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The Giddens Foundation

Preselected recipients only Edmond, Oklahoma · EIN 204008005

The Giddens Foundation is a private foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $41,530 the year before.

75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$41,5305$166,630
2024$29,5004$0

How to apply

The Giddens 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Giddens Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma3$27,000
Texas1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Oklahoma Foundation
Norman, OK
Athletic capital - lloyd noble center$25,000
The University of Texas MD Anderson
Houston, TX
Mr andrew m mcdougall brain metastasis clinic$2,500
YWCA Okc
Oklahoma City, OK
Unrestricted$1,000
Hearts for Hearing
Oklahoma City, OK
Unrestricted$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Giddens Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Giddens Foundation give?

$29,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.

Who runs The Giddens Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jared D Giddens (Trustee) and Aleta G Giddens (Trustee).

What does The Giddens Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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