William C and Theodosia Murphy

Foundation · Grantmaker El Dorado, AR EIN: 71-6049791

The William C and Theodosia Murphy Nolan Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1962 and located in El Dorado, Arkansas. The foundation makes grants to various organizations, with a primary focus on operating budget support.

Key facts about William C and Theodosia Murphy

EIN: 71-6049791
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $491,477
Grants made (2025): 11
Average grant: $44,680
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025)
Total assets: $4,381,068
Primary geography: Washington (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who William C and Theodosia Murphy funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for William C and Theodosia Murphy's 11 itemized 2025 grants were Washington (51%), Arkansas (41%) and Louisiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Dorado, AR (5 grants). 82% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is William C and Theodosia Murphy open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $26K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $23K repeat.

73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving grew 164% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

-0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$491K

+13.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+13.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C and Theodosia Murphy reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds operating budgets for organizations in its service area. Recent grant recipients indicate support for arts and cultural organizations, community services, and housing initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation made five grants in the most recent fiscal year. Grant sizes range from $25,000 to $86,475 based on recent activity.

Grant Range

s range from $25,000 to $86,475 based on recent activity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in Arkansas, with a concentration on the El Dorado area and Union County region.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $250K (51%)

Arkansas $201K (41%)

Louisiana $30K (6%)

District of Columbia $10K (2%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas District of Columbia Louisiana Washington

Cities

El DoradoDownsvilleLittle RockNew OrleansSpearsvilleMarionNatchitochesSeattleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of February 2025:

Total Assets: $4,381,068
Total Revenues: $247,766
Total Expenses: $501,146
Total Giving: $433,150 (based on 2024 data)

As of February 2024:

Total Assets: $4,389,520

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,381,068	$4,389,520	$4,604,503
Revenue	$247,766	$226,098	$179,723
Expenses	$501,146	$437,843	$275,685
Qualifying Distributions	$491,477	$433,150	$268,590
Net Investment Income	$241,893	$226,098	$179,723
Distributable Amount	$382,336	$437,251	$433,318

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Robert W Baird & Co Incorporated ($250,002), Cherokee Plantation Foundation ($86,475), Uams Foundation Fund ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ROBERT W BAIRD & CO INCORPORATED Seattle, WA	DONOR ADVISED FUND	$250,002
CHEROKEE PLANTATION FOUNDATION El Dorado, AR	OPERATING BUDGET	$86,475
UAMS FOUNDATION FUND Little Rock, AR	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER El Dorado, AR	OPERATING BUDGET	$25,000
SHARE FOUNDATION El Dorado, AR	HEARTS CLOSE TO HOME	$25,000
UNITED WAY OF UNION COUNTY El Dorado, AR	GENERAL FUND	$20,000
LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION New Orleans, LA	OPERATING BUDGET	$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EL DORADO El Dorado, AR	GENERAL FUND	$20,000
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Washington, DC	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
SPRINGHILL CEMETERY FUND Marion, LA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is named after William Conlin Nolan and Theodosia Murphy Nolan. Theodosia Murphy Nolan (1917-2014) was born in El Dorado and was a co-founder of C. H. Murphy and Company in 1946, along with her brother Charles H. Murphy Jr. and sisters Caroline Keller Winter and Bertie Deming Smith. This company became the predecessor to Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy USA, and Deltic Timber Company. Theodosia was married to William Conlin Nolan for 68 years until his death in 2004.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Charles M Nolan	Director	0.5	—
Robert C Nolan	President/Tr	0.5	—
Theodosia N Roddy	Vice Preside	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: 200 N Jefferson Ave Ste 308, El Dorado, AR 71730-5853

Phone: 870-863-7118

EIN: 71-6049791

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William C and Theodosia Murphy fund?

How do I apply for a grant from William C and Theodosia Murphy?

**Recent Grant Activity (2025):** • Cherokee Plantation Foundation: $86,475 (Operating Budget) • South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC): $25,000 (Operating Budget) • Settlement & Housing Alternative Resources (SHARE): $25,000 (Hearts Close To Home) The foundation made five grants in the most recent fiscal year. Grant sizes range from $25,000 to $86,475 based on recent activity.

Where does William C and Theodosia Murphy make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Arkansas, with a concentration on the El Dorado area and Union County region.

What size grants does William C and Theodosia Murphy award?

In 2025, William C and Theodosia Murphy awarded 11 grants totaling $491K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William C and Theodosia Murphy required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, William C and Theodosia Murphy reported a distributable amount of $382K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is William C and Theodosia Murphy's EIN?

William C and Theodosia Murphy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6049791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.