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Education grants for nonprofits in Oklahoma

876 private foundations reported 2,409 education grants to organizations in Oklahoma on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $253.5M in all. 388 of them are based in Oklahoma.

Foundations876
Grants on record2,409
Total granted$253.5M
Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund education in Oklahoma

20 of the 876: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of education grants to Oklahoma organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

  • Amazonsmile Foundation

    Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 424 Total there $72K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
    • Centennial Elementary PTO Inc, Edmond - General support$4,277
    • Folds of Honor Foundation, Owasso - General support$3,558
    • Heritage Elementary PTO, Edmond - General support$1,371

  • The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation

    Tulsa, OK · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $37.3M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 55 Total there $6.7M Typical grant $23,915 Describes how to apply
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc, Norman - Anne and henry zarrow school of social work$1,500,000
    • Tulsa Library Trust, Tulsa - My library our future capital campaign$1,250,000
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - To establish the anne and henry zarrow endowed leadership chair in the department of psychiatry$1,000,000

  • Inasmuch Foundation

    Oklahoma City, OK · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $22.2M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 24 Total there $8.9M Typical grant $13,000 Describes how to apply
    • Fuel Okc, Oklahoma City - Fuel okc general operating ($4,000,000; 2-year grant)$2,000,000
    • Fuel Okc, Oklahoma City - Fuel okc general operating ($4,000,000; 2-year grant)$2,000,000
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation, Norman - Ou health sciences center proposal: pharmacy ($1.5M), allied health ($1.5M), and neurology ($2M)$2,000,000

  • The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

    Ardmore, OK · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $53.9M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 21 Total there $36.8M Typical grant $23,550 Describes how to apply
    • Noble Research Institute LLC, Ardmore - Operational support$36,500,000
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - Rancher's club: noble ranch portrait$75,000
    • Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City - Physical therapy support fund at oklahoma city university$50,000

  • The Priddy Foundation

    Wichita Falls, TX · latest return: tax year 2025
    Gave $14.2M in 2025
    Education grants in OK 17 Total there $467K Typical grant $34,160 Describes how to apply
    • City of Lawton OK, Lawton - Lawton Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025$70,000
    • City of Duncan OK, Duncan - Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025$60,000
    • City of Duncan OK, Duncan - Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025$60,000

  • Town Branch Foundation

    Bentonville, AR · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 12 Total there $6.4M Typical grant $250,000 Preselected recipients only
    • Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa - to support the 918 Fund, a program focusing on the creation of 15,000 quality school seats in the next 10…$1,440,000
    • Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Inc, Oklahoma City - to support Fuel OKC$1,000,030
    • Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Inc, Oklahoma City - to provide support to launch a statewide Registered Apprenticeship Program$620,500

  • Shell USA Company Foundation

    Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 12 Total there $72K Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc, Norman$24,425
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc, Oklahoma City$16,125
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater$9,805

  • Edward Jones Foundation

    St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 11 Total there $3,065 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
    • Fort Gibson Education Foundation Inc, Fort Gibson - Educational institutions and related activities$500
    • K-Life Ministries, Stillwater - Educational institutions and related activities$500
    • Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship, Oklahoma City - Educational institutions and related activities$500

  • American Electric Power Foundation

    Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 10 Total there $113K Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
    • Oklahoma Future Farmers of America Foundation Inco, Stillwater - PSO Stem After School fund$50,000
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc, Norman - Building Capacity for Early Childhood Mental Health support in a pso community$25,000
    • Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Inc, Oklahoma City - Environmental Excellence Celebration and Litter & recycling education$10,000

  • Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

    New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 10 Total there $17K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,000
    • Edmond Memorial Bulldog Basketball Boosters, Edmond - Matching contribution (general operating support)$3,000
    • Union Schools Education Foundation Inc, Tulsa - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,700

  • Textron Charitable Trust Dtd

    Providence, RI · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $4.2M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 9 Total there $19K Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
    • Southern Nazarene University Foundation, Bethany - Matching gift to education$7,500
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - Matching gift to education$6,020
    • Cookson Hills Christian School, Kansas - Matching gift to education$2,150

  • E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

    Oklahoma City, OK · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $15.6M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 8 Total there $2.9M Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply
    • Casady School, Oklahoma City - General purpose$1,502,000
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc, Norman - General purpose$1,020,500
    • Keystone Adventure School & Farm, Edmond - General purpose$175,000
  • Gave $12.1M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 8 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply
    • Tulsa Library Trust, Tulsa - General operations$1,000,000
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - Veterinary medicine endowment scholarship$250,000
    • Union Schools Education Foundation, Tulsa - General operations$60,000

  • Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

    Austin, TX · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $163.8M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 8 Total there $70K Typical grant $19,573 Describes how to apply
    • Oral Roberts University, Tulsa - Scholarships for J. Castillo ($4,370), S. Gutierrez ($10,490), and M. Nuam ($5,500)$20,360
    • University of Oklahoma-Health Scien, Oklahoma City - Scholarships for K. Nguyen ($7,977) and O. Zepeda ($5,200)$13,177
    • University of Oklahoma, Norman - Scholarships for K. Del Valle ($1,350) and R. Esparza ($6,555)$7,905

  • The Pfizer Foundation Inc

    New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Education grants in OK 7 Total there $1,995 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
    • Pencil Box Inc, Tulsa - Matching gifts$500
    • Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater - Matching gifts$350
    • Pencil Box Inc, Tulsa - Volunteer program$345

  • Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund

    Broomfield, CO · latest return: tax year 2023
    Gave $93.1M in 2023
    Education grants in OK 6 Total there $1.7M Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
    • Santa Fe South Schools Inc, Oklahoma City - Charter school growth$1,500,000
    • Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Inc, Oklahoma City - Charter school capacity-building$60,000
    • Dove Schools Inc, Oklahoma City - Charter school capacity-building$50,000

  • Texas Instruments Foundation

    Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $22.6M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 6 Total there $43K Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
    • Oklahoma Christian University Inc, Oklahoma City - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$32,450
    • University of Oklahoma Foundation, Norman - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$7,900
    • University of Tulsa, Tulsa - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,200

  • The Meinders Foundation

    Oklahoma City, OK · latest return: tax year 2025
    Gave $74.6M in 2025
    Education grants in OK 5 Total there $24.2M Typical grant $250,000 Describes how to apply
    • Okc Community Foundation, Oklahoma City - Oklahoma city university endowment$18,000,000
    • Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City - Operational support$4,081,820
    • Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City - Endowment fund$2,000,000

  • Whirlpool Foundation

    Benton Harbor, MI · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $10.1M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 4 Total there $27K Typical grant $6,000 Describes how to apply

  • The Presser Foundation

    Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $3.8M in 2024
    Education grants in OK 4 Total there $12K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
    • Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee - Undergraduate scholar awards$3,000
    • Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City - Undergraduate scholar awards$3,000
    • Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation Inc, Weatherford - Undergraduate scholar awards$3,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Oklahoma organizations that received education grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

OrganizationFundersGrants total
University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc
Norman
10$6,208,751
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Stillwater
10$2,807,876
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
7$4,151,939
Oklahoma Christian University Inc
Edmond
6$2,036,111
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
6$196,113
Tulsa Library Trust
Tulsa
4$2,421,780
Union Schools Education Foundation Inc
Tulsa
4$63,903
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
4$3,796
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center
Oklahoma City
3$2,217,530
Dove Schools
Oklahoma City
3$1,950,000

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Oklahoma that we classify as education, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 876 foundations, 321 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

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.