Foundations that fund mental health in Oklahoma
These 18 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc
- $30,000 to Naomi House Inc, Ardmore: 2024 operating support
- $30,000 to Naomi House Inc, Ardmore: 2025 operating support
- $25,000 to Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, Ardmore: Implement ardmroe bridges initiative
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.
Harris Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Bennies Barn Inc, Enid: In memory of bill harris
- $15,000 to Bennies Barn Inc, Enid: Sensory and safety
- $2,000 to Bennies Barn Inc, Enid: Unrestricted support
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.
Mccrory Foundation
- $40,000 to Broadway House Inc, Ardmore: Equipment needs
- $36,250 to Naomi House Inc, Ardmore: Kitchen remodel project
How to apply: Available online at mccroryfoundation.org
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, august 1, november 1
Restrictions: Carter county oklahoma 501(c)(3)
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Naomi House Inc, Ardmore: 2025 operating support
- $10,000 to Broadway House Inc, Ardmore: 2024 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.
Oneok Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Sangha Inc, Tulsa: Recovery transitional housing
- $2,500 to Good Samaritan Health Services Inc, Tulsa: Free medical clinic
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.
Inasmuch Foundation
- $300,000 to Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, Oklahoma City: Oklahoma city mental health needs assessment ($300,000)
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"...
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc
- $32,000 to Family Hope House, Tulsa: Serving the needs of foster and adoptive children.
How to apply: There is no required format. Applications generally are made in the form of a letter outlining the request.
Deadlines: No set deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are generally made to support various works carried out under the oversight of local churches of christ. Grants are also made to christian educational institutions for training of evangelists.
Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Hope Is Alive, Oklahoma City: 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.
Journey of Hopes and Dreams Inc
- $23,000 to Bethesda, Norman: General Needs
How to apply: Requests should be mailed with a description of the organization's exempt purpose and how funds would be used.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Grants will not be made to individuals.
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $10,000 to Abba Homes & Ministries Inc, Tulsa: Matching gifts 1
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Stuart Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Good Samaritan Health Services, 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)
Commonwealth Foundation
- $10,000 to Coffee Bunker, Tulsa: General fund
How to apply: Letter detailing organization, purpose & amount & use of request, copy of 501(c)(3) letter.
Restrictions: Must be an entity described in irs secs 501(c)(3) & 170(c)(2).
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
- $10,000 to Family Hope House, Tulsa: Staff expansion
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...
Howard Family Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Pellow Outreach, 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...
Philip Boyle Foundation
- $5,000 to The Virtue Center, Norman: It takes a village
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.
Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Hope Is Alive Ministries Inc, Oklahoma City: General program support
How to apply: We have no form or requirements for material to be submitted.
Restrictions: Contributions are made only to other 501(c)(3) organizations which are publicly supported and located in the wichita, ks area.
Todd Family Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Sangha Inc, Tulsa: 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.
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $1,000 to Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc, Nowata: 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)
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