The Frank Steele Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGeary, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1513714 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY BURNS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7325 D KEU 281, GEARY OK 73040 |
| Phone | 4058481339 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE A REQUEST THAT WILL PROMOTE AND ASSIST OPERATE OR FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER LOCATED IN GEARY AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA |
| Deadlines | OPEN |
| Restrictions | FUNDS DISTRIBUTED ARE TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF ABANDONED AND STRAY PETS IN THE GEARY AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA AREA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Food Pantry | Oklahoma City, OK | Provides food assistance to pets in need shelters | $25,000 |
| Woof Pet Rescue Society Inc | Woodward, OK | No kill pet shelter with adoption pet resuce | $15,000 |
| Watonga Community Cat Foundation | Watonga, OK | Cat rescue and adoption ferral cats | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1513714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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