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Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust

Preselected recipients only Ardmore, Oklahoma · EIN 736280877

Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust is a private foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,784 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $116,784 and the largest $116,784. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $98,236 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$102,9901$1.8 million
2024$98,2361$2.0 million
2025$116,7841$2.1 million

How to apply

Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma1$116,784

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
First Baptist Church
Ardmore, OK
Operating support$116,784

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust give?

$116,784 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $116,784.

Who runs Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists First National Bank Trust Company (Trustee) and Rudy Jack Ellis (Trustee).

What does Clara McGowen Memorial Irrevocable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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