Funk Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Funk Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Piedmont, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$187,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$555,112
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $86,000 | 6 | $541,361 |
| 2024 | $187,000 | 8 | $555,112 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Julie Bridges PO Box 179, Piedmont, OK 73078 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 373-3385 |
| What to submit | Students must submit a letter of request stating "Why I should receive a Funk Education Foundation Scholarship." Please include GPA, ACT scores, years at Piedmont Schools and any other information that the students feel is relevant. |
| Deadlines | May 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Four year Piedmont High School student |
What Funk Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 6 | $177,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program | $85,000 |
| Individual | Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program | $55,000 |
| Individual | Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program | $25,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Funk
- Nedra A Funk
- Julie A Bridges
Questions people ask
Does Funk Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st of each year.
How much does Funk Educational Foundation give?
$187,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Funk Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Funk (President/Treasurer), Nedra A Funk (Vice President) and Julie A Bridges (Secretary/Controller).
What does Funk Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.