McMahon Foundation
Accepts applications
McMahon Foundation is a private foundation in Lawton, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $540,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$540,000
- Assets$65.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
52% 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 | $2.8 million | 25 | $64.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 27 | $65.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Herrick PO Box 2156, Lawton, OK 73502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 355-4622 |
| What to submit | Nature of the organization and the purpose of the grant request |
| Restrictions | No grants made outside of the state of Oklahoma |
What McMahon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 27 | $2.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Cetes engineering program | $540,000 |
| Lawton Public Schools Foundation | Remodel 3 hs auditoriums | $540,000 |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Training facility buildout | $500,000 |
| Salvation Army | Plumbing repairs | $166,804 |
| Teen Court | Purchase building | $145,000 |
| Little Chapel of Lawton | Match for repairs | $131,120 |
| Cameron University | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| United Way of Lawton | Annual campaign | $125,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Fista STEM & drone educ/proj | $100,000 |
| Arts for All | Annual campaign | $78,660 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Foun | Scholarships/emergency fd | $75,000 |
| Lawton Philharmonic Society | Season support | $67,500 |
| Teen Court | Curriculum matching | $27,650 |
| Cameron University | Endowment of mcarthur president | $26,000 |
| Crossroads Youth & Family | Early childhood educ prgm | $25,000 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Foun | Endowment of fortney scholar fd | $25,000 |
| Uso Oklahoma | Operations | $20,000 |
| Cameron University | Cu athletics broadcast equip | $17,500 |
| Wichita Mountains Senior Citizen | Handicap ramp & flooring | $16,635 |
| Lawton Community Foundation | 25th anniversary celebration | $15,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | 2024 ylo | $12,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | 2025 ylo | $12,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Babymobile program in comanche | $10,000 |
| Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Asso | Education assistance | $9,500 |
| McMahon Auditorium Authority | International festival | $8,500 |
| Institute for Child Advocacy | Advocacy boot camp | $5,000 |
| Fista Foundation | Mayor's economic | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Henry
- David Madigan
- Michael Mayhall
- Todd Bridges DDS
- Kenneth Bridges
- Kenneth Easton
- Phil Kennedy
- Dana Parish
Questions people ask
Does McMahon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McMahon Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs McMahon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Henry (Chairman), David Madigan (Vice Chair), Michael Mayhall (Secretary/Tr) and Todd Bridges DDS (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does McMahon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and human services.