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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncrief Family Foundation | Edmond, OK | $2.56M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lyon Foundation Largest grant: Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OK | $2.48M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sam Viersen Family Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | $2.47M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Public Welfare Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Washington, DC | $2.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zink Family Foundation Largest grant: Oklahoma State University | Broken Arrow, OK | $2.31M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Massey Family Foundation Largest grant: Victory Life Church | Durant, OK | $2.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| McCasland Foundation Inc | Duncan, OK | $2.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| American Fidelity Foundation Largest grant: North OKC Soccer Club Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $2.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Horizon Foundation Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Plano, TX | $2.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Good Start Foundation Largest grant: Pathways Adult Learning Center | Plano, TX | $2.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Osu Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $1.99M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Oneok Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gilcrease Museum Management Trust | Tulsa, OK | $1.95M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Flint Family Foundation Largest grant: Holland Hall | Tulsa, OK | $1.94M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Common Bond Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Charities of Tulsa | Jenks, OK | $1.93M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation Largest grant: Bethany Children's Health Center | Tulsa, OK | $1.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mervin Bovaird Foundation Largest grant: Philbrook Museum of Art Inc | Tulsa, OK | $1.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation Largest grant: YWCA Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $1.78M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc Largest grant: Best Friends Animal Society | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.76M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stuart Family Foundation Largest grant: The University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | $1.73M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Tulsa, OK | $1.65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Harold Hamm Foundation Largest grant: Ou Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.64M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arvest Foundation Largest grant: Little Rock Chamber Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $1.64M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Priddy Foundation Largest grant: Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | $1.63M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| One Gas Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | $1.62M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Scaramucci Foundation Largest grant: Ssm Health St Anthony Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Largest grant: Girl Scouts Western OK | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tom L Ward Family Foundation Largest grant: Skyline Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.54M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mccrory Foundation Largest grant: Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service | Ardmore, OK | $1.53M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Freedom Together Foundation Largest grant: Blue Meridian Partners Inc | New York, NY | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $1.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Amparo Foundation Largest grant: Pathways Adult Learning Center Inc | Plano, TX | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fugitt Foundation Largest grant: Southeastern Ok Library System | Mcalester, OK | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $1.48M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Kenneth Hagin Ministries | Canton, OH | $1.44M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Coffee Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jets USA | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.42M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tycc Foundation Largest grant: Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lou and Connie Miller Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The University of Oklahoma Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $1.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Thanks Oklahoma Foundation Largest grant: Central Ok Habitat for Humanity | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cresap Family Foundation Largest grant: Regional Food Bank | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Puterbaugh Foundation Largest grant: Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S | Mcalester, OK | $1.2M tax year 2025 | 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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