El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Accepts applications
El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.6 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.6 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$318 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.1 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $14.1 million | 155 | $310 million |
| 2024 | $15.6 million | 134 | $318 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Christine Everest Co-Trustee 6305 Waterford Boulevard Suite 350, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 607-6301 |
| What to submit | Proposals to the e.l. And thelma gaylord foundation are initiated through our online grant request system at www.gaylordfoundation.com/application. To be considered, please submit a letter of inquiry by january 15th or july 15th. After review, we will contact you regarding the status of your request. You may be invited to submit an application. If you encounter any difficulty or have a question regarding this process, please contact: debi moore, director of administration (405) 607-6301 dmoore@gaylordfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | January 15th or july 15th |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 127 | $13.8 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $280,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casady School | General purpose | $1.5 million |
| University of Texas MD Anderson | General purpose | $1.3 million |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | General purpose | $520,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | General purpose | $507,500 |
| Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Foundation | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Hope Is Alive | General purpose | $500,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | General purpose | $456,750 |
| Newview Oklahoma Inc | General purpose | $375,000 |
| First Americans Museum | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | General purpose | $272,500 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Special Care | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Uofl Health Foundation | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Palomar Ok City Family Justice Ctr | General purpose | $230,000 |
| The Children's Center | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Keystone Adventure School & Farm | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Dean A McGee Eye Inst Endow Fund | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Harding Fine Arts Academy | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Freedom Center of Okc | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Homeless Alliance | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Cleats for Kids | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Opry Heritage Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Remerge | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Rise Program Inc | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Focus on Home | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Hopehouse Okc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Nexus Equine | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Dragonfly Home | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Allied Arts | General purpose | $54,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society of Okc | General purpose | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christy Gaylord Everest
- Mary Gaylord McClean
- Louise Gaylord Bennett
- Tricia L Everest
Questions people ask
Does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15th or july 15th.
How much does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation give?
$15.6 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christy Gaylord Everest (Co-Trustee), Mary Gaylord McClean (Co-Trustee), Louise Gaylord Bennett (Co-Trustee) and Tricia L Everest (Co-Trustee).
What does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.