Conklin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conklin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stigler, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,840 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,840
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,500
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $245,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $232,750 | 42 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 40 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $257,840 | 43 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Conklin Family Foundation 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.
What Conklin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 25 | $147,840 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $11,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stigler First Methodist Church | Charitable | $21,500 |
| Umcor | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cjamm | Religious | $15,000 |
| Stigler Public Schools | Educational | $13,340 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center | Educational | $11,500 |
| AT Still University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Star House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 6 33 Recovery | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lukes House | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Crescent City Cafe | Charitable | $7,500 |
| United Methodist Circle of Care | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Kibois Community Action | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Osu School of Technology | Educational | $6,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lydia Patterson Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| OCU School of Law | Educational | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Water 4 | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bella Pregnancy Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| She Brews | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southeast Oklahoma Library System | Educational | $5,000 |
| OSU Foundation for Scholarships | Educational | $5,000 |
| Momentum Campus Ministry | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $3,000 |
| United Campus Ministry | Religious | $3,000 |
| KiBois Domestic Violence Services | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Haskell County Angels | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood Services Org | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rayne Memorial UMC | Religious | $2,000 |
| Univ of Oklahoma | Educational | $2,000 |
| Stigler Community Development Found | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Keelys Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Truman State University | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Conklin Jr
- Florence Conklin
- Kelly Conklin
- Thomas H Conklin III
- Tara Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Conklin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conklin Family Foundation give?
$257,840 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Conklin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Conklin Jr (President), Florence Conklin (Secretary), Kelly Conklin (Director) and Thomas H Conklin III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Conklin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.