Foundations that fund organizations in Nowata, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nowata nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $573K to Nowata organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
52 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nowata around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nowata
- $573K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 52
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OK
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nowata organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward D & Janet K Robson Foundation | Broken Arrow, OK | 1 | $325K | $325K | Yes | Educational grants |
| The Ae and Juanita Richardson Charitable Foundation | Nowata, OK | 7 | $61K | $10K | Preselected only | Good samaritan fund and crisis center; General purpose; General support |
| The Harold D & Hazel H Hathcoat Charitable Trust | Nowata, OK | 10 | $39K | $4,000 | Yes | Operating; Operatingoperating |
| Glass J Wood Memorial Trust 1700-0001022 | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Support |
| Pearl M & Julia J Harmon Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 24 | $33K | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted Contribution |
| Dexter G Johnson Educational & Benevolent Trust | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Medical expenses |
| Cresap Family Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Backpack program |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support the Smart Moves Prevention Program, Career Launc…; For the Nowata Police Department to purchase police uniform…; To support upgrades to library technology. |
| Warner Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,109 | $3,109 | Preselected only | General |
| Lyon Foundation | Bartlesville, OK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| The Townsend Foundation | Grove, OK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
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 Nowata, Oklahoma?
Edward D & Janet K Robson Foundation, The Ae and Juanita Richardson Charitable Foundation, The Harold D & Hazel H Hathcoat Charitable Trust, Glass J Wood Memorial Trust 1700-0001022, Pearl M & Julia J Harmon Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Nowata 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 Nowata. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.