Charles Morton Share Trust
Accepts applications
Charles Morton Share Trust is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $775,924 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$775,924
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$48.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 7 | $37.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 15 | $40.1 million |
| 2024 | $775,924 | 9 | $48.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Carson Argent Trust Oklahoma 621 N Robinson Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 848-8899 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | No specific form of application is required. |
What Charles Morton Share Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 9 | $775,924 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alva Arena Authority | Funding of the arena project | $250,000 |
| City of Alva | Construction of new public swimming pool | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Upgrades to rodeo facility | $75,000 |
| Alva Board of Education | Scholarships | $72,824 |
| Service Unit 629 Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma | Renovation of girl scout hut 201 | $60,000 |
| NW Foundationheartland Best | Event costs and new controller system | $36,000 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Reimbursement for homecoming festival | $12,100 |
| Northwest Technology Center Foundation | Business development incentive for launch local business model competition | $10,000 |
| Waynoka Historical Society | Surveilance camera set-up | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Holder
- Janet Cunningham
- Johnny Jones
- Argent Trust Oklahoma
- Darrell Kline
Questions people ask
Does Charles Morton Share Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific form of application is required..
How much does Charles Morton Share Trust give?
$775,924 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Charles Morton Share Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd Holder (Trustee), Janet Cunningham (Trustee), Johnny Jones (Trustee) and Argent Trust Oklahoma (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Morton Share Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.