Foundations that fund human services in Oklahoma
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $100,000 to Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Tulsa, Broken Arrow: Let's play capital campaign
- $50,000 to Crossover Community Impact Incorporated, Tulsa: "restoring opportunity" crossover community center capital campaign
- $10,000 to Youth Services of Tulsa Inc, Tulsa: Lgbtq+youth outreach 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.
Wegener Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Hearts for Hearing Foundation, Oklahoma City: Hearts for hearing capital project
- $15,000 to Sisu Youth Inc, Oklahoma City: Shelter and case management support for unhoused youth
- $15,000 to Pivot Inc, Oklahoma City: Empowering the next generation
How to apply: Online application is available at fmiokc.com
Deadlines: August 1
Inasmuch Foundation
- $500,000 to Dean Mcgee Eye Institute Foundation, Oklahoma City: Improving and expanding the ophthalmic workforce in oklahoma (three-year grant; $750,000)
- $500,000 to Center of Family Love, Okarche: Career training and development center (installment grant; $1,000,000)
- $217,500 to City Rescue Mission, Oklahoma City: Grant modified (8.22.2025) to rescind $100,000 for merger: general operating ($75,000),...
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"...
Cresap Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Neighborhood Services Organization Inc, Oklahoma City: Nso general operating support
- $25,000 to Special Care Inc -, Oklahoma City: Operating support
- $15,000 to City Care Inc, Oklahoma City: City care's homeless services program
How to apply: The trustees invite proposals from 501(c)3 organizations. A letter of intent summarizing the project for funding must be submitted by may 1, 2025. The trustees will review all letters of intent received through the online grant application process by june 2025. The trustees will...
Deadlines: Letter of inquiry deadline: may 1, 2025
One Gas Foundation Inc
- $19,272 to Clarehouse Inc, Tulsa: Community Collaboration
- $11,760 to Connected Kids Inc, Tulsa: Employee Matching Grant
- $4,800 to Hearts for Hearing Foundation, Tulsa: Community Collaboration
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...
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
- $100,000 to Life Senior Services, Tulsa: R berry center campaign
- $25,000 to Modus, Tulsa: Transportation donation
- $25,000 to Assistance League of Tulsa, Tulsa: Operation school bell
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...
Mccrory Foundation
- $50,000 to Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore: Operational support
- $25,000 to Ardmore Family Ymca, Ardmore: General operating expenses
- $20,000 to Destiny Recovery Center Inc, Ardmore: Building improvements, bookkeeping, educational classes, and assistant salary
How to apply: Available online at mccroryfoundation.org
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, august 1, november 1
Restrictions: Carter county oklahoma 501(c)(3)
Harris Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Sisu Youth Inc, Oklahoma City: Shelter and support for unhoused you
- $15,000 to Dress for Success Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City: Styling programs & professional wome
- $15,000 to Sunbeam Family Services, Oklahoma City: Building hope with grandparents rais
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.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Dress for Success Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City: To support the women's employment programs
- $3,050 to Home of Hope Inc, Vinita: To support the hope industry recycling program with the purchase of one hipaa approved...
- $3,000 to Skyline Urban Ministry Inc, Oklahoma City: To help with the cost of water bottle refill stations for skyline patrons.
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...
Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to First Americans Museum Foundation, Oklahoma City: General support
- $30,000 to Sunbeam Family Services, Oklahoma City: General support
- $25,000 to Riversport Foundation, 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.
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Big Five Community Services Inc, Durant: Carter county sorts support fye 9 30 2025
- $35,200 to Hearts for Hearing Foundation, Oklahoma City: Fy25 newborn screening at mercy ardmore
- $34,000 to Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children Inc, Oklahoma City: Madill girls home kubota tractor
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.
Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Infant Crisis Services, Oklahoma City: Endowment campaign - pledge (callie merritt)
- $40,000 to Clarehouse, Tulsa: General fund
- $25,000 to Tulsa Boys' Home, Sand Spprings: General fund
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.
Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc
- $25,000 to Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore: 2024 operating support
- $15,000 to Joyce House Inc, Ardmore: 2025 operating support
- $10,000 to Ardmore Family Literacy Inc, Ardmore: 2024 operating support
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.
