Joseph W Craft III Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1514539 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $317,800.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msu Foundation | Morehead, KY | Charitable | $1,320,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Hazard, KY | Charitable | $925,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $702,861 |
| Housing Development Alliance | Hazard, KY | Charitable | $317,800 |
| Friends of American Song Archives I | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Salvation Army of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Church Studio Music Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $64,000 |
| Kentucky Chamber Foundation | Frankfort, KY | Charitable | $60,500 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Knott County Youth Foundation | Hindman, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Empowerment Academy Inc | Owensboro, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The World Values Network | Suffern, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary | Beckley, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($2,133,595). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,238,756 | 20 |
| 2023 | $6,826,078 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349101245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1514539
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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