Foundations that fund organizations in Jay, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jay nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $124K to Jay organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jay around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jay
- $124K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OK
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresap Family Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $39K | $39K | Yes | Adventure academy |
| The Townsend Foundation | Grove, OK | 3 | $33K | $7,400 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The McCorkle Foundation | Grove, OK | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | Funds were provided to help further their Charitable Progra… |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To replace canopy at the elementary school.; For scholarship funding to Jay High School graduating senio…; To help families in need keep their housing and/or find aff… |
| George and Mary Corkle Chrt Fd | Grove, OK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Travel |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Audio and Lighting improvements |
| Lighthouse Foundation | Spring, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Irvine Family Charitable Foundation | Grove, OK | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Food services |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation | Fort Smith, AR | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Jay, Oklahoma?
Cresap Family Foundation, The Townsend Foundation, The McCorkle Foundation, Arvest Foundation, George and Mary Corkle Chrt Fd and 5 others reported grants to Jay 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 Jay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.