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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0534984

HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · CONWAY, AR 72032

Financials

$1.6M$1.4M2022$3.2M$1.5M2023$4M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$4,049,461$1,530,740$2,518,721$48,221,226$75,947$48,145,279
May 31, 2024990$3,205,436$1,473,059$1,732,377$46,494,265$60,472$46,433,793
May 31, 2023990$1,553,992$1,420,422$133,570$40,239,943$310,333$39,929,610
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,044,216
Other revenue
$5,245

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,530,740
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,530,740

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,494,265
Total assets, end of year
$48,221,226
Total liabilities, end of year
$75,947
Net assets, end of year
$48,145,279
Net assets without donor restrictions
$48,145,279
Gross receipts
$4,049,461
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
AR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anna MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Martha MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Henry NeelyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Derrick SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tyrone JaegerDirector
Trustee or director
40$0
Karen TumlinsonBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Teresa GarrettBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Karen PetersenChairman
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anna MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Martha MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Henry NeelyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kenneth GundermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Karen PetersenChairman
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anna MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Martha MurphyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Henry NeelyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kenneth GundermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Ellis ArnoldChairman
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1600 WASHINGTON AVE, CONWAY, AR 72032-4115
In care of
% BUSINESS OFFICE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Karen Petersen, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032
Signed the 990
Hillary Looney, AVP Business & Finance
Phone
(501) 450-1333

Mission

The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation provides a variety of programming to enhance and enrich literature and language throughout the college. Its Distinguished Visitors Program brings to campus eminent writers and scholars who interact closely with students, visit classes, advise projects, and give public lectures. The foundation also sponsors the Creative Writing Program, the Writing Center, literary research trips, language enrichment activities, summer language immersion programs, study abroad in literature and language, and experiences in dramaturgy, playwriting, and the study of dramatic literature. All students and faculty may apply for support of individually designed projects involving study, research, practice, and service in literature and language.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation provides a variety of programming to enhance and enrich literature and language throughout the college. Its Distinguished Visitors Program brings to campus eminent writers and scholars who interact closely with students, visit classes, advise projects, and give public lectures. The foundation also sponsors the Creative Writing Program, the Writing Center, literary research trips, language enrichment activities, summer language immersion programs, study abroad in literature and language, and experiences in dramaturgy, playwriting, and the study of dramatic literature. All students and faculty may apply for support of individually designed projects involving study, research, practice, and service in literature and language.
    Expenses $1,530,740

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0534984
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B42I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,221,226
Income (IRS master file)
$4,049,461

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$4,049,461$1,530,740$48,221,226XML
990May 2024$3,205,436$1,473,059$46,494,265XML
990May 2023$1,553,992$1,420,422$40,239,943XML
990May 2022$2,411,172$985,010$41,397,772IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 71-0534984).

Questions about HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC is 71-0534984.
Is HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Karen Petersen.
Who are the officers and directors of HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HENDRIX-MURPHY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,049,461, expenses of $1,530,740 and total assets of $48,221,226 at year end.

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