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Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Choate Hall & Stewart. It holds total assets of $58.4M. Annual income is reported at $19.9M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2011 to $58.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation has made 97 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $24K. Annual giving has grown from $312K in 2021 to $5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $59K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, California, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, TN, CA.
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $5.7M across 97 grants. The median grant size is $24K, with an average of $59K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cheever | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristin T Abati | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$58.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$58.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$59K
Median Grant
$24K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony OrchestraGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Literations CorpGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Cradles To Crayons IncGeneral Purpose | Newton, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Women'S Lunch PlaceGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| TargetcancerGeneral Purpose | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalThe Aspire Program | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Food LinkGeneral Purpose | Arlington, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Vital CxnsGeneral Purpose | Newton, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Of BostonGeneral Purpose | South Walpole, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Gaining GroundGeneral Purpose | Concord, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls IncGeneral Purpose | Newton, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Project Aware FoundationGeneral Purpose | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Charles River Watershed AssocGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Harvest ProjectGeneral Purpose | North Grafton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Greater Boston IncGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Project New HopeGeneral Purpose | Worcester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Children'S RoomGeneral Purpose | Arlington, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| CareGeneral Purpose | Merrifield, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical SocietyGeneral Purpose | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| The Book TruckGeneral Purpose | Long Beach, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGeneral Purpose | Canton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul - ConcordGeneral Purpose | Concord, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Martha'S Vineyard Center For EducationGeneral Purpose | Vineyard Haven, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| South Shore YmcaSouth Shore Natural Science Center | Norwell, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Walden Woods ProjectGeneral Purpose | Lincoln, MA | $5K | 2023 |