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