Sample funder shortlist for an Oklahoma food program

15 foundations that gave to food and nutrition groups in OK, picked from their public IRS filings. This is a sample.

How to read this. Each of these foundations left unticked the filing's box for giving only to preselected organizations. My software also read each one's website when it could, and tried to remove any that said it doesn't take applications or doesn't serve your area. It can miss some. 2 of these 15 describe a way to apply on their websites, and those come first. The rest have no website it could read, or no clear answer, so they're unconfirmed. Amounts and instructions are copied from the most recent IRS Form 990-PF I have for each one, which can be two or more years old, so check its website or call before you apply. The "why" and "watch out" lines are written by an AI model, and I don't review each list by hand. A fit doesn't mean a grant: foundations turn down plenty of good applications. These foundations have no connection to this list, and paying for it doesn't help your application with any of them.

1 E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $15,556,685 in grants, $318,453,116 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31 · www.gaylordfoundation.com

This OKC funder gave general purpose grants to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Meals on Wheels in Kingfisher.

On its website when my software read it: "To be considered, please submit a Letter of Inquiry by January 15th or July 15th."

Its site also says: "...and Thelma Gaylord Foundation no longer accepts grant requests from organizations outside the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area...." Read its rules before you spend time on this one.

Watch out: Greater Oklahoma City area only; one request per year.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$250,000	Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City GENERAL PURPOSE
$5,000	Meals on Wheels, Kingfisher GENERAL PURPOSE

What the filing says about applying

If this differs from its website, go by the website.

Deadlines: JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731463569

2 Sarkeys Foundation

Norman, OK · $4,231,426 in grants, $119,211,812 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-11-30 · www.sarkeys.org

This Norman funder gave $15,000 to Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa for a meal program.

On its website when my software read it: "An initial call to our executive director or any program officer at (405) 364-3703 is the first step."

Watch out: Call a program officer first; LOI due June 1 or December 1.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$15,000

Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa

MORE THAN A MEAL PROGRAM

What the filing says about applying

If this differs from its website, go by the website.

Instructions: SARKEYS FOUNDATION ACCEPTS GRANTS THROUGH AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR GRANT GUIDELINES AND DIRECTIONS. HTTPS://WWW.SARKEYS.ORG/GUIDELINES THE ONLY APPLICATION WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING: ORGANIZATION NAME CONTACT NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT REQUESTED AMOUNT TOTAL PROJECT COST FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER
Deadlines: 5PM, DECEMBER 1 FOR THE FEBRUARY GRANT DEADLINE 5PM, JUNE 1 FOR THE AUGUST GRANT DEADLINE
Restrictions: ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE APPLICATION PER CALENDAR YEAR OR TWELVE MONTH PERIOD. ORGANIZATIONS WITH A CURRENT GRANT FROM SARKEYS FOUNDATION ARE PROHIBITED FROM APPLYING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING UNTIL FINAL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND EXPENDED.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 730736496

3 Philip Boyle Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $125,500 in grants, $2,852,738 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gave $15,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for food for kids in Cleveland County.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Deadlines are posted only on the website.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$15,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

FOOD FOR KIDS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731354526

4 Vose Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $110,558 in grants, $2,468,176 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gives within the Oklahoma City metro area and gave $10,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Written requests only.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$10,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

GENERAL

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: WRITTEN REQUEST ONLY, STATUS OF ORGANIZATIONS,
Restrictions: GENERALLY WITHIN THE OKLAHOMA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 736099287

5 MV Williams Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $199,659 in grants, $4,940,074 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It focuses on the Oklahoma City metro and gave $5,000 in general support to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Written request with organization status and purpose.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$5,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

GENERAL

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: WRITTEN REQUEST, STATUS OF ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE
Restrictions: GENERALLY WITHIN THE OKLAHOMA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731464753

6 Harris Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $550,000 in grants, $15,222,891 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

This Oklahoma City funder gave $25,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for food.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Deadlines are posted on the website.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$25,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma City

