Laura Fields Trust
Accepts applications
Laura Fields Trust is a private foundation in Lawton, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,786 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,516 and the largest $19,080. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,786
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,516
- Largest grant$19,080
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $105,663 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,159 | 8 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $105,663 | 13 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $100,786 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sheila Fountain PO Box 2394, Lawton, OK 73502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 250-8441 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting application forms |
| Restrictions | See Attachment |
What Laura Fields Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 12 | $83,461 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Val/SalScholarships | $19,080 |
| C Carter Crane Shelter | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Lawton Public Schools | Teacher Incentives | $8,950 |
| Lawton Public Library | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts-Lawton | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Cache Public Schools | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Cameron University | Education Dept | $5,031 |
| Great Plains Tech | Annual Pledge | $5,000 |
| Splash Youth Program | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wichita Mountain Prevention Network | General Operations | $3,900 |
| Center For Creative Living | General Operations | $3,000 |
| United Way | General Operations | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Newcombe
- Charlotte Oates
- Mark Wernette
- Dr Kathy Wheat
- Sheila Fountain
- Dr Brian Birdwell
- Taylor Viet
- Pastor Rachel Thacker
- Dr Taylor Francis
Questions people ask
Does Laura Fields Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Laura Fields Trust give?
$100,786 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,516.
Who runs Laura Fields Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Newcombe (Trustee), Charlotte Oates (Trustee), Mark Wernette (Trustee) and Dr Kathy Wheat (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Laura Fields Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.