Foundations that fund food programs in Oklahoma
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Oneok Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa: Delivering hope capital campaign
- $25,000 to Food on the Move Inc, Tulsa: Food home urban farm capital campaign
- $15,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa: Food for kids program
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.
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc
- $43,000 to Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program, Ada: Sonp meal delivery vehicle for madill site
- $3,995 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: Carter co school pantry prgm
- $1,000 to Ardmore Soup Kitchen Inc, Ardmore: Operating support
How to apply: Application should include a description and amount of the request, financial statements, and the public charity status of the requesting entity.
Deadlines: March 1; june 1; september 1; december 1
Restrictions: Generally restricted to geographical area of 50 mile radius of ardmore, ok within the state of oklahoma.
Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc
- $45,000 to Food & Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma, Ardmore: 2025 operating support
- $34,647 to Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program, Ada: Sonp nutrition sites kitchen equipment
How to apply: Brief letter describing the organization and project
Deadlines: Feb. 1, may 1, aug. 1, and nov. 1
Restrictions: Certain 501(c)(3) organizations and city government units in carter county oklahoma and adjacent counties.
Mccrory Foundation
- $45,000 to Food & Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma, Ardmore: Operational support
- $23,900 to Ardmore Soup Kitchen, Ardmore: Operating expenses
How to apply: Available online at mccroryfoundation.org
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, august 1, november 1
Restrictions: Carter county oklahoma 501(c)(3)
The Anait Foundation
- $15,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: General
- $10,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: General
How to apply: No particular form
Stuart Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa: General fund
- $7,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa: General fund
How to apply: No special form
Restrictions: Generally in oklahoma area to entities described in irs secs 501(c)(3) & 170(c)(2)
The Kelley Foundation
- $6,500 to Ardmore Soup Kitchen, Ardmore: Operating Budget
- $5,000 to Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma, Ardmore: Operating Budget
How to apply: As dedicated on website
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $5,000 to Food on the Move Inc, Tulsa: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $3,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
Richard James Family Foundation
- $4,000 to Stroud Food Pantry, Stroud: Unrestricted
- $3,000 to Our Daily Bread, Stillwater: Unrestricted
How to apply: Applications should be oral or in writing, and include the programs purpose, goals, sponsoring organization and a statement that the program will no engage in any activity inconsistent with section 504c3 of the internal revenue code
Deadlines: December 31 annually
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations as provided by compliance with section 501c3 of the internal revenue code
The Kerr Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Mcalester: To support the food for kids program
- $2,500 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa: For the meals on wheels home delivered meal program
How to apply: Cover letter with summary request, institutional profile form completed, proposal summary form completed, irs 501(c)(3) letter, proposal and documentation as appropriate to the request
Deadlines: Requests should be submitted more than 45 days before qtrly committee mtgs to allow time for review
Restrictions: Geographical areas for consideration are: (1st preference) arkansas, colorado, kansas, missouri, new mexico, oklahoma, texas; areas: education, health, cultural, community service and human service. Applications are also accepted from the...
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $2,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Community Market Grant
- $1,500 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Community Market Grant
Inasmuch Foundation
- $268,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: Workforce development ($250,000) & agency professional development ($18,000)
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"...
Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: 60% backpack program, 40% elderly programs
How to apply: Letter form; amount of funds requested, purpose, name, address, and contact person of organization requesting form
Restrictions: This foundation makes grants to various universities and other charitable organizations. The student grants are based on recommendation and approval by the student aid department of various universities.
One Gas Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, Tulsa: Community Enrichment
How to apply: Request should indicate charity to benefit and purpose of request.
Deadlines: No specific time.
Restrictions: Awards must be to publicly supported charitable organizations which are tax exempt under irc 501(c)(3) for purposes of furthering charitable, education, health, community development, recreation, cultural purposes and activities, and other...
Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: 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.
Howard Family Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 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...
Harris Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma City: Regional food bank of oklahoma- food
How to apply: The harris foundation grant application is available online at https://fmiokc.com/clients/harris/ application deadlines are also posted on the website.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are also posted on the website.
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
- $25,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, Tulsa: Operations
How to apply: All applications will be considered, regardless of form.
Deadlines: There are no submissions deadlines. Applications will be considered on the 12th day of each month.
Restrictions: Restrictions or limitations on awards the following "statement of policies" is taken from the minutes of a special meeting of the board of trustees of the grace & franklin bernsen foundation: statement of policies: 1)-the trustees will...
Philip Boyle Foundation
- $15,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: Food for kids in cleveland county
How to apply: Philip boyle foundation grant appication is available online at https://fmiokc.com/clients/philip-boyle/ application deadlines are posted on the website.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are posted on the website.
Ralph and Frances Mcgill Foundation the Trust Company of Oklahoma
- $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, Tulsa: Program services
How to apply: Submission of a request must be in writing. The letter must state the specific need, a current list of board members and proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Grantee organization must be a 501(c)(3) exempt organization
Dobson Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Dinner With Love, Oklahoma City: General Fund
How to apply: Written applications for funds should be submitted by mail or email.
Restrictions: The Foundation focuses on charitable organizations in the state of Oklahoma. However there are no limitations on the type of organizations it may support.
Vose Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: General
How to apply: Written request only, status of organizations,
Restrictions: Generally within the oklahoma city metropolitan area.
The Guterman Family Foundation
- $7,500 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Social services
How to apply: Letter form: amount of fund requested, purpose, name, address and contact person or organization requesting funds.
Pearl M & Julia J Harmon Foundation
- $5,000 to Aim High Center, Nowata: Support Food Pantry
How to apply: Apply for PRI Loans, not Grants. Grants are Trustee initiated.
Restrictions: ONLY charities. No bus or indiv. OK, KS, AR, TX. Pref to NE OK charities, small colleges, and churches in the Nowata, OK area.
The Mv Williams Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: General
How to apply: Written request, status of organization, purpose
Restrictions: Generally within the oklahoma city metropolitan area.
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