The Cuesta Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cuesta Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,000 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $108,500 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 27 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 27 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cuesta Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc, 1024 E Britton Road Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 755-5571 |
| What to submit | Cuesta foundation grant application is available online at https://fmiokc.com/clients/cuesta/ application deadlines are also posted on the website. |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are posted on the website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cuesta Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 26 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Cathedral | Icon exhibit installation | $25,000 |
| The University of Tulsa | Biological science building improve | $18,000 |
| Metro Christian Academy Foundation | Capital campaign | $11,000 |
| ESK8 Racing Academy | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance Inc | Flight night | $7,500 |
| South Peoria Neighborhood Connectio | South tulsa community house general | $5,000 |
| Eden Village of Tulsa | The restoration farm at eden village | $5,000 |
| Child Abuse Network Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | General operation | $5,000 |
| John 316 Mission | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | Grocery pantry general operation | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | Home delivered meal program | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Project Inc | 2025 after school art programming | $3,000 |
| City Year Inc Aka City Year Tulsa | Whole school, whole child | $2,500 |
| The Demand Project Inc | Journey to freedom | $2,500 |
| Mental Health Association in Tulsa | Home starter kits for individuals | $2,500 |
| Crosstown Learning Center | Reducing the education gap 2025 | $2,500 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Resonance Center for Women Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa Inc | Youth programs | $2,500 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Serv | Unrestricted funds | $2,500 |
| Church Studio Music Foundation | Tunes @ noon | $2,500 |
| Car Care Clinic Inc | Auto repair for low to moderate | $2,500 |
| The Bridges Foundation | Wat/work based training | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Day Center Inc | Unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese | Unrestricted support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Oliphant
- Thomas Oliphant
- Eric Oliphant
- Jamie Oliphant
- Sawyer Oliphant
- Kari Blakley
- Nancy Gaden
Questions people ask
Does The Cuesta Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are posted on the website.
How much does The Cuesta Foundation Inc give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Cuesta Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Greg Oliphant (Chairman/Pre), Thomas Oliphant (Vice Pres/Tr), Eric Oliphant (Lifetime Dir) and Jamie Oliphant (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Cuesta Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.