Foundations that fund organizations in Wister, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wister nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $52K to Wister organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wister around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wister
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in OK
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wister organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clow Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Restricted |
| Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Cahouet Family Foundation C/O Bny Mellon Wealth Management | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | For benefit of the community |
| The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc | Poteau, OK | 2 | $350 | $175 | Preselected only | Donation to non-profit organization; Arkansas-oklahoma farm tour |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Various |
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 Wister, Oklahoma?
Clow Family Foundation, Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family Foundation, Cahouet Family Foundation C/O Bny Mellon Wealth Management, The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc, Csx Foundation Inc reported grants to Wister 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 Wister. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.