Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc
Historical FunderArdmore, Oklahoma · EIN 20-0514419 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$807K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$20.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY KATE WILSON PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2597, ARDMORE OK 73402 |
| Phone | 5802233883 |
| MARYKATEWILSON@SOMFARDMORE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT |
| Deadlines | FEB. 1, MAY 1, AUG. 1, AND NOV. 1 |
| Restrictions | CERTAIN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY GOVERNMENT UNITS IN CARTER COUNTY OKLAHOMA AND ADJACENT COUNTIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Murphy Coliseum Trust Authority | Ardmore, OK | Roof replacement project | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Ardmore Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Repairs and maintenance | $80,000 |
| Food & Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | 2026 operating support | $50,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service Inc | Ardmore, OK | Ford F150 response vehicle | $47,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Durant | Durant, OK | Carter county units support 2026 | $40,000 |
| Carter County Casa Inc | Ardmore, OK | 2026 operating support | $35,000 |
| H F V Wilson Community Center | Ardmore, OK | Summer camp, transportation 2025 | $35,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Adolescent Resource Inc | Ardmore, OK | Operating support fye 9/30/2026 | $35,000 |
| Sara's Project | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2026 | $31,000 |
| Outcasts Under Transformation Inc | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2025 | $30,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System Inc | Ardmore, OK | Pocket park literacy initiative | $28,000 |
| A Plus Reading Inc | Ardmore, OK | Therapist salaries fye 7/31/26 | $25,000 |
| East Ardmore Revitalization Inc | Ardmore, OK | 2026 operating support | $25,000 |
| Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2025 | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Ardmore area emergency rent, utility assistance | $20,000 |
| Cities in Schools Inc | Lone Grove, OK | 2025 operating support | $20,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Community Arts | Ardmore, OK | Texoma marching arts, leadership academy 2025 | $20,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program | Ada, OK | Sonp nutrition sites equipment, delivery containers | $15,357 |
| Ardmore Day Nursery Inc | Ardmore, OK | Operating support fye april 30, 2026 | $15,000 |
| Ardmore Family Literacy Inc | Ardmore, OK | 2025 operating support | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 12 months ending june 30, 2026 | $15,000 |
| Goddard Youth Foundation | Sulphur, OK | Camp hvac units, compressors | $15,000 |
| Joyce House Inc | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2026 | $15,000 |
| Naomi House Inc | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2026 | $15,000 |
| Ardmore Parks & Recreation Dept | Ardmore, OK | 2025 central park christmas lighting | $14,502 |
| Ardmore Parks & Recreation Dept | Ardmore, OK | 2025 waterpark scholarships, swim lessons | $14,000 |
| Broadway House Inc | Ardmore, OK | 2025 operating support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Council on Economic Education | Edmond, OK | Ardmore mee competition 2025 | $7,500 |
| Food for Pets Inc | Ardmore, OK | Spay/Neuter services 2026 | $5,000 |
| Velma Community Outreach Center | Velma, OK | Operating support 2026 | $2,500 |
| H F V Wilson Community Center | Ardmore, OK | Operating support 2026 | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| H F V Wilson Community Center | Ardmore, OK | Facilities expansion, renovation | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $806,859 | 32 |
| 2024 | $685,115 | 35 |
| 2023 | $652,827 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601759349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0514419
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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