How to apply
Narrative Form Contact: Cara Bland, 215 E Choctaw Ave, McAlester, Ok, 9184240998, carabland@gmail.com Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
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
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oklahoma Public Library SMcAlester, OK | Building Renovations | $500K |
| McAlester Public SchoolsMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $201K |
| Shared BlessingsMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $95K |
| Oklahoma National MemorialOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $75K |
| McAlester Regional Health CenterMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $73K |
| Oklahoma Medical Resrch FoundationOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Club of McAlesterMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $50K |
| Oklahoma Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $26K |
| University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OK | Scholarships | $25K |
| Okla State University FoundationStillwater, OK | Scholarships | $25K |
| Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeWilburton, OK | Scholarships | $20K |
| Friends of the McAlester Pub LibrMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $20K |
| McAlester Chamber of CommerceMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $10K |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute Quartz MounOklahoma City, OK | Scholarships | $10K |
| Youth Emergency ShelterMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Okla Education Tv AuthorityOklahoma City, OK | general operations | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid ServicesOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Leadership OklahomaOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Pittsburg County Holiday CommissionMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Historical SocietyOklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,000 |
| McAlester Defense Support AgencyMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $500 |
| Keep McAlester BeautifulMcAlester, OK | General Operations | $500 |
About this foundation
Puterbaugh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McAlester, Oklahoma, administered in care of Steven W Taylor, tax-exempt since 1952. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Puterbaugh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Narrative Form Deadlines: None.
How much does Puterbaugh Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 22 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Puterbaugh Foundation give?
Oklahoma (22 grants), per its latest filing.
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