Private foundation · EIN 86-2872620 · Muskogee, Oklahoma

William Barry Love Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $165K. 88% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$2.7M
Median grant
$165K
Stays in OK
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Muskogee Public SchoolsMuskogee, OKAfter school and literacy programs$1.1M
Hilldale Public SchoolsMuskogee, OKSummer programs, teacher support, and college programs$794K
Indian Capital Technology Center Foundation IncMuskogee, OKScholarship support$250K
Muskogee County Child Advocacy CenterMuskogee, OKGeneral operations and building repairs$209K
Renaissance Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, INChildren's advocacy and education$120K
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children Inc (CASA)Muskogee, OKGeneral operations$100K
Shriners Hospital for Children (bedouin Shriners)Muskogee, OKMedical transporation and lodging$89K
Muskogee Arts & Science Center IncMuskogee, OKStaffing and development$25K

By state: Oklahoma 7 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

William Barry Love Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Muskogee, Oklahoma, administered in care of James Gulley, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does William Barry Love Foundation Inc 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 William Barry Love Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 8 grants, a median of $165K.

Where does William Barry Love Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (7 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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