Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Don & Florence Sharp Char 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 Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 4 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Infant Services | For services to infants | $50,000 |
| Neighbor for Neighbor Inc | To promote survival for people who need basic services to survive | $50,000 |
| Lindsey House | For long-term shelter & supportive services to women caring for children | $25,000 |
| The Spring | For long-term shelter & supportive services to women caring for children | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Trust Company of Oklahoma
Questions people ask
Does Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The Trust Company of Oklahoma (Trustee).
What does Don & Florence Sharp Char Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and youth programs.