Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,280 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $4,000. 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$29,280
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$181,997
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59,501 the year before.
42% 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 | $59,501 | 17 | $172,561 |
| 2024 | $29,280 | 12 | $181,997 |
How to apply
Oklahoma Newspaper 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 12 | $29,280 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enid News & Eagle | Internship program 2025 | $4,000 |
| Weatherford Daily News | Internship program 2025 | $3,360 |
| Lincoln County News | Internship program 2025 | $3,360 |
| Lawton Constitution | Internship program 2025 | $3,360 |
| Andy Dosset | Investigative journalism award | $3,000 |
| Clifton Adcock | Investigative journalism award | $2,500 |
| Garrett Yalch | Investigative journalism award | $2,500 |
| The Frontier | Investigative journalism award | $2,500 |
| Ruby Topalian | Investigative journalism award | $2,000 |
| Bartlesville Examiner - Enterprise | Investigative journalism award | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Watch | Investigative journalism award | $1,000 |
| Stillwater News Press | Internship program 2025 | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Thomas
- Cindy Allen
- Brian Blansett
- Barb Walter
- Clytie Bunyan
- John D Montgomery
- Jason Collington
- JD Meisner
- Crystal Childers
- Jeff Harrison
- David Stringer
Questions people ask
Does Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation give?
$29,280 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Thomas (Executive Vice President), Cindy Allen (President), Brian Blansett (Treasurer) and Barb Walter (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.