Foundations that fund organizations in Lawton, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lawton nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $4.1M to Lawton organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
99 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lawton around $5,000. 15 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lawton
- $4.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 99
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OK
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lawton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMahon Foundation | Lawton, OK | 19 | $2.6M | $75K | Yes | Annual campaign; Scholarships; Cetes engineering program |
| The Priddy Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 10 | $791K | $53K | Yes | Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028; Summer Arts Institute 2025 & 2026; Program Support 2025-2026 |
| Stanley Bruce Davis Foundation Inc | Lawton, OK | 8 | $118K | $5,795 | Yes | Donation in support ofelementary school needs; Donation in support ofministry programs |
| Better Way Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Building the Capacity of CLCPC |
| Laura Fields Trust | Lawton, OK | 12 | $77K | $5,015 | Yes | General Operations; Education Dept; Val/SalScholarships |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 7 | $77K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To assist delivering summer art programs as well as promoti…; To provide funds to assist with facility upgrades to includ…; To provide funding for the athletic programs of schools in… |
| Leslie Powell Trust | Norman, OK | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | Public art gallery |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | STEMspire Innovation |
| Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation | Union City, TN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Harvey House Family Charitable Foundation | Duncan, OK | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable Trust | Forest Hills, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Fulbright-Helvey Foundation | Lawton, OK | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $10K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Williams Family Foundation | Lawton, OK | 1 | $9,250 | $9,250 | Preselected only | Exempt organization purpose |
| Helen Holliday Foundation | Lawton, OK | 1 | $8,630 | $8,630 | Preselected only | Music department |
| Leona M Goetz Disabled Veterans' Trust | Kingman, KS | 6 | $5,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Assistance to disabled veterans |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
| McCrory Foundation | Ardmore, OK | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Listener challenge grant |
| Kenosis Foundation | Taylor, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Leslie Powell Foundation Inc | Lawton, OK | 2 | $4,337 | $2,168 | Yes | Art programing |
| American Warrior Initiative Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $3,572 | $3,572 | Yes | Family grant |
| Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $3,360 | $3,360 | Preselected only | Internship program 2025 |
| Dobson Family Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Fund |
| The Eleanor R Gardner Foundation | Alliance, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Ross Stores Foundation | Dublin, CA | 1 | $1,768 | $1,768 | Yes | Youth program |
| Perkins-Prothro Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Katta Ayirala Foundation | Lawton, OK | 3 | $1,532 | $516 | Preselected only | Promote and support technoogy in health care for better out…; Promote and support technology in health care for better ou…; Support volunteer health clinic care for underserved patien… |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,399 | $1,399 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $1,150 | $575 | Preselected only | 1000; 150 |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,108 | $1,108 | Yes | United Way Match |
| Bears Den Charitable Foundation | Hogansburg, NY | 1 | $1,034 | $1,034 | Yes | Comanche food drive |
| Cohen Veterans Network Inc | Stamford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Food bank |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Cordelia Lunceford Beatty Trust | Blackwell, OK | 1 | $120 | $120 | Preselected only | Utility assistance for family with children |
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 Lawton, Oklahoma?
McMahon Foundation, The Priddy Foundation, Stanley Bruce Davis Foundation Inc, Better Way Foundation, Laura Fields Trust and 30 others reported grants to Lawton 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 Lawton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.