Grantmaking public charity · EIN 73-0773715
Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Oklahoma City, OK. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.89M in grants paid across 96 grants, with $93.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mount Saint Mary High School, Saint Eugene Parish - OKC and Rosary Catholic School - OKC.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants to Organizations includes an application from the parish or school. A committee comprised of board members evaluates the completed applications. The selection and award amounts are presented to the board for approval. Grant agreements are required back from the parish and school and grant awards are sent. Grant impact reports are due back within one year. The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. awards college scholarships to qualified Catholic high school seniors from within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. All applicants complete the same online form; the Scholarship Committee determines the scholarship to be awarded to the selected recipients. Scholarships are paid directly to the educational institutions for the benefit of the individual recipient. Guidelines for eligibility and renewals: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a University of Oklahoma medical student. Applicant must be a registered, active member of a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Applicant must show scholastic ability and financial need. Applicant must be enrolling as a full-time student (minimum of 12 enrolled hours per semester). Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A recommendation form will be sent to the applicant's pastor. Annual distributions from endowments are made based on a spending policy approved by the Board of Directors. The Catholic Foundation uses Foundant Grant Life Manager (GLM) and Scholarships Life Ma
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Steward of charitable funds that provide resources to parishes and other ministries.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Mary High School | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $1,136,500 |
| Saint Eugene Parish - OKC | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $634,030 |
| Rosary Catholic School - OKC | Oklahoma City, OK | Annual Distribution | $164,980 |
| Archdiocese of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant, Annual Distribution, Respect Life | $122,147 |
| Saint Eugene Parish - Weatherford | Weatherford, OK | DAF Grant | $118,275 |
| Oklahoma Life Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $100,000 |
| Saint Joseph Parish - Norman | Enid, OK | Annual Distribution | $92,800 |
| Saint Anthony of Padua Parish - Okeene | Okeene, OK | Parish Life | $64,645 |
| Saint John the Baptist - Edmond | Hot Springs, AR | Annual Distribution | $56,540 |
| Sacred Heart School - OKC | Oklahoma City, OK | Education grants | $55,350 |
| Saint Patrick Parish - Anadarko | Anadarko, OK | Parish Facilities | $54,000 |
| Vagabond Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | DAF Grant | $50,000 |
| Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish - Norman | Norman, OK | Parish Life | $49,176 |
| Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine - OKC | Oklahoma City, OK | Annual Distribution | $46,000 |
| Gospel of Life Disciples | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $33,500 |
| Saint Rose of Lima Parish - Perry | Perry, OK | Parish Facilities | $30,000 |
| Saint Gregory the Great - Enid | Shawnee, OK | Parish Life | $25,000 |
| The Academy of Classical Christian Studies | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $25,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic School - Enid | Tonkawa, OK | Annual Distribution | $23,920 |
| Willow Pregnancy Support | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $23,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic Church - Tonkawa | Norman, OK | Annual Distribution | $22,310 |
| Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic School | Oklahoma City, OK | Education grants | $21,370 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | DAF Grant | $20,000 |
| Pontifical North American College | Washington, DC | DAF Grant | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School - El Reno | El Reno, OK | Education grants | $17,820 |
The 25 largest of 96 grants listed on the return. 36 grants to individuals ($88.2K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,886,389 in grants paid (96 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mount Saint Mary High School (OK), $1.14M, Saint Eugene Parish - OKC (OK), $634K, Rosary Catholic School - OKC (OK), $165K, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (OK), $122K and Saint Eugene Parish - Weatherford (OK), $118K.