The Puterbaugh Foundation
Historical FunderMcalester, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6092193 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Cara Bland |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E Choctaw Ave, Suite 104, McAlester OK 74501 |
| Phone | 9184240998 |
| carabland@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Narrative Form |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S | McAlester, OK | Building Renovations | $500,000 |
| McAlester Public Schools | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $200,952 |
| Shared Blessings | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $95,000 |
| Oklahoma National Memorial | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $75,168 |
| McAlester Regional Health Center | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $72,994 |
| Oklahoma Medical Resrch Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of McAlester | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Heritage Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $26,200 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Norman, OK | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Okla State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton, OK | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Friends of The McAlester Pub Libr | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $20,000 |
| McAlester Chamber of Commerce | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $10,175 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute Quartz Moun | Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Youth Emergency Shelter | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Okla Education TV Authority | Oklahoma City, OK | general operations | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Services | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Pittsburg County Holiday Commission | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Historical Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,000 |
| McAlester Defense Support Agency | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $500 |
| Keep McAlester Beautiful | McAlester, OK | General Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,197,989 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,090,150 | 24 |
| 2023 | $941,234 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640689349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6092193
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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