The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that reported $700,000 in grants to 11 organizations in 2025. Its reported recipients include arts and cultural organizations, schools, and organizations addressing hunger and other community needs.
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation gave $700K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $700,000
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,636
- +218.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $989,657
- -31.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5615 Kavahaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 376-9241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Women and Children First ($535K). Together the top 10 received $695K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 55 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars were distributed as follows by recipient state: Illinois, 76%; Arkansas, 16%; an unspecified state, 7%; and Washington, DC, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 344% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 555% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $700K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Children First Chicago, IL | To provide financial support to the charitable organization in their mission of believing in the transformative power of literature. | $535,000 |
| Accademia Dell' Arte | To Provide Financial Support for the Organization. | $50,000 |
| The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Little Rock, AR | To provide financial support to the organization's mission to create vibrant and engaging theatrical experiences that are accessible for everyone in the community. | $35,000 |
| Arkansas Hunger Relief Assistance Little Rock, AR | To provide financial support to the organization's mission in keeping food on the table of fellow arkansans and helping shape public policy decisions that impact hunger in the state. | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Little Rock, AR | To be used to fulfill the organization's mission in connecting, enriching, inspiring and advancing Arkansas through the power of music. | $20,000 |
| Thea Foundation Little Rock, AR | To provide financial support to the organization to help provide creative learning for the public school students and teachers in Arkansas. | $10,000 |
| Our House Shelter Little Rock, AR | To Provide Financial Support for the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Little Rock Zoo Little Rock, AR | To Provide Financial Support to the Organization | $5,000 |
| Pulaski Academy Little Rock, AR | To Provide Financial Support for the Organization. | $5,000 |
| The Van Little Rock, AR | To Provide Financial Support for the Organization. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures are for the stated filing years.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $989,657 | $253,630 | $709,672 | $700,000 | 11 | $700,000 | $243,958 | $126,098 |
| 2024 | $1,445,699 | $174,350 | $207,400 | $200,000 | 10 | $200,000 | $89,056 | $169,297 |
| 2023 | $1,478,749 | $200,644 | $171,040 | $160,000 | 11 | $160,000 | $189,604 | $160,059 |
| 2022 | $1,449,145 | $112,109 | $169,424 | $157,500 | 11 | $157,500 | $102,137 | $146,899 |
| 2021 | $1,506,460 | $1,611,591 | $108,205 | $99,000 | 12 | — | $68,619 | $100,261 |
| 2020 | $3,074 | $50,000 | $66,000 | $65,000 | 7 | — | — | $15,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Thea Foundation describes its mission as advocating for the importance of the arts in youth development. Pulaski Academy says it operates an independent private school for students from preschool through twelfth grade. Washington International School describes its mission as being an exemplary learning community enriched by differences, informed through inquiry, and global in reach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $700,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $535,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $535,000 to Women and Children First, for financial support of its mission of believing in the transformative power of literature; $50,000 to Accademia Dell' Arte, for financial support; $35,000 to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, for financial support of its mission to create accessible theatrical experiences; and $25,000 to Arkansas Hunger Relief Assistance, for financial support of its work keeping food on the table for Arkansans and shaping public policy affecting hunger in the state. Other reported grants included $20,000 to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, $10,000 to the Thea Foundation, and $5,000 each to Our House Shelter, Little Rock Zoo, Pulaski Academy, The Van, and Washington International School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Cindy Murphy, Charles Murphy III, and Tiffany Robinson as directors.
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Murphy III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation
How much does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation give each year?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation gave $700K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 10 grants.
What is The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $63,636, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation give grants?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (8 grants).
Does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Support for the Organization." (4 grants).
Who are The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Women and Children First ($535,000), Accademia Dell' Arte ($50,000) and The Arkansas Repertory Theatre ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation reported $990K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $700K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Thea Foundation describes its mission as advocating for the importance of the arts in youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's EIN?
The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1507000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cindy and Chip Murphy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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