Southwestern Urban Foundation
Accepts applications
Southwestern Urban Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,500 the year before.
26% 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 | $25,000 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $30,500 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 19 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Floyd Anderson PO Box 17533, Okc, OK 73136 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 563-1781 |
| What to submit | See attachment 1 |
| Deadlines | Grants are funded in oct of each year. All applications must be submitted by august 1. |
| Restrictions | All grantees must be 501c3 orgs operating in Oklahoma for programs designed to meet community needs. |
What Southwestern Urban Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 18 | $46,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| The Dragonfly Home | Victim services | $5,000 |
| Millwood School District Enrichment Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Freedom Center of Oklahoma City LLC | Historical preservation | $5,000 |
| Langston University Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Prospect Whiz Kids Site | Education | $3,000 |
| Concerned Clergy for Spiritual Renewal | Community | $3,000 |
| Frederick A Douglass High School | Education | $3,000 |
| Class Matters Inc | Education | $2,500 |
| Legacy Learning | Education | $2,000 |
| Young Achievers Christian Academy | Education | $2,000 |
| Metro Technology Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Crutcho Public Schools | Education | $1,000 |
| Marcella Guthrie Scholarship Board | Education | $1,000 |
| The Howard University | Education | $1,000 |
| Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Chapter of the Black Law Students | Education | $1,000 |
| Metro Fair Housing Council of Oklahoma | Fair housing | $700 |
| Classen SAS School at NE | Education | $500 |
| Hope for the Future | Youth | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Floyd Anderson
- WALLACE McLEOD
- Lee Cooper
- Stanley Evans
- Kenneth Maillard
- Alicia Currin-Moore
- Dunn Cumby
Questions people ask
Does Southwestern Urban Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are funded in oct of each year. All applications must be submitted by august 1..
How much does Southwestern Urban Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Southwestern Urban Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Floyd Anderson (Treasurer), WALLACE McLEOD (Director), Lee Cooper (Director) and Stanley Evans (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Southwestern Urban Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.