Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,407 foundations that gave to recipients in Oklahoma, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in OK | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $333M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The T Boone Pickens Foundation Largest grant: Oklahoma State University Foundation | Flower Mound, TX | $65.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Meinders Foundation Largest grant: Okc Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $63.6M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Largest grant: Noble Research Institute LLC | Ardmore, OK | $41.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Largest grant: YMCA of Greater Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $34.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Presbyterian Health Foundation Largest grant: Grants Paid During the Year | Oklahoma City, OK | $28.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William K Warren Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $22.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Inasmuch Foundation Largest grant: Fuel Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | $20M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Largest grant: Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $13.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc Largest grant: Armand Hammer United World College of the American | Wilmington, DE | $13.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation Irene F Burnstein Co-Trustee Largest grant: Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc Largest grant: John Brown University | Midland, TX | $10.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family Foundation Largest grant: Ou Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $9.65M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Williams Companies Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $9.13M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Helmerich Trust | Tulsa, OK | $8.24M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William S Smith Charitable Trust Largest grant: Humble Sons Bike Company | Tulsa, OK | $7.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Town Branch Foundation Largest grant: The Peel Compton Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $7.14M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hardesty Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | $6.69M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc Largest grant: Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service Inc | Ardmore, OK | $5.97M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation Largest grant: Hospitality House of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $5.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruth Nelson Family Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $5.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| French Family Charitable Foundation | Edmond, OK | $5.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation Largest grant: Museum of the Bible | Franklin, TN | $4.99M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kathleen S Craft Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $4.75M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sarkeys Foundation | Norman, OK | $4.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Waverley Street Foundation Largest grant: Thousand Currents | Palo Alto, CA | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A R and Marylouise Tandy Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $3.99M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helen and Will Webster Foundation Largest grant: University of Oklahoma Foundation | Arcadia, CA | $3.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Largest grant: Masonic Charity Fdn Matching Funds Program | Edmond, OK | $3.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mclaughlin Family Foundation Largest grant: Fields and Futures Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $3.31M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Coretz Family Foundation Largest grant: Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $3.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cohen Veterans Network Inc Largest grant: Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (oceanside Clinic) | Stamford, CT | $3.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wallace and June Blume Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Rick Renner Ministries | Colleyville, TX | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Records Johnston Family Foundation Largest grant: Keystone Adventure School and Farm Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $2.96M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Love Meyer Family Foundation Largest grant: Christo Rey Okc Catholic High School | Oklahoma City, OK | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcmahon Foundation Largest grant: Cameron University | Lawton, OK | $2.83M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Huffman Trust | Honeoye Falls, NY | $2.77M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation Largest grant: Murray State College Foundation | Ardmore, OK | $2.74M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William Barry Love Foundation Inc Largest grant: Muskogee Public Schools | Muskogee, OK | $2.58M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc Largest grant: Legacy Global Programs | Oklahoma City, OK | $2.58M tax year 2024 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
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