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M W Murphy Foundation is a private corporation based in EL DORADO, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Martha W Murphy. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $102K in 2011 to $12M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi and California. According to available records, M W Murphy Foundation has made 103 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has decreased from $502K in 2021 to $220K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $100K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 6 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.
M W Murphy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, MS, TX.
M W Murphy Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 103 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $100K.
M W Murphy Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (710802701) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
M W Murphy Foundation is headquartered in EL DORADO, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha W Murphy | PRESIDENT/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$293K
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
$17.1M
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
$220K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$289K
Distribution Amount
$775K
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avion SwanierSCHOLARSHIP | Albuquerque, NM | $48K | 2023 |
| Kenedi N RossSCHOLARSHIP | Houston, TX | $31K | 2023 |
| Greater New Orleans FoundationGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $30K | 2023 |
| Keoni N BradleySCHOLARSHIP | Miami, FL | $29K | 2023 |
| Trombone Shorty FoundationGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $23K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Education FoundationGENERAL FUND | Sonoma, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Tulane UniversityGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $15K | 2023 |
| Auinyea L BiggsSCHOLARSHIP | Baton Rouge, LA | $13K | 2023 |
| Luisa CatanoSCHOLARSHIP | San Luis Obispo, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Hope Enterprise CorporationGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $100K | 2022 |
| St Thomas Community Health CenterGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center For MusicGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $35K | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital FoundationGENERAL FUND | Sonoma, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| New Orleans Jazz MuseumGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $20K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For JusticeGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Raven S CopelandSCHOLARSHIP | Memphis, TN | $11K | 2022 |
| Land Trust For The Ms Coastal PlainGENERAL FUND | Biloxi, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL FUND | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Human Needs Project IncGENERAL FUND | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Coahoma Community CollegeCHOIR | Clarksdale, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of LaGENERAL FUND | Baton Rouge, LA | $10K | 2022 |