Foundations that fund organizations in Stilwell, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Stilwell nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $210K to Stilwell organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Stilwell around $2,850. 1 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Stilwell
- $210K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,850
- Based in OK
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Stilwell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation | Fort Smith, AR | 7 | $195K | $22K | Preselected only | General support |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 4 | $13K | $2,850 | Preselected only | To serve the community by offering events that promote and…; To purchase a ramp for the pallet jack to enter the trailer…; To purchase new risers for the school. |
| Todd Family Charitable Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Help fund ordinary activities |
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 Stilwell, Oklahoma?
Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation, Arvest Foundation, Todd Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Stilwell 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 Stilwell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.