Foundations that fund youth programs in Oklahoma
These 25 foundations made grants to youth 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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Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City: General support
- $25,000 to Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: General support
- $25,000 to Positive Tomorrows, 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.
Cresap Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Nowata, Nowata: Backpack program
- $25,000 to Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City: Positive tomorrows family support and housing fund
- $10,000 to Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma City: Gswestok steam programming
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
- $32,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Community Collaboration
- $10,486 to Global Gardens, Tulsa: Employee Matching Grant
- $8,800 to Global Gardens, 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...
Inasmuch Foundation
- $75,000 to Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City: Early childhood education services for homeless children ($75,000)
- $10,000 to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: 2025 juliette low leadership society luncheon (february 20, 2024)
- $2,500 to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, Oklahoma City: 2024 13thannual cookies & cocktails (august 16, 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"...
Mccrory Foundation
- $40,000 to Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore: Programming
- $10,000 to 20th District Drug Court, Ardmore: General operating funds
- $3,000 to Ardmore Thunder Jam 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)
Fred Jones Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma City: 2024 - juliette lowe luncheon
- $1,750 to Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City: Contribution
- $1,750 to Positive Tomorrows, 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
Zink Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Restricted Camp Tallchief
- $15,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Unrestricted General Operations
How to apply: Requests may be verbal or written and should include the purpose of the request
Deadlines: 60 days
Restrictions: Only organizations entitled to exemption under irs sec 501 c3 and those qualifying as public charities under oklahoma law
Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Chelsea, Chelsea: General fund
- $10,000 to New Hope Oklahoma, Tulsa: 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
- $40,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Durant, Durant: Carter county units project learn program 2024
- $10,000 to Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore: Carter county program support to june 30, 2025
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.
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation
- $26,500 to Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City: General operating and support
- $5,000 to Oklahoma Youth Literacy Program, Oklahoma City: General operating and support
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: The foundation offers educational assistance awards and grants made in accordance with procedures established by the foundation under irc 4945(g)(1) and irc 117(a) with conditions and limitations outlined in irs approval letter dated...
The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation
- $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Green Country Inc, Pryor: General operating
- $10,000 to Boy Scouts of America, Tulsa: Community support
How to apply: Written application describing the specific needs of the applicant
Restrictions: Grants are provided to qualified organizations within mayes county, oklahoma or grayson county, texas for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.
Howard Family Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City: Community service
- $5,000 to Girl Scouts Western 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...
K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust
- $3,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa: Program support
- $1,000 to Heartmatters Inc, Bartlesville: General support
How to apply: Letter Should Be Submitted Including Exempt Status of Organization Making Requests
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $125,000 to The Jalen Hurts Foundation, Tulsa: Special initiatives
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation
- $75,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Bartlesville, Bartlesville: Dewey facility
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
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle Flynn Karl & June Martin Jr Fdn
- $42,500 to Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City: Provide elem. Education to homeless
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...
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Durant, Durant: 2025 carter co torch program
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.
Lyon Foundation
- $37,080 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville: 6 canoes, outdoor pavillion, storm shelter, trailer
Restrictions: Preference given to the bartlesville area
Lorene Cooper Hasbrouck Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Boy Scouts of America, Tulsa: General fund
How to apply: As desired by applicant
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Wegener Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City: Breaking down barriers to education for families experiencing homelessness
How to apply: Online application is available at fmiokc.com
Deadlines: August 1
Thomas D and Patsy K Hosman Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City: Assistance to boys and girls in need in oklahoma county
How to apply: Name of organization, exempt purpose, proof of 501(c) status
Stuart Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, 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)
Union Pacific Foundation
- $5,000 to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma City: Career awareness and readiness for adults
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...
Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson F Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Stand for the Silent, Perkins: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: Applications should be in letter form and include a copy of the organization's irs non profit tax-exempt status determination letter
Deadlines: September 30
Purity Foundation C/O Mark Ezell
- $5,000 to The Pearl House, Tulsa: Unrestricted
How to apply: Written personal request
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