Padgett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Padgett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Yukon, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$122,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,187 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,750 | 49 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,187 | 43 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $122,000 | 44 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Padgett Family 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 Padgett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $56,000 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $17,500 |
| Kansas | 5 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Memorial Assoc | General | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General | $5,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | General | $5,000 |
| Shattuck-St Mary's School | General | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater KC | General | $5,000 |
| Williams College Endowment | General | $4,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Okc | General | $4,000 |
| Elmwood Cemetery Society | General | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $4,000 |
| Umkc School of Medicine Endowment | General | $4,000 |
| Willows Pregnancy Support | General | $4,000 |
| Emory University Office of Gifts | General | $3,500 |
| Ku Endowment | General | $3,500 |
| St John Nepomuk Church | General | $3,500 |
| City Union Mission | General | $3,000 |
| Country Club Christian Church | General | $3,000 |
| Kids Across America Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Ku Hospital Development Endowment | General | $3,000 |
| Maplewood Cemetery | General | $3,000 |
| Resurge International | General | $3,000 |
| Westminster College - Development | General | $3,000 |
| Truman Med Center Charitable Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | General | $2,000 |
| Austin Smiles | General | $2,000 |
| Clendening History of Medicine Library | General | $2,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| KC Public Library Philanthropy | General | $2,000 |
| Oakdale School Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Operation Smile | General | $2,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Pres Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Wornall Majors House | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Metropolitan Library | General | $1,500 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | General | $1,500 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General | $1,500 |
| Library Endowment Trust | General | $1,500 |
| Nelson Art Gallery Friends of Art | General | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc | General | $1,000 |
| American Legion Post 353 | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherman W Padgett
- Susan Padgett
- Noel Williams
- Calvin Williams
Questions people ask
Does Padgett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Padgett Family Foundation give?
$122,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Padgett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherman W Padgett (Director), Susan Padgett (Director), Noel Williams (Director) and Calvin Williams (Director).
What does Padgett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.