Private foundation · EIN 73-6095854 · Lawton, Oklahoma

Laura Fields Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oklahoma. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $83K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma. Stated restrictions: See Attachment

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$83K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Letter requesting application forms Contact: Sheila Fountain, Po Box 2394, Lawton, Ok, 5802508441 Deadlines: None Restrictions: See Attachment

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $83K; Part I reports $101K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cameron UniversityLawton, OKVal/SalScholarships$19K
C Carter Crane ShelterLawton, OKGeneral Operations$10K
Lawton Public SchoolsLawton, OKTeacher Incentives$8,950
Lawton Public LibraryLawton, OKGeneral Operations$7,500
Boy Scouts-LawtonLawton, OKGeneral Operations$7,000
Cache Public SchoolsCache, OKGeneral Operations$6,000
Cameron UniversityLawton, OKEducation Dept$5,031
Great Plains TechLawton, OKAnnual Pledge$5,000
Splash Youth ProgramLawton, OKGeneral operations$5,000
Wichita Mountain Prevention NetworkLawton, OKGeneral Operations$3,900
Center for Creative LivingLawton, OKGeneral Operations$3,000
United WayLawton, OKGeneral Operations$3,000
Student Loan ProgramSw Ok, OKStudent Loans
Sucess By SixLawton, OKGeneral Operations
Phillips Theological SeminaryTulsa, OKClassroom Addition
Wanda L Bass School of Music OcuOklahoma City, OKGeneral Operations

About this foundation

Laura Fields Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lawton, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 1954. 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 Laura Fields Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter requesting application forms Deadlines: None.

How much does Laura Fields Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $83K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Laura Fields Trust give?

Oklahoma (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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