Private foundation · EIN 32-6048304 · Clinton, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Davis-Mcelmurry Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $350K total, median $117K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$350K
Median grant
$117K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oklahoma Medical Research FdnOklahoma City, OKMedical research$175K
Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ FdWeatherford, OKEducation$117K
Clinton School FundClinton, OKEducation$58K

About this foundation

Davis-Mcelmurry Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Clinton, Oklahoma, administered in care of C B Graft, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Davis-Mcelmurry Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Davis-Mcelmurry Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $350K across 3 grants, a median of $117K.

Where does Davis-Mcelmurry Charitable Tr give?

Oklahoma (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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