Stuart Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Modus Inc, Tulsa: General fund
- $11,500 to Neighbors Along the Line, Tulsa: General fund
- $10,000 to Growing Together, 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)
Philip Boyle Foundation
- $10,000 to Center for Children & Families, Norman: General operating
- $10,000 to Sunbeam Family Services, Oklahoma City: Building hope and resilience through
- $5,000 to City Care Inc, Oklahoma City: Whiz kids
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.
Lyon Foundation
- $52,515 to Washington County Elder Care, Bartlesville: General support and replace kitchen and computer equipment
- $10,000 to Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center, Bartlesville: General support
- $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, Bartlesville: General support
Restrictions: Preference given to the bartlesville area
The Cuesta Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Resonance Center for Women, Tulsa: Rebuilding lives and families
- $2,000 to Crosstown Learning Center Inc, Tulsa: Reducing the education gap
- $1,500 to The Bridges Foundation, Jenks: Wat program expansion: furniture to
How to apply: Cuesta foundation grant application is available online at https://fmiokc.com/clients/cuesta/ application deadlines are also posted on the website.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are posted on the website.
Janet and Kenneth R Goodin Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Britvil Community Food Pantry, Oklahoma City: Community food bank
- $1,000 to City Rescue Mission, Oklahoma City: Social welfare
- $1,000 to Infant Crisis Services, Oklahoma City: Social welfare
How to apply: Written application
Restrictions: Areas of interest to the board of directors
Howard Family Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Special Care, Oklahoma City: Community service
- $10,000 to Infant Crisis Services Inc, Oklahoma City: Community service
- $1,500 to Impact 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...
The Priddy Foundation
- $33,700 to Beautiful Day Foundation, Duncan: Program/Operational Administrative Assistance 2023-2024
- $30,000 to Family Promise of Lawton Incorporated, Lawton: Stabilization Program 2024
- $10,000 to Bray Community Center, Marlow: Community Food Distribution 2024-2025
How to apply: Grant application should be made with the Foundation's grant application form that is available on the Foundation's web site www.priddyfdn.org. The following information should be submitted with the completed grant application: 1. Copy of the requesting organization's 501(c)(3)...
Deadlines: Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details.
Restrictions: Organizations receiving grants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The primary grant categories are human services, education and the arts and health. The Foundation's service area encompasses 18 counties in North Texas and 6 counties...
Lockhart Foundation
- $20,000 to City Care, Oklahoma City: General
- $15,000 to Peppers Ranch Inc, Guthrie: General
- $9,000 to The Right Path Riding Academy, Drumright: General
How to apply: The foundation was created to identify and support oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations assisting domestic animals needing rescue in oklahoma. Preference is given to organizations in cleveland and oklahoma counties. Grant minimums and maximums are not designated....
Deadlines: Proposals are accepted during the year without any deadlines with the committee meeting quarterly.
Restrictions: Proposals of continued support will generally not be awarded.
Fred Jones Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Special Care, Oklahoma City: Contribution
- $1,500 to City Care, Oklahoma City: Contribution
- $1,500 to Infant Crisis Services Inc, Oklahoma City: Contribution
How to apply: Applications must contain the following: the amount requested, a brief narrative of how the money will be used, 501(c)(3) status alon with a copy of the organization's determination letter and a board o directors listing.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Andrade Family Foundation
- $2,000 to General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum, Hobart: Educational
- $2,000 to Peppers Ranch, Guthrie: Charitable
- $1,000 to Hope Center of Edmond, Edmond: Charitable
How to apply: Name of organization, exempt purpose, proof of 501(c)(3) status
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle Flynn Karl & June Martin Jr Fdn
- $100,000 to Special Care Inc, Oklahoma City: Provide care for children
- $15,000 to Pivot Inc, Oklahoma City: Assisting families and children
How to apply: Preprinted application should be requested from the foundation.
Deadlines: April 30 for the following fall school year
Restrictions: Primary purpose for oklahoma colleges, technolgy centers and non profit organizations to further the education of students in the fields of petroleum,aerospace engineering, energy engineering, education, nursing & other various fields of...
The Puterbaugh Foundation
- $50,000 to Shared Blessings, Mcalester: General Operations
- $5,000 to Youth Emergency Shelter, Mcalester: General Operations
How to apply: Narrative form
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