Foundations that fund organizations in Elk City, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elk City nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $9,377 to Elk City organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elk City around $1,026. 3 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elk City
- $9,377
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,026
- Based in OK
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elk City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Benevolence Funding: Meeting Urgent Needs In Our Community |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $1,200 | $600 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative; Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines |
| The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides | Sayre, OK | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Charitable |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,026 | $1,026 | Yes | Printing for stem |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $951 | $951 | Yes | United Way Match |
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 Elk City, Oklahoma?
American Electric Power Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation, The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides, Oneok Foundation Inc, One Gas Foundation Inc reported grants to Elk City 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 Elk City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.