Joseph W Craft III Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph W Craft III Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.2 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$180 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.8 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 16 | $160 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 20 | $180 million |
How to apply
Joseph W Craft III 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 Joseph W Craft III Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 11 | $5.7 million |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Msu Foundation | Charitable | $1.3 million |
| Soar Shaping Our Appalachian Region | Charitable | $1.3 million |
| Alice Lloyd College | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Charitable | $925,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $702,861 |
| Red River Economic Development | Charitable | $520,000 |
| Housing Development Alliance | Charitable | $317,800 |
| Government Accountability Oversight | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Friends of American Song Archives I | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Salvation Army of Lexington | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Church Studio Music Foundation | Charitable | $64,000 |
| Kentucky Chamber Foundation | Charitable | $60,500 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Knott County Youth Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Empowerment Academy Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The World Values Network | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pass Thru From K1'S | Charitable | $1,095 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph W Craft III
Questions people ask
Does Joseph W Craft III Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph W Craft III Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Joseph W Craft III Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph W Craft III (Trustee).
What does Joseph W Craft III Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.