Fortress Foundation
Accepts applications
Fortress Foundation is a private foundation in Norman, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $96,500 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $96,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elaine Burget 2401 Smoking Oak Rd, Norman, OK 73072 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 232-1650 |
| What to submit | Written form to the above address |
What Fortress Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 6 | $32,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $32,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Alternative Pregnancy Center | Womens Health Education | $7,500 |
| 111 Project | Religious Education | $7,500 |
| Our Neighborhood Empowered | Religious help for boys at risk | $5,000 |
| Food & Shelter for Friends | Community | $5,000 |
| CRU - Campus Crusade for Christ | Religious Ministry Center | $5,000 |
| Calvary Family Churches | Religious Education | $5,000 |
| Open Door Ministries | Religious Ministry Center | $5,000 |
| Spero Project | Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
| City Care Homeless Service Project | Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Burget
- Bradley Burget
- Brian Burget
- Kyle Blake Burget
- David Burget
- Matthew Burget
Questions people ask
Does Fortress Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fortress Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fortress Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elaine Burget (Director), Bradley Burget (Director), Brian Burget (President) and Kyle Blake Burget (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fortress Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.