Deadline: 1-Jun-22
The Sarkeys Foundation is currently inviting proposals from qualified charitable institutions to support the activities of public charities through direct grants and educational opportunities.
Areas
Major areas of support by the Sarkeys Foundation include:
- Education;
- Social service and human service needs;
- Cultural and humanitarian programs of State significance.
Needs
Needs normally outside the range of support by the Sarkeys Foundation:
- Local programs appropriately financed within the community;
- Direct mail solicitations and annual campaigns;
- Out of state institutions;
- Hospitals;
- Purchase of vehicles;
- Grants to individuals;
- Responsibility for permanent financing of a program;
- Programs whose ultimate intent is to be profit making;
- Start-up funding for new organizations;
- Feasibility studies;
- Grants which trigger expenditure responsibility by Sarkeys Foundation;
- Direct support to government agencies;
- Individual public or private elementary or secondary schools, unless they are serving the needs of a special population which are not being met elsewhere; and
- Religious institutions and their subsidiaries.
The Foundation will fund many types of programs in social or humanitarian services, arts and cultural endeavors, education, scientific research and animal welfare. Sarkeys provides funding only to 501(c)(3) type organizations.
How does Sarkeys Foundation support nonprofits?
They offer educational and training opportunities for professional staff development, board members and other volunteers. In the Spring of even number years Sarkeys presents the Oklahoma Institute for Nonprofit Leaders and in the Fall of odd number years, the Southwest Regional Leadership Forum. Other support is provided by:
- The Sarkeys Meeting Room, available for use free of charge during regular work hours
- A Resource Library located in the building adjacent to the Conference Center
- A Resource Center for creating and printing signs, posters or other materials
Eligibility Criteria
- Most organizations classified by the IRS as being a 501(c)(3) that is not a private foundation headquartered and offering services in Oklahoma may apply.
- Preference is given to organizations that have been in operation at least three years.
For more information, visit https://www.sarkeys.org/grant_guidelines