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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in Oklahoma: 59 foundations, $3.5 million in grants

59 private foundations paid 154 grants totaling $3,515,243 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in Oklahoma, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc, with $660,500 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
Oklahoma
Foundations
59
Grants
154
Total granted
$3,515,243

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in Oklahoma

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK2$660,500$660,000Oklahoma City Economic Development FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$650,000$650,000Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncIncreasing the financial health of low-income familiesapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$380,790$250,000Northeast Okc Renaissance IncIn support of underserved small business expansionapps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$250,000$250,000Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncEconomic opportunity - nationalapps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR8$165,000$50,000Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation IncTo help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible quality of life for OKC.apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI1$160,000$160,000Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncProject support grant for asset building efforts across the countryapps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma City, OK6$116,768$100,000Oklahoma Center for NonprofitsCapital campaign ($1,000,000), general operating ($195,000), premium recognition visions ($30,000) and one awards ($75,000), arpa technical assistance ($50,000)apps.irs.gov
Coretz Family FoundationTulsa, OK2$110,000$100,000Black Wall Street Business CenterGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Joseph's StorehouseTulsa, OK1$100,000$100,000One Hope TulsaCommunity and economic developmentapps.irs.gov
The Keith R and Robin A Gray Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$100,000$100,000Ardmore Main Street AuthorityOne time contributionapps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationTulsa, OK5$80,590$25,000Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Zarrow Families FoundationTulsa, OK1$75,000$75,000Tri-City Collective IncFocus: black oklahoma operating supportapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE5$74,000$50,000Fista FoundationSTEMspire Innovationapps.irs.gov
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation IncArdmore, OK2$68,703$43,703Ardmore Main Street AuthorityReplace hvac units santa fe depotapps.irs.gov
Eddie Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$50,000$50,000Oklahoma City Economic Development FoundationAssist donee in general charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
McCrory FoundationArdmore, OK2$48,110$38,110East Ardmore RevitalizationGeneral operations & ehap program supportapps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$45,000$25,000PossibilitiesGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncTulsa, OK2$43,000$40,000Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncCapital/equipmentapps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationOklahoma City, OK4$40,360$19,000Possibilities IncEducation outreachapps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation IncTulsa, OK2$27,500$25,00036 Degrees NorthTulsa's Icons & Innovatorsapps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Ardmore IncArdmore, OK1$25,000$25,000East Ardmore Revitalization Inc2026 operating supportapps.irs.gov
Doak Finch FoundationDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000Chamber of Commerce FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationWichita Falls, TX1$20,000$20,000Operation Care Ministries of Tillman County LLCProgram Support 2025-2026apps.irs.gov
FW Murphy Family FoundationWilmington, DE2$18,300$9,30036 Degrees North CoTulsa Icons and Innovators fundapps.irs.gov
Jearl Smart Foundation IncWewoka, OK1$15,000$15,000Center for Community TransformationCharitableapps.irs.gov
John W Marshall and Jerry E Marshall FoundationTulsa, OK1$15,000$15,000Route 66 AllianceGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
National School Choice Awareness Foundation IncAventura, FL1$12,425$12,425Scissortail Community Development CorporationSupport education awareness eventsapps.irs.gov
Cresap Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$12,000$12,000Friends of Cleora IncPromote the town of cleora, unrestricted and general operations.apps.irs.gov
Philip E Landers Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$12,000$12,000Okemah Main StreetDowntown beautificationapps.irs.gov
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens FoundationTulsa, OK1$10,000$10,000Speaks 4 You IncSupport servicesapps.irs.gov
Mervin Bovaird FoundationTulsa, OK1$10,000$10,000Route 66 AllianceGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust FoundationWichita, KS1$10,000$10,000Main Street GuymonOperations expenseapps.irs.gov
Stanton L Young Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$10,000$10,000Oklahoma Center for NonprofitsCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationArdmore, OK1$10,000$10,000East Ardmore Revitalization IncEastside overgrown vegetation projectapps.irs.gov
The Lre FoundationDallas, TX1$7,500$7,500Pryor Main Street IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Margaret Vivian Bilby FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$6,000$5,000Crossover Preparatory AcademyGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Gelvin FoundationEufaula, OK2$6,000$4,500Junior League of Tulsa3 year copier lease and suppliesapps.irs.gov
Tuw Alfred L Leonhardt Trust BPennington, NJ1$5,829$5,829Rotary Club 29 FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Ardmore Institute of HealthArdmore, OK1$5,000$5,000East Ardmore Revitalization IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Lobeck Taylor Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$5,000$5,000I2eGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Laverack Family FoundationOld Greenwich, CT1$5,000$5,000Khaliq Melle Sanda FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Townsend FoundationGrove, OK1$5,000$5,000Friends of Cleora IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA59$3,486$410Techlahoma FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic FoundationEnid, OK2$3,100$2,100Main Street EnidCommunity sponsorapps.irs.gov
McMahon FoundationLawton, OK1$3,000$3,000Fista FoundationMayor's economicapps.irs.gov
Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$2,660$2,660Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncVisions 2024apps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$2,500$2,500Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives IncDean mcgee awardsapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ3$2,500$1,000True Vine Outreach Neighbors IncOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Aaron & Gertrude Karchmer Memorial FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$1,800$1,800Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives IncSupport of general operation of organizationapps.irs.gov
Saied Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$1,500$1,500Rotary Club of Tulsa FoundationGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Battison FoundationNorman, OK1$1,200$1,200Connors Development FoundationSupport connors collegeapps.irs.gov
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk Charitable TrustTulsa, OK1$1,000$1,000One Hope Tulsa IncCharitable; provide community services & resources for in-need children.apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Sallisaw Main Street IncCommunity improvement, capacity buildingapps.irs.gov
Poe Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$500$500Junior League of TulsaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Tom and Brenda McDaniel Charitable FoundOklahoma City, OK1$500$500Rotary Club 29 FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Patterson Family FoundationWewoka, OK1$210$210Wewoka Chamber of Business & IndustryAcademic jacketsapps.irs.gov
The Reuel and Oteka Little Family Foundation (formerly Jack Little FDN)Madill, OK1$200$200Oklahoma Center for NonprofitsDonationapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$112$112Rural Gone Urban Foundation IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100$100Neighbors in Need FoundationFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City Economic Development FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$660,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationOklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncOklahoma City, OKIncreasing the financial health of low-income families$650,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNortheast Okc Renaissance IncOklahoma City, OKIn support of underserved small business expansion$250,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationOklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncOklahoma City, OKEconomic opportunity - national$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationOklahoma Native Assets Coalition IncOklahoma City, OKProject support grant for asset building efforts across the country$160,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNortheast Okc Renaissance IncOklahoma City, OKIn support of underserved small business expansion$130,790apps.irs.gov
The Keith R and Robin A Gray Foundation IncArdmore Main Street AuthorityArdmore, OKOne time contribution$100,000apps.irs.gov
Coretz Family FoundationBlack Wall Street Business CenterTulsa, OKGeneral operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKCapital campaign ($1,000,000), general operating ($195,000), premium recognition visions ($30,000) and one awards ($75,000), arpa technical assistance ($50,000)$100,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph's StorehouseOne Hope TulsaTulsa, OKCommunity and economic development$100,000apps.irs.gov
Zarrow Families FoundationTri-City Collective IncTulsa, OKFocus: black oklahoma operating support$75,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationFista FoundationLawton, OKSTEMspire Innovation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Eddie Foundation IncOklahoma City Economic Development FoundationOklahoma City, OKAssist donee in general charitable activities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationOklahoma City Economic Development Foundation IncOklahoma City, OKTo help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible quality of life for OKC.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation IncArdmore Main Street AuthorityArdmore, OKReplace hvac units santa fe depot$43,703apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKTo equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards.$42,500apps.irs.gov
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKCapital/equipment$40,000apps.irs.gov
McCrory FoundationEast Ardmore RevitalizationArdmore, OKGeneral operations & ehap program support$38,110apps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation Inc36 Degrees NorthTulsa, OKTulsa's Icons & Innovators$25,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Ardmore IncEast Ardmore Revitalization IncArdmore, OK2026 operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation IncEast Ardmore Revitalization IncArdmore, OK2025 operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationPossibilitiesOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationRoute 66 Alliance IncTulsa, OKTo assist in Route 66 Road Fest that will preserve, promote, and enhance historic Route 66-past, present, and future.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationShawnee Community FoundationShawnee, OKFor Shawnee Public Schools, and their new turf on their football field.$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OK2024 oklahoma nonprofit excellence awards (one awards)$24,660apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OK2024 visions awards$24,320apps.irs.gov
Doak Finch FoundationChamber of Commerce FoundationArdmore, OKUnrestricted general$20,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationI2eOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationOperation Care Ministries of Tillman County LLCFrederick, OKProgram Support 2025-2026$20,000apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationPossibilities IncOklahoma City, OKEducation outreach$19,000apps.irs.gov
Jearl Smart Foundation IncCenter for Community TransformationWewoka, OKCharitable$15,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationPossibilitiesOklahoma City, OKPower of possibilities fundraising luncheon 12-5-24$15,000apps.irs.gov
John W Marshall and Jerry E Marshall FoundationRoute 66 AllianceTulsa, OKGeneral operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
National School Choice Awareness Foundation IncScissortail Community Development CorporationOklahoma City, OKSupport education awareness events$12,425apps.irs.gov
Cresap Family FoundationFriends of Cleora IncCleora, OKPromote the town of cleora, unrestricted and general operations.$12,000apps.irs.gov
Philip E Landers Foundation IncOkemah Main StreetOkemah, OKDowntown beautification$12,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationMain Street Duncan IncDuncan, OKChildren's Play Area in the Main Street Duncan Pocket park$10,500apps.irs.gov
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationEast Ardmore Revitalization IncArdmore, OKEastside overgrown vegetation project$10,000apps.irs.gov
Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust FoundationMain Street GuymonGuymon, OKOperations expense$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationOkemah Main Street IncOkemah, OKMain Street Sidewalk and Tree Renovation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Stanton L Young Foundation IncOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKCharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
McCrory FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKCapacity building: day of learning$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mervin Bovaird FoundationRoute 66 AllianceTulsa, OKGeneral Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Coretz Family FoundationSoy Mas IncTulsa, OKGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens FoundationSpeaks 4 You IncTulsa, OKSupport services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationVe AssociationEufaula, OKTo support general operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKEvent sponsorship$9,660apps.irs.gov
FW Murphy Family Foundation36 Degrees North CoTulsa, OKTulsa Icons and Innovators fund$9,300apps.irs.gov
FW Murphy Family Foundation36 Degrees North CoTulsa, OKStagen - Integral Leadership Program (ILP)$9,000apps.irs.gov
The Lre FoundationPryor Main Street IncPryor, OKGeneral support$7,500apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationDowntown Oklahoma City InitiativesOklahoma City, OKEvent sponsorship$6,700apps.irs.gov
Tuw Alfred L Leonhardt Trust BRotary Club 29 FoundationOklahoma City, OKUnrestricted general$5,829apps.irs.gov
Margaret Vivian Bilby FoundationCrossover Preparatory AcademyTulsa, OKGeneral operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ardmore Institute of HealthEast Ardmore Revitalization IncArdmore, OKProgram support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Townsend FoundationFriends of Cleora IncAfton, OKGeneral operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lobeck Taylor Family FoundationI2eOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationI2e IncOklahoma City, OKEvent sponsorship$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Laverack Family FoundationKhaliq Melle Sanda FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationMiami Area Economic Development Service IncMiami, OKTo assist the Housing Our Community Committee to identify and hire a firm to conduct a housing needs analysis for Miami/Ottawa County, OK.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationSoy Mas IncTulsa, OKGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationTrail of Honor Flags IncFort Gibson, OKTo install two miles of flags leading through town to the National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK that will be displayed year-round.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Gelvin FoundationJunior League of TulsaTulsa, OK3 year copier lease and supplies$4,500apps.irs.gov
McMahon FoundationFista FoundationLawton, OKMayor's economic$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncTrail of Honor FlagsFort Gibson, OKOperating$3,000apps.irs.gov
Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKVisions 2024$2,660apps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationDowntown Oklahoma City Initiatives IncOklahoma City, OKDean mcgee awards$2,500apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationIdabel Rotary Foundation IncIdabel, OKSenior Santa/Surprise 25$2,500apps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation IncOne Hope Tulsa IncTulsa, OKLate night: low-barrier safe place for teens$2,500apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationWrap IncTahlequah, OKTo support community events, client events, recovery education, and community education.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic FoundationMain Street EnidEnid, OKCommunity sponsor$2,100apps.irs.gov
Aaron & Gertrude Karchmer Memorial FoundationDowntown Oklahoma City Initiatives IncOklahoma City, OKSupport of general operation of organization$1,800apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationOklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKVisions 2024 additional support$1,610apps.irs.gov
Saied Family FoundationRotary Club of Tulsa FoundationTulsa, OKGeneral operating fund$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Gelvin FoundationTown Hall of Tulsa CorpTulsa, OKSupplies to fostering hope tulsa clinic$1,500apps.irs.gov
Battison FoundationConnors Development FoundationWarner, OKSupport connors college$1,200apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationFriends of the Rook FoundationCheyenne, OKGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic FoundationLeadership Greater EnidEnid, OKSponsorship - golf tournament fundraiser$1,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret Vivian Bilby FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk Charitable TrustOne Hope Tulsa IncTulsa, OKCharitable; provide community services & resources for in-need children.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationTrue Vine Outreach Neighbors IncTulsa, OKOther civic / community$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationCamp Bandage IncBroken Arrow, OKOther civic / community$750apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationTrue Vine Outreach Neighbors IncTulsa, OKOther civic / community$750apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKMatching gift$600apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncConnors Development FoundationWarner, OKGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Poe Family FoundationJunior League of TulsaTulsa, OKGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKDaniel billingsley memorial fund$500apps.irs.gov
Tom and Brenda McDaniel Charitable FoundRotary Club 29 FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSallisaw Main Street IncSallisaw, OKCommunity improvement, capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTechlahoma FoundationTulsa, OKGeneral support$410apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEdmond Womens ClubEdmond, OKGeneral support$350apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKMatching gift$334apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKMatching gift$334apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLuther Community Service Center IncLuther, OKGeneral support$249apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthwest Oklahoma Community Action Group IncAltus, OKGeneral support$235apps.irs.gov
Patterson Family FoundationWewoka Chamber of Business & IndustryWewoka, OKAcademic jackets$210apps.irs.gov
The Reuel and Oteka Little Family Foundation (formerly Jack Little FDN)Oklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OKDonation$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Tulsa IncTulsa, OKGeneral support$196apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPossibilities IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$181apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRural Gone Urban Foundation IncTulsa, OKGeneral exempt purpose$112apps.irs.gov

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