Foundations that fund organizations in Oaks, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oaks nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $34K to Oaks organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oaks around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oaks
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OK
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oaks organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Gibbs Foundation | Owasso, OK | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Green house on campus |
| Todd Family Charitable Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Help fund ordinary activities |
| Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found for Low Income Women & Children | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Educational support |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | For the scholarship program. |
| The Esther and Carl Merklein Foundation Inc | Phillipsburg, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Lutheran charity grant |
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 Oaks, Oklahoma?
Eddy Gibbs Foundation, Todd Family Charitable Foundation, Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found for Low Income Women & Children, Arvest Foundation, The Esther and Carl Merklein Foundation Inc reported grants to Oaks 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 Oaks. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.