Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-3447397
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Massachusetts, with additional support in California and Tennessee. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only process for grant distribution. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$1.6M
19%
CRADLES TO CRAYONS, INC.
$683K
8%
WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE INC
$675K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation?
No. Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation give?
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, CRADLES TO CRAYONS, INC., and WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation?
Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.