Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Oklahoma
433 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Oklahoma, holding $11B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 29 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Charitable Foundationsince 1990 | Tulsa, OK | $12M101 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $14M |
| The Charles and Peggy Stephenson Family Foundationsince 1997 | Tulsa, OK | $9.8M44 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $23M |
| French Family Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Edmond, OK | $7.0M18 grants · 2024 | $4,942 | Preselected only | $28M |
| Oge Energy Foundation Incsince 1959 | Oklahoma City, OK | $4.3M86 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $25M |
| Love Meyer Family Foundationsince 2015 | Oklahoma City, OK | $4.1M102 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $25M |
| Oneok Foundation Incsince 1997 | Tulsa, OK | $3.7M204 grants · 2024 | $4,893 | Yes | $28M |
| McLaughlin Family Foundation Incsince 2004 | Oklahoma City, OK | $3.4M23 grants · 2024 | $90K | Yes | $24M |
| Muncrief Family Foundationsince 2013 | Edmond, OK | $2.8M13 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundationsince 1996 | Tulsa, OK | $2.5M148 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Flint Family Foundationsince 2009 | Tulsa, OK | $1.9M29 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $29M |
| Common Bond Foundationsince 2013 | Jenks, OK | $1.9M12 grants · 2025 | $163K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Cresap Family Foundationsince 2013 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.9M85 grants · 2025 | $14K | Yes | $18M |
| The Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundationsince 1969 | Tulsa, OK | $1.8M68 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $25M |
| Stuart Family Foundationsince 1971 | Tulsa, OK | $1.8M35 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $19M |
| Coffee Foundation Incsince 2012 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.6M42 grants · 2025 | $6,250 | Preselected only | $9.9M |
| J Lyndall McCrory Robert Fulton McCrory & Montie Ray McCrory Fdnsince 1995 | Ardmore, OK | $1.5M53 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $24M |
| Yot Full Circle Foundationsince 2009 | Tulsa, OK | $1.5M69 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $29M |
| Lou and Connie Miller Charitable Foundationsince 2003 | Tulsa, OK | $1.3M17 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $19M |
| Thanks Oklahoma Foundationsince 1987 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.3M8 grants · 2025 | $68K | Preselected only | $15M |
| William S & Ann Atherton Foundationsince 1998 | Tulsa, OK | $1.3M21 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $15M |
| Puterbaugh Foundationsince 1952 | McAlester, OK | $1.2M22 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $12M |
| Robinson Foundationsince 1977 | Tulsa, OK | $1.2M24 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Ed Darby Foundation Incsince 2014 | Tulsa, OK | $1.1M46 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $15M |
| Hume Family Foundationsince 2023 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.1M14 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Incsince 1999 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.0M12 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Fulton and Susie Collins Foundationsince 1986 | Tulsa, OK | $987K42 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $18M |
| Crawley Family Foundationsince 1996 | Oklahoma City, OK | $954K54 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Cadieux Phillips Seminary Maintenance Trustsince 2017 | Tulsa, OK | $936K1 grants · 2024 | $936K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Genave K Rogers Charitable Trsince 2012 | Mounds, OK | $910K21 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Richard and Beth Sackler Foundation Incsince 1998 | Oklahoma City, OK | $870K11 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $18M |
| David E & Cassie L Temple Foundationsince 1994 | Tulsa, OK | $857K39 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $19M |
| Arnall Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | Oklahoma City, OK | $832K6 grants · 2024 | $8,896 | Yes | $28M |
| Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundationsince 2008 | Bartlesville, OK | $818K17 grants · 2025 | $46K | Yes | $13M |
| Community Foundation of Ardmore Incsince 2004 | Ardmore, OK | $807K31 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $16M |
| Charles Morton Share Trustsince 1961 | Oklahoma City, OK | $776K9 grants · 2024 | $60K | Yes | $24M |
| Edward D & Janet K Robson Foundationsince 2000 | Broken Arrow, OK | $760K7 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $14M |
| Ron and Carole Woods Foundationsince 2019 | Porter, OK | $690K28 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Nellie Dobson Trsince 1972 | Tulsa, OK | $674K2 grants · 2024 | $337K | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| Robert and Jean Schuetz Foundationsince 2022 | Tulsa, OK | $669K4 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Potts Family Foundationsince 2000 | Oklahoma City, OK | $628K25 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $9.7M |
| Mary K Oxley Foundationsince 2009 | Tulsa, OK | $614K47 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Harris Foundation Incorporatedsince 1940 | Oklahoma City, OK | $556K74 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $17M |
| Commonwealth Foundationsince 1995 | Tulsa, OK | $553K17 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $11M |
| M D Jirous and Barbara Jirous Foundation Incsince 1996 | Oklahoma City, OK | $552K97 grants · 2024 | $1,500 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Arnell Charitable Trsince 2023 | Tulsa, OK | $538K1 grants · 2025 | $538K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundationsince 1983 | Tulsa, OK | $534K39 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $9.6M |
| Mano Foundationsince 2022 | Tulsa, OK | $529K30 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Mary and James Harrison Foundationsince 2011 | Oklahoma City, OK | $521K16 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Wegener Foundation Incsince 1959 | Oklahoma City, OK | $516K41 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Charles W Harris Foundationsince 2010 | Tulsa, OK | $512K30 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Wisdom Family Foundation Incsince 2010 | Alva, OK | $507K5 grants · 2025 | $76K | Yes | $16M |
| Merrick Foundationsince 1967 | Oklahoma City, OK | $474K37 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $13M |
| Hudiburg Family Foundation Incsince 2019 | Oklahoma City, OK | $400K9 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Kimrey Family Foundationsince 2022 | Bartlesville, OK | $399K9 grants · 2025 | $31K | Yes | $13M |
| Tom and Judy Love Foundationsince 2014 | Oklahoma City, OK | $252K16 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $23M |
| The Kerr Foundation Incsince 1986 | Oklahoma City, OK | $207K65 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $22M |
| Butterfly Kisses Charitable Foundationsince 2022 | Edmond, OK | $157K2 grants · 2024 | $79K | Yes | $10M |
| The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Incsince 1986 | Poteau, OK | $23K24 grants · 2025 | $244 | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Evalee Schwarz Charitable Tr for Educationsince 1999 | Tulsa, OK | — | — | Yes | $23M |
| Allen Family Charitable Foundationsince 2006 | Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | Not stated | $21M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Oklahoma
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Oklahoma Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateOklahoma Arts Council | Oklahoma Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Oklahoma Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateOklahoma Humanities | Oklahoma Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Oklahoma?
Our directory lists 433 private grantmaking foundations in Oklahoma with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $11B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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