Foundations that fund environmental groups in Oklahoma
These 10 foundations made grants to environmental groups in Oklahoma in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Inasmuch Foundation
- $85,000 to Oklahoma City Beautiful, Oklahoma City: 2024 maintenance funds for beautification projects ($85,000)
- $5,000 to Myriad Gardens Foundation, Oklahoma City: Orchids in october 2025 & pumpkinville 2025
How to apply: Inasmuch foundation, created by edith kinney gaylord in 1982, invests in organizations that effect the greatest positive outcome for oklahomans. Funding priorities are education, health and human services and community enhancement. Ethics and excellence in journalism foundation,...
Deadlines: Foundation: 5:00 cst february 15th or august 15th ethic & excellence: 5:00 cst may 15th or nov. 15t
Restrictions: All income from inasmuch foundation, except costs of administration and possible taxes, has been designated by the founder for charitable and educational purposes. All distributions must meet the definition of a "qualifying distribution"...
Howard Family Charitable Foundation
- $33,000 to Genesis Project, Jones: Community service
- $1,000 to Myriad Gardens Foundation, Oklahoma City: Community service
How to apply: Written or verbal requests are accepted in any format
Restrictions: Awards may be given only to further the following 2 purposes: 1) making of grants and gifts to public charities, educational institutions of learning, and scientific research and institutions engaged in the discovery, treatment, and cure...
Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Myriad Gardens Foundation, Oklahoma City: General support
- $5,000 to Genesis Project, Jones: General support
How to apply: No specific form. Application should include irs 501(c)(3) determination letter.
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations located in the oklahoma gas and electric service area.
Oneok Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Friends of the Met Inc, Tulsa: Downtown recycling center
How to apply: Requests should specify a program, project or campaign that the funds will be used to support.
Deadlines: No specific time.
Restrictions: Awards must be to charities within the geographic area where oneok operates and its employees work and live. Requests for general operations will not be considered.
Wegener Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Genesis Project, Jones: The genesis project operational support
How to apply: Online application is available at fmiokc.com
Deadlines: August 1
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Pride in Mcalester Inc, Mcalester: Waste reduction
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Todd Family Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Lendonwood Gardens, Grove: Help fund ordinary activities
How to apply: Written in paragraph form stating detailed request and purpose
Deadlines: Requests are accepted any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional information
Restrictions: Applicant must be charitable organization; awards are at board of directors discretion.
The Meinders Foundation
- $3,000 to Myriad Gardens Foundation, Oklahoma City: Gardening school
How to apply: Typed - include normal grant application information
Eddie Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Greater Oklahoma City Parks & Trails Foundation, Oklahoma City: Assist done in general charitable activities
How to apply: Applications should be typewritten & should outline in detail the purpose and amounts requested.
Deadlines: None-applications accepted anytime.
Restrictions: None-preference is given to charitable organizations.
Aaron & Gertrude Karchmer Memorial Foundation
- $1,000 to Myriad Gardens Foundation, Oklahoma City: Support of general operation of organization
How to apply: Letter explaining exempt purpose, information regarding the organization, and proof of exempt status.
Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)3 organizations.
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