorado Boys & Girls ClubEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $35,000
  11. Salvation ArmyEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $35,000
  12. South Arkansas Arts CenterEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $35,000
  13. United Way of Union CountyEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $35,000
  14. Arkansas Policy FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $30,000
  15. South Arkansas SymphonyEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $30,000
  16. The Edible SchoolyardNew Orleans, LA

    Operations

    $27,500
  17. Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $25,000
  18. The Muses IncHot Springs, AR

    Operations

    $25,000
  19. Allan Hancock College V&E FoundatioSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $20,500
  20. Care Calhoun Animal Rescue EffoHampton, AR

    Operations

    $20,000
  21. Family Enterprise USAAnaheim Hills, CA

    Operations

    $20,000
  22. St Ann Catholic SchoolBarlett, TN

    Operations

    $20,000
  23. Boys & Girls Club-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $15,000
  24. Children's Advocacy Centers of ArkansasNorth Little Rock, AR

    Operations

    $15,000
  25. Economics ArkansasLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $15,000
  26. First United Methodist ChurchEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $15,000
  27. Institute for A Secure AmericaArlington, VA

    Operations

    $15,000
  28. UcapsEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $15,000
  29. Winthrop P Rockefeller Canter InstituteLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $15,000
  30. Share FoundationEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $14,013
  31. Coast Hills FoundationSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  32. Crystal Bridges Museum of AmericanBentonville, AR

    Operations

    $10,000
  33. Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  34. Graland Country Day SchoolDenver, CO

    Operations

    $10,000
  35. Red River Radio NetworkShreveport, LA

    Operations

    $10,000
  36. Saint Mark's in the ValleyLos Olivos, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  37. Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  38. The Family SchoolLos Olivos, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  39. The Land Trust of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  40. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Operations

    $10,000
  41. The Rig MuseumMorgan City, LA

    Operations

    $10,000
  42. Troy Andrews FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    Operations

    $10,000
  43. Union County Community Foundation Ruth Nodini ScholarshipEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $10,000
  44. American Youth Soccer OrganizationLompoc, CA

    Operations

    $8,000
  45. Boy Scouts of America Desoto AreaEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $7,500
  46. Campfire USAEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $7,500
  47. Hope LandingEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $7,500
  48. Turning PointEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $7,500
  49. Arkansas Hunger Relief AllianceLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $7,000
  50. Council for Economic EducationNew York, NY

    Operations

    $5,000
  51. Fairview Community Development AssoEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $5,000
  52. Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  53. Oasis IncSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  54. Santa Maria Philharmonic SoceitySanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  55. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic GardenBuellton, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  56. House of Pride and EqualitySanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $3,000
  57. Santa Maria Police CouncilSanta Maria, CA

    Operations

    $2,500
  58. El Dorado Service LeagueEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $2,000
  59. Ardot Fallen WorkersLittle Rock, AR

    Highway officer's monuments

    $1,500
  60. Collegiate Tennis ChallengeLittle Rock, AR

    Operations

    $1,000
  61. Passthrough Contributions From K1 AEl Dorado, AR

    Operations

    $188

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health3 grants $1,643,07371% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $432,08319% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $105,0005% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $57,5002% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $32,5001% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $12,500<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $25,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arkansas33 grants $2,483,344
  2. Ohio1 grant $750,000
  3. California19 grants $347,000
  4. Louisiana4 grants $57,500
  5. Tennessee1 grant $20,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $15,000
  7. Colorado1 grant $10,000
  8. New York1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • R Madison MurphyPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $15,000
  • Brett WilliamsonSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 5Pay $54,250
  • Suzanne N MurphyVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $15,000

The return

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