Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $128,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$128,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $108,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,500 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 20 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $128,500 | 20 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Margaret Vivian Bilby 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 Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 19 | $121,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (Ocpa) | General operations | $30,000 |
| Teem (The Education and Employment Ministry Inc) | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dean McGee Eye Institute | General operations | $7,500 |
| National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum | Annie oakley society | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Us disaster relief & aid to veterans | $7,500 |
| Bethany Children's Health Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City | General operations | $5,000 |
| Central Ok Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $5,000 |
| Crossover Preparatory Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fields and Futures | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fostering Hope | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gospel of Life Association | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center Edmond | General operations | $5,000 |
| Regional (Okc) Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
| Shiloh Summer Camp Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Classical Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Willow Pregnancy Support (Birth Choice of Okc) | General operations | $5,000 |
| Faithworks of the Inner City | General operations | $2,500 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Randolph Brown Jr
- Marianne B Rooney
- Susan Brown
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation give?
$128,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists D Randolph Brown Jr (President/Trustee), Marianne B Rooney (Secretary/Treasurer) and Susan Brown (Trustee).
What does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.