Foundations that fund organizations in Okc, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Okc nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $306K to Okc organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Okc around $1,500. 11 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 Okc
- $306K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in OK
- 92%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Okc organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George Whitefield Society | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $213K | $213K | Preselected only | Benevolent Gift |
| Southwestern Urban Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 16 | $40K | $2,250 | Yes | Education; Victim services; Historical preservation |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | General operating support; National education and advocacy efforts in conjunction with… |
| Smith-Fowler Foundation | Blair, OK | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Assistance |
| Padgett Family Foundation | Yukon, OK | 3 | $7,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Wisdom Family Foundation | Alva, OK | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund |
| John W Marshall and Jerry E Marshall Foundation C/O R Blake Atkins | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Praise Ministry Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educating children |
| Prescott Family Charitable Trust | Sylva, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Bristow Barnyard Farm and Domestic Animal Rescue | Bristow, OK | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Assist with animal care |
| American Medical Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Donation |
| Leslie Powell Foundation Inc | Lawton, OK | 1 | — | Yes | Art programing |
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 Okc, Oklahoma?
The George Whitefield Society, Southwestern Urban Foundation, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Smith-Fowler Foundation, Padgett Family Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Okc 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 Okc. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.