Foundations that fund organizations in Okemah, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Okemah nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $68K to Okemah organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Okemah around $5,587. 2 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Okemah
- $68K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,587
- Based in OK
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Okemah organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip E Landers Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 8 | $53K | $5,587 | Preselected only | Annual holiday food drive; Downtown beautification; Golf tournament corporate sponsorshi |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Main Street Sidewalk and Tree Renovation |
| Bernau Family Foundation Inc | Hardy, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General use |
| Sam Viersen Family Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community 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 Okemah, Oklahoma?
Philip E Landers Foundation Inc, American Electric Power Foundation, Bernau Family Foundation Inc, Sam Viersen Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Okemah 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 Okemah. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.