Foundations that fund organizations in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ardmore nonprofits
39 private foundations gave $48M to Ardmore organizations in their latest filings; 21 of the 39 that say either way accept applications.
291 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ardmore around $6,612. 27 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 39
- Accept applications
- 21
- of 39 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ardmore
- $48M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 291
- Typical median grant
- $6,612
- Based in OK
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ardmore organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 17 | $39M | $30K | Yes | Operational support; General support; Partial funding for reading therapists salaries |
| Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 36 | $3.7M | $27K | Yes | Operating support; Operating support 2025; 2025 operating support |
| Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 21 | $1.8M | $10K | Preselected only | General support; Support for children programs; Support of children programs |
| McCrory Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 46 | $1.4M | $26K | Yes | General operating funds; Operational support; General operating |
| Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc | Ardmore, OK | 24 | $687K | $25K | Yes | Operating support 2026; 2026 operating support; 2025 operating support |
| Charles B Goddard Foundation Trust | Ardmore, OK | 12 | $408K | $23K | Yes | Operating expenses; Operating expense; Building fund |
| The Jones Family Foundation | Saline, MI | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Keith R and Robin a Gray Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 2 | $152K | $76K | Preselected only | One time contribution; 4th of 5 year commitment |
| The Bilby Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 3 | $144K | $50K | Preselected only | General Operations; CapitalCampaign |
| The Merrick Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 5 | $128K | $10K | Yes | Discretionary Grant; Shelter and advocacy program; Goddard Center capital campaign remodel and renovation |
| Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust C/O FIRST National Bank & Trust Com | Ardmore, OK | 1 | $117K | $117K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Kohaw Foundation Inc | Edmond, OK | 12 | $107K | $8,000 | Yes | Operating; Summer band camp; Youth camp scholarships |
| The Daube Family Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 23 | $90K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support; Assistance for the needy; General support for animal's needs |
| The Kelley Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 11 | $80K | $7,000 | Yes | Operating Budget; Fund Campaign Operating Budget; Scholarship fund - $5000 to The Rob Kelley Scholarship and… |
| The Mw Buddy Smith Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 3 | $77K | $8,750 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 23 | $65K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Contributions to the general fund; Contributions to the general fund.; Contributions for the summer reading program |
| James C and Teresa K Day Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 3 | $58K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support; Agriculture education |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General operating support |
| Anna Collins Franklin Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Nursing program; Technology programs |
| The Waters Family Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 8 | $28K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Doak Finch Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Santreece Foundation | Grosse Point, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Aid to families in need |
| Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 | $15K | $6,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose; Unrestricted support |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $13K | $6,612 | Yes | United Way Match; Community Collaboration |
| Ardmore Institute of Health | Ardmore, OK | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support; Program suport; Outreach |
| Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 2 | $11K | $5,614 | Yes | General support |
| The Kerr Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To help renovate and remodel the goddard center facilities. |
| Shelter of His Wings Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 2 | $9,500 | $4,750 | Yes | Local support |
| Grace Foundation | Huntsville, TX | 1 | $5,450 | $5,450 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Allan Neustadt Charitable Trust | Allen, TX | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| William C Chapman Family Foundation Inc | Ardmore, OK | 6 | $3,950 | $550 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Wal-Dot Foundation | Allen, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Alliance Credit Union Foundation | Lubbock, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Neustadt Charitable Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Historical research and education |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 4 | $850 | $150 | Preselected only | Food, agriculture and nutrition; Community improvement; Health - general and rehabilitative |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Friends of the Love County Branch of the Chickasaw Library System | Thackerville, OK | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Summer reading program |
| The Reuel and Oteka Little Family Foundation (formerly Jack Little Fdn) | Madill, OK | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc, Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation, McCrory Foundation, Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc and 34 others reported grants to Ardmore organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Ardmore. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.