Private foundation · EIN 73-6094952 · Blackwell, Oklahoma

Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust

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: 29 grants paid, $144K total, median $3,206. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$144K
Median grant
$3,206
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 16 of 29 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blackwell Public SchoolsBlackwell, OKschool supplies$22K
Blackwell Youth CenterBlackwell, OKassist over 300 youth in Blackwell through after school activities arts and crafts dances etc.$19K
Northern Oklahoma Youth ServicesPonca City, OKservices for local youth$10K
Associated CharitiesBlackwell, OKAssist families with children in the home with utilities$6,500
Blackwell Wrestling ClubBlackwell, OKWrestling fees and equipment$5,610
Blackwell Middle SchoolBlackwell, OKgrant requests to teachers cheerleaders and classroom equipment$5,550
Blackwell Public LibraryBlackwell, OKChildrens department donation$5,000
Blackwell TourismBlackwell, OKChristmas program for kids$4,000
Pioneer TechPonca City, OKassistance for students to order supplies for classes$3,600
Blackwell High SchoolBlackwell, OKGrants to music dept. drivers ed yearbook purchases wrestling and sports$3,208
City of BlakwellBlackwell, OKutility assistance for families with children$3,206
Blackwell Chamber of CommereceBlackwell, OKChurch camp$3,000
Blackwell Youth CheerBlackwell, OKcheerleading fees and uniforms$2,892
Blackwell Public School FoundationBlackwell, OKdonation to Bell Ringer program for school foundation$1,000
Blackwell Elementary SchoolBlackwell, OKGrant requests to teachers purchase of yearbooks character books for children Top of Oklahoma Museum field trip and equipment$895
Summitt UtilitiesLawton, OKUtility assistance for family with children$120

About this foundation

Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Blackwell, Oklahoma, administered in care of James R Rodgers, tax-exempt since 1943. 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 Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust 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 Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 29 grants, a median of $3,206.

Where does Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust give?

Oklahoma (29 grants), per its latest filing.

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