Deadline: 01-Dec-20
The Kirkpatrick Foundation is seeking applications for its Small and Large grants program.
Kirkpatrick Foundation, founded by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, is a private foundation located in Oklahoma City. Since 1955, the foundation has funded a wide range of endeavors, primarily in the arts, culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation.
Kirkpatrick Foundation distributes approximately $3 million annually in grants and charitable activities, and to date has given more than $67 million. Moving forward, It will continue to strengthen and support the institutions that make Oklahoma City a great place to live and work.
The Foundation has long stood as a community partner and major philanthropic backer of Oklahoma City’s cultural, artistic, and educational institutions.
Its approach to giving is to keep organizational structure simple, to maintain personal involvement with the charities and cultural activities of the community, and to encourage and embrace a large number of charities, rather than supporting only a few.
Grant Categories
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Small Grants ($10,000 OR LESS)
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Large Grants (OVER $10,000)
The average grant awarded is $25,000 across both small and large grant categories.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant proposals are considered from eligible organizations who:
- Qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for at least three years
- Provide services in one of the following funding categories:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Animal Wellbeing
- Historic Preservation
- Environmental Conservation
- Serve Central Oklahoma, primarily the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Oklahoma County and surrounding counties
- Have a working board of directors and demonstrate 100% board member giving.
Ineligible Criteria
- The followig cannot apply for the grant:
- Non-profits that fall under a different subsection of the IRS code
- Individuals
- Lobbying organizations
- Medical and/or health-related causes
- Social service causes
- Athletic programs
- Governmental entities
- Groups utilizing a fiscal sponsor unless previously approved
- Organizations currently funded by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund (excluding endowment matching grants)
For more information, visit https://kirkpatrickfoundation.com/apply-for-a-grant