Mervin Bovaird Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mervin Bovaird Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $330,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$330,000
- Assets$46.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 64 | $45.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 72 | $46.4 million |
How to apply
Mervin Bovaird 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 Mervin Bovaird Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 68 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Museum of Art Inc | General Support | $330,000 |
| University of Tulsa | General Support | $264,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | General Support | $140,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | General Support | $80,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General Support | $75,000 |
| University of Oklahoma - Tulsa | General Support | $75,000 |
| Reading Partners | General Support | $60,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony | General Support | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General Support | $45,000 |
| Eden Village of Tulsa | General Support | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Tough Inc | General Support | $40,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter | General Support | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Tulsa Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Newview Oklahoma Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stand in the Gap Ministries | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boston Avenue Helping Hands Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Chamber Music Tulsa Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Child Abuse Network Inc (DBA Child Advocacy Network) | General Support | $20,000 |
| Circle Cinema Foundation Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fab Lab Tulsa Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Family and Childrens Services Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| A New Leaf | General Support | $15,000 |
| First Step Male Diversion Program | General Support | $15,000 |
| John 3 16 Mission Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Demand Project Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Pets Helping People Inc (DBA Muddy Paws) | General Support | $10,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges | General Support | $10,000 |
| Clarehouse Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crossover Community Impact Incorporated | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crosstown Learning Center | General Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melony R Woosley
- P David Newsome Jr
- Lance Stockwell
- Janice L McCroskey
- Christopher K Woosley
Questions people ask
Does Mervin Bovaird Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mervin Bovaird Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mervin Bovaird Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melony R Woosley (Grant Administrator), P David Newsome Jr (VP Finance), Lance Stockwell (VP Finance) and Janice L McCroskey (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mervin Bovaird Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.