Renfro Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Renfro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ponca City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,713 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $63,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$201,713
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$63,500
- Assets$24,787
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $272,145 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $332,855 | 18 | $0 |
| 2024 | $272,145 | 14 | $37,400 |
| 2025 | $201,713 | 15 | $24,787 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carl Renfro 1223 E Highland Ste 311, Ponca City, OK 74061-4609 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 762-7016, carlrenfro@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | Specific form |
| Restrictions | Must be tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3). Most grants made to organizations located in and around ponca city, kay county and north central Oklahoma. |
What Renfro Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15 | $201,713 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundation | Education | $63,500 |
| Various 2500 | Various | $18,050 |
| Hospice of North Central Ok | Welfare | $16,913 |
| Ponca City Main Street | History | $15,500 |
| University Center Foundation | Ed | $15,000 |
| Attucks Cummunity Alliance | History | $12,250 |
| Harmony House | Welfare | $10,000 |
| Coryell Cupboard | Various | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Wellfare | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Welfare | $6,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Wellfare | $5,500 |
| Northern Oklahoma Humane | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Valley Hope | Welfare | $5,000 |
| RSVP Ramp Team | Wellfare | $5,000 |
| Ponca City Arts & Humanities | Arts & humanities | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl R Renfro
- Cindy Gorrell
- Randy R Renfro
- Ricky R Renfro
- Jerod Helling
- T L Walker
- Brenda Renfro
- Carl Perkins
- Kelsey Wagner
- Shelly Arrott
Questions people ask
Does Renfro Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Renfro Family Foundation give?
$201,713 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Renfro Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl R Renfro (President), Cindy Gorrell (Secretary), Randy R Renfro (Treasurer) and Ricky R Renfro (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Renfro Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.