Private foundation · EIN 73-1513714 · Geary, Oklahoma · Animal welfare

Frank Steele Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oklahoma. The foundation accepts applications (OPEN) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $90K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma. Stated restrictions: Funds distributed are to be used for the benefit and welfare of abandoned and stray pets in the geary and western oklahoma area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$90K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
OPEN
Assets
$1.9M

How to apply

Request should include a request that will promote and assist operate or fund the operations of the animal shelter located in geary and western oklahoma Contact: Gary Burns, 7325 D Keu 281, Geary, Ok, 4058481339 Deadlines: OPEN Restrictions: Funds distributed are to be used for the benefit and welfare of abandoned and stray pets in the geary and western oklahoma area

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pet Food PantryOklahoma City, OKProvides food assistance to pets in need shelters$25K
Wild Care OklahomaNoble, OKWildlife rescue rehabiltation and education$25K
Woof Pet Rescue Society IncWoodward, OKNo kill pet shelter with adoption pet resuce$15K
Saving Pets at RiskStillwater, OKDog rescue and adoption$15K
Watonga Community Cat FoundationWatonga, OKCat rescue and adoption ferral cats$10K

About this foundation

Frank Steele Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Geary, Oklahoma, administered in care of Gary Burns, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Frank Steele Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request should include a request that will promote and assist operate or fund the operations of the animal shelter located in geary and western oklahoma Deadlines: OPEN.

How much does Frank Steele Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 5 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Frank Steele Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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