Mcmahon Foundation
Historical FunderLawton, Oklahoma · EIN 73-0664314 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROL HERRICK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2156, LAWTON OK 73502 |
| Phone | 5803554622 |
| Form and materials | NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS MADE OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Lawton, OK | Cetes engineering program | $540,000 |
| Lawton Public Schools Foundation | Lawton, OK | Remodel 3 hs auditoriums | $540,000 |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton, OK | Training facility buildout | $500,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lawton, OK | Plumbing repairs | $166,804 |
| Teen Court | Lawton, OK | Purchase building | $145,000 |
| Little Chapel of Lawton | Lawton, OK | Match for repairs | $131,120 |
| Cameron University | Lawton, OK | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| United Way of Lawton | Lawton, OK | Annual campaign | $125,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Fista STEM & drone educ/proj | $100,000 |
| Arts for All | Lawton, OK | Annual campaign | $78,660 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Foun | Lawton, OK | Scholarships/Emergency fd | $75,000 |
| Lawton Philharmonic Society | Lawton, OK | Season support | $67,500 |
| Teen Court | Lawton, OK | Curriculum matching | $27,650 |
| Cameron University | Lawton, OK | Endowment of mcarthur president | $26,000 |
| Crossroads Youth & Family | Lawton, OK | Early childhood educ prgm | $25,000 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Foun | Lawton, OK | Endowment of fortney scholar fd | $25,000 |
| Uso Oklahoma | Lawton, OK | Operations | $20,000 |
| Cameron University | Lawton, OK | Cu athletics broadcast equip | $17,500 |
| Wichita Mountains Senior Citizen | Medicine Park, OK | Handicap ramp & flooring | $16,635 |
| Lawton Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 25Th anniversary celebration | $15,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | 2024 ylo | $12,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 ylo | $12,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Oklahoma City, OK | Babymobile program in comanche | $10,000 |
| Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Asso | Duncan, OK | Education assistance | $9,500 |
| Mcmahon Auditorium Authority | Lawton, OK | International festival | $8,500 |
| Institute for Child Advocacy | Oklahoma City, OK | Advocacy boot camp | $5,000 |
| Fista Foundation | Lawton, OK | Mayor's economic | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,826,869 | 27 |
| 2023 | $2,765,108 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533429349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-0664314
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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