The Puterbaugh Foundation
Accepts applications
The Puterbaugh Foundation is a private foundation in McAlester, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $941,234 | 22 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 24 | $23.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 22 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cara Bland 215 E Choctaw Ave, Suite 104, McAlester, OK 74501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 424-0998, carabland@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Narrative Form |
What The Puterbaugh Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 22 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S | Building Renovations | $500,000 |
| McAlester Public Schools | General Operations | $200,952 |
| Shared Blessings | General Operations | $95,000 |
| Oklahoma National Memorial | General Operations | $75,168 |
| McAlester Regional Health Center | General Operations | $72,994 |
| Oklahoma Medical Resrch Foundation | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of McAlester | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Heritage Museum | General Operations | $26,200 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Okla State University Foundation | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Friends of The McAlester Pub Libr | General Operations | $20,000 |
| McAlester Chamber of Commerce | General Operations | $10,175 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute Quartz Moun | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Youth Emergency Shelter | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Okla Education TV Authority | general operations | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Services | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Pittsburg County Holiday Commission | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Historical Society | General Operations | $1,000 |
| McAlester Defense Support Agency | General Operations | $500 |
| Keep McAlester Beautiful | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Taylor
- Cara Bland
- Sayer Brenner
Questions people ask
Does The Puterbaugh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Puterbaugh Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Puterbaugh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Taylor (President), Cara Bland (Treasurer) and Sayer Brenner (Trustee).
What does The Puterbaugh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.