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA- FOOD

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 736093072

7 Anait Foundation

Yukon, OK · $175,000 in grants, $3,646,730 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-08-31

This Yukon funder gave general grants to two Oklahoma food banks and requires no particular application form.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$15,000	Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City GENERAL
$10,000	Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa GENERAL

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: NO PARTICULAR FORM
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731104114

8 Dobson Family Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $674,500 in grants, $10,068,143 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It supports Oklahoma charities of any type and gave $10,000 to Dinner With Love in Oklahoma City.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$10,000

Dinner With Love, Oklahoma City

General Fund

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 261301254

9 OGE Energy Corp Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $4,300,216 in grants, $27,241,383 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gave $30,000 in general support to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and needs no specific form.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Limited to the OG&E service area; include your 501(c)(3) letter.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$30,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

GENERAL SUPPORT

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 736093572

10 Stuart Family Foundation

Tulsa, OK · $1,094,750 in grants, $29,248,762 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gives generally in Oklahoma and made general fund grants to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Meals on Wheels.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Past food grants went to Tulsa groups.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$10,000	Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa GENERAL FUND
$7,000	Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa GENERAL FUND

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: NO SPECIAL FORM
Restrictions: GENERALLY IN OKLAHOMA AREA TO ENTITIES DESCRIBED IN IRS SECS 501(C)(3) & 170(C)(2)
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 237052187

11 Howard Family Charitable Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $250,000 in grants, $3,558,782 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

This Oklahoma City funder accepts requests in any format and gave $25,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$25,000

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

COMMUNITY SERVICE

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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 OF DISEASE AND CARE OF THE AFFLICTED; AND 2) MAKING OF GRANTS, GIFTS, AND LOANS TO PERSONS IN DISTRESS DUE TO ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, OR DISASTER WHO ARE SELECTED AS MERITORIOUS AND CAPABLE OF FURTHERING THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 208623940

12 Kerr Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK · $206,790 in grants, $25,734,573 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31 · www.thekerrfoundation.org

It accepts Oklahoma human service requests and supported the Food for Kids program at Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Submit forms 45 days before quarterly meetings; grants are small.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$3,500	Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Mcalester TO SUPPORT THE FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM
$2,500	Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM

What the filing says about applying

If this differs from its website, go by the website.

Instructions: 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 WASHINGTON D.C. AREA IN RECOGNITION OF SIGNIFICANT AND CONTINUING INFLUENCE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA AND NEIGHBORING REGION.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731256122

13 Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation

Tulsa, OK · $681,500 in grants, $8,796,464 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gave $15,000 to Meals on Wheels in Tulsa for program services and has no deadlines.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Letter needs specific need, board list and 501(c)(3) proof.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$15,000

Meals on Wheels, Tulsa

PROGRAM SERVICES

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731590898

14 Ketchum Charitable Foundation

Tulsa, OK · $2,595,000 in grants, $54,298,062 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gave $200,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, mostly for a backpack program for kids.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Watch out: Giving appears focused on universities and Tulsa groups.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$200,000

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa

60% BACKPACK PROGRAM, 40% ELDERLY PROGRAMS

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 262189909

15 ONEOK Foundation

Tulsa, OK · $3,695,728 in grants, $28,316,416 in assets · filing for the year ending 2024-12-31

It gave $15,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma for its Food for Kids program.

Not confirmed on a website. Its filing's instructions are below, so call or write before you apply.

Recent grants to food and nutrition groups in OK

$25,000	Food on the Move Inc, Tulsa FOOD HOME URBAN FARM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$30,000	Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc, Tulsa DELIVERING HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$15,000	Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc, Tulsa FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM
$2,500	Harvest House Outreach Inc, Tulsa HARVEST HOUSE PROGRAMS

What the filing says about applying

Instructions: 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.
Contact: Your list shows the contact from the filing here.

See this foundation's filings on ProPublica · EIN 731503823