Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Inc
Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $5.46 million (2024)
- Success Rate: Not available
- Decision Time: Not available
- Grant Range: Not publicly disclosed
- Geographic Focus: Primarily Arkansas/Southern US region
Contact Details
- Location: 200 E Peach St, El Dorado, AR 71730
- EIN: 47-2590484
- Website: No dedicated website found
- Phone: Not publicly available
- Email: Not publicly available
Overview
Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 2015 and based in El Dorado, Arkansas. With total assets of $24.2 million as of 2024, the foundation distributed $5.46 million in charitable disbursements during the same year. The foundation appears to be connected to Murphy USA Inc., a retail gasoline station chain, and operates as a private foundation making grants to various charitable organizations. While the foundation maintains significant assets and makes substantial charitable contributions, it operates without a public-facing presence or formal application process.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
Limited information is available about specific grant programs. Known recipients include:
- Southern Arkansas University Foundation
- Blackbaud Giving Fund (donor-advised fund platform)
- Various charitable organizations
Priority Areas
Based on limited available data, the foundation appears to support:
- Higher education (Southern Arkansas University)
- Community organizations in Arkansas
- Charitable causes through donor-advised funds
What They Don't Fund
No explicit exclusions are publicly documented.
Governance and Leadership
Board of Directors:
- R. Andrew Clyde - Director & Chairperson
- Mindy K. West - Director & Chairperson
- Gregory L. Smith - Director & Secretary
- Donald R. Smith Jr. - Treasurer
- Christopher Click - Director
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This funder does not have a public application process. Grants appear to be awarded at the discretion of the board of directors, likely to organizations with pre-existing relationships or those identified through board member connections.
Decision Timeline
Not applicable - no public application process exists.
Success Rates
Not available due to the private nature of grant-making decisions.
Reapplication Policy
Not applicable - no public application process exists.
Application Success Factors
As this is a private foundation without a public application process, organizations interested in potential support should focus on:
- Building relationships with board members or Murphy USA Inc. leadership
- Demonstrating alignment with the foundation's apparent interest in Arkansas-based initiatives
- Establishing credibility through other regional funders or partnerships
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- This is a private foundation with no public application process - grants are made at board discretion
- The foundation has substantial assets ($24.2 million) and makes significant annual distributions ($5.46 million in 2024)
- Geographic proximity to El Dorado, Arkansas and the broader Southern US region appears important
- Connection to Murphy USA Inc. suggests potential interest in communities where the company operates
- Organizations seeking support would need to pursue relationship-building strategies rather than formal applications
- The foundation's giving appears to include both direct grants and support through donor-advised funds
References
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Inc (EIN: 47-2590484), accessed December 31, 2025
- Charity Navigator profile for Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Inc, accessed December 31, 2025
- CauseIQ nonprofit database entry for Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Inc, accessed December 31, 2025
- IRS Form 990-PF filings (2014-2024) via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer