Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Oklahoma
These 21 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Lyon Foundation
- $292,500 to Friends of Kiddie Park, Bartlesville: Maintenance and upkeep of park
- $50,000 to Friends of Dewey Parks Association, Bartlesville: Infrastructure improvements
- $50,000 to Gymnastics Club Inc, Bartlesville: Facilities upgrade and equipment
Restrictions: Preference given to the bartlesville area
Inasmuch Foundation
- $250,000 to Fields and Futures Foundation, Oklahoma City: C.b. Cameron park soccer project ($250,000)
- $10,000 to Fields and Futures Foundation, Oklahoma City: Bases loaded donor luncheon sponsorship ($50,000; 5-year grant; $10,000/year)
- $5,000 to First Serve Okc Foundation, Oklahoma City: Raise your racquet (september 27th, 2024)
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"...
Harris Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Oklahoma, Tulsa: Winter games
- $4,000 to Warriors Benefit, Enid: General operational 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.
Fred Jones Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Nichols Hills Parks, Oklahoma City: Redbud park improvement project
- $2,500 to Wes Welker Foundation, Oklahoma City: 2023 golf tournament
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
Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation
- $100,000 to Friends of the Kiddie Park, Bartlesville: Capital campaign - new rides
How to apply: The application should be in a letter form and should include evidence of 501(c)(3) status and should state amount requested, nature of the request and evidence of how the funds will be used in the bartlesville, oklahoma area.
Restrictions: Subject to board discretion
Cresap Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Friends of the Kiddie Park, Bartlesville: All aboard 2097 a campaign for kiddie park
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
Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation
- $15,000 to Reining Horse Sports Foundation, Oklahoma City: Unrestricted -general operating fund
How to apply: None specified
Dobson Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Fields and Futures Foundation, Edmond: 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.
Stuart Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Goddard Youth Foundation, Sulpher: 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)
Dillingham Foundation
- $5,000 to Pokes With A Purpose, Tulsa: Create & develop name/image/likeness opportunities for all oklahoma state university...
How to apply: Letter of request listing qualifications
One Gas Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Bristow Soccer Club, Bristow: Employee Matching Grant
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...
Mccrory Foundation
- $5,000 to Southern Riders Riding Association, Ardmore: Discretionary grant
How to apply: Available online at mccroryfoundation.org
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, august 1, november 1
Restrictions: Carter county oklahoma 501(c)(3)
Ralph and Frances Mcgill Foundation the Trust Company of Oklahoma
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Oklahoma, 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
K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust
- $3,000 to Friends of the Kiddie Park, Bartlesville: Program support
How to apply: Letter Should Be Submitted Including Exempt Status of Organization Making Requests
Stanton L Young Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to First Serve Okc Foundation, Oklahoma City: Charitable
How to apply: Letter form detailing reason for request and benefit to be achieved.
Restrictions: Schools and other tax exempt organizations
Oneok Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Special Olympics Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa: Summer games
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.
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation C/O Kay Y Moran
- $1,000 to Nichols Hills Parks, Nichols Hills: Dan moran park endowment fund
How to apply: Available upon request.
The Nfg Foundation C/O Mark Senff
- $1,000 to Nichols Hills Parks, Oklahoma City: Charitable
How to apply: Letter - none required
William Blair & Glen G Waltrip Family F Foundation
- $1,000 to Team Buddy Buckets, Norman: Program support
How to apply: Individual grantees can apply via the online url. Online url: facebook.com/waltripfoundation eligibility criteria; household net income below 150% of federal poverty level subject to domestic abuse subject to addiction abuse subject to bereavement hardships crime victim
Restrictions: Need must fall into a charitable category. Awarded based on situational hardships and need for aid. No relationship to foundation is permisible.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Oklahoma Soccer Association Inc, Tulsa: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Kerr Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa: To support sook with new track timing systems for area and state competitions
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...
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