How to apply
Letter of request with description of charitable purpose & tax exempt certification Contact: Stephanie Steelmon Trust Officer, 2200 S Utica Pl Ste 550, Tulsa, Ok, 9182936862, STEPHANIE.STEELMON@MIDFIRST.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Yes, must have a majority vote from trustees.
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
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa OperaTulsa, OK | Performing arts | $275K |
| Tulsa Symphony OrchestraTulsa, OK | Performing arts | $180K |
| The Simon Estes FoundationTulsa, OK | Annual fund | $150K |
| Philbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OK | Annual fund | $50K |
| The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY | Performing arts | $50K |
| Oklahoma Intimidators IncMuskogee, OK | Annual fund | $33K |
| Rock Fire DepartmentSkiatook, OK | Annual fund | $31K |
| Animal Rescue FoundationTulsa, OK | Animal care | $30K |
| Meals on WheelsTulsa, OK | Annual fund | $30K |
| Tulsa SPCATulsa, OK | Animal care | $30K |
| Oklahoma Premier Fastpitch ClubMuskogee, OK | Annual fund | $26K |
| Search Dog FoundationOjai, CA | Animal care | $25K |
| Up With TreesTulsa, OK | Annual fund | $22K |
| Chamber Music TulsaTulsa, OK | Performing arts | $20K |
| Circle Cinema FoundationTulsa, OK | Annual fund | $20K |
| Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue IncTulsa, OK | Animal care | $20K |
| Osage County Historical SocietyPawhuska, OK | Annual fund | $20K |
| Tulsa BalletTulsa, OK | Performing arts | $20K |
| Tulsa Oratorio ChorusTulsa, OK | Performing arts | $20K |
By state: Oklahoma 17 · New York 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Avery Fa Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Etta May Avery, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Avery Fa Tr accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Avery Fa Tr give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 19 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Avery Fa Tr give?
Oklahoma (17 grants), New York (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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