Foundations that fund organizations in Poteau, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Poteau nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $185K to Poteau organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Poteau around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Poteau
- $185K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in OK
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Poteau organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary L Livermore Foundation | Poteau, OK | 2 | $115K | $58K | Yes | General Purpose |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 4 | $34K | $10K | Preselected only | To provide scholarships to students attending CASC in Salli…; For renovations to the Old Frisco Trail.; To revitalize the downtown Dewey District pocket park. |
| Conklin Family Foundation | Stigler, OK | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | New Flooring |
| The Spidell Foundation | Glenwood Springs, CO | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc | Poteau, OK | 2 | $225 | $112 | Preselected only | Donation to process deer for hunters against hunger (throug…; 2025 tri-county forestry contest |
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 Poteau, Oklahoma?
Mary L Livermore Foundation, Arvest Foundation, Conklin Family Foundation, Oldham Little Church Foundation, The Spidell Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Poteau 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 Poteau. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.