The McCorkle Foundation
Historical FunderGrove, Oklahoma · EIN 47-2704829 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $10,884.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Frank A McCorkle |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 452117, Grove OK 74345 |
| Phone | 7134822991 |
| famccorkle.mfh@outlook.com | |
| Form and materials | THE MCCORKLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. NAME, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, ADDRESS, SEX, HOME PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, ARE YOU A US CITIZEN, US NATIONAL OR LEGAL RESIDENT, CURRENT SCHOOL AND LOCATION, CURRENT GPA, CURRENT MAJOR, ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, AMOUNT SAVED FOR COLLEGE, WRITE A 350 TO 500 WORD ESSAY THAT DESCRIBES THE APPLICANT'S EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, AND WHY THEY NEED THE SCHOLARSHIP. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (ONE MUST BE FROM A CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OR UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, BUT NEITHER CAN BE FROM A RELATIVE), AND A COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT (AND COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, IF APPLICABLE), AND any standardized test scores related to the plannededucational pursuits (EG ACT, SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT). |
| Deadlines | Fall Semester: June 15, Spring Semester: October 15 |
| Restrictions | The applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and must take at least 12 hours to maintain their scholarship. |
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
37% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake Christian Academy | Vinita, OK | Funds were provided to support thier charitable programs | $160,000 |
| Delaware County Children's Special | Jay, OK | Funds were provided to help further their Charitable Programs to provide services for the prevention of child abuse. | $22,100 |
| Entrust Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Funds were provided to help further their Charitable Programs to provide church leader training. | $10,884 |
| Grove Food Pantry | Grove, OK | Funds were provided to support thier charitable programs to support the needy. | $5,000 |
| Grove Rotary Foundation Inc | Grove, OK | Funds were provided to support thier charitable programs | $2,300 |
| Grove Citizen's Police Academy Alum | Grove, OK | Funds were provided to support thier charitable programs | $1,270 |
| Association of Baptists for World E | Harrisburg, PA | Funds were provided to support the global mission to spread the gospel. | $1,200 |
| Mission Dignity | Dallas, TX | Funds were provided to support retired pastors | $1,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($444,710). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648,464 | 23 |
| 2024 | $489,364 | 22 |
| 2023 | $498,984 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101692
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2704829
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.