The Dolese Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dolese Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$260,358
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,000 | 3 | $278,619 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $278,059 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 2 | $264,965 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 3 | $260,358 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Dolese Foundation 8300 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 297-8252 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
What The Dolese Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 3 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Crisis Services | Early childhood nutrition | $3,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | Hunger and food insecurity | $3,000 |
| Wild Care | Wildlife rehabilitation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark A Helm
- Kermit Frank Jr
- Bill Schlittler
- Jim Allen
- Peter Simms
Questions people ask
Does The Dolese Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dolese Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Dolese Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark A Helm (Trustee), Kermit Frank Jr (Trustee), Bill Schlittler (Trustee) and Jim Allen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Dolese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and human services.