Aaron & Gertrude Karchmer Memorial

In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $45,198. Grants ranged from $180 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,800. The two largest grants were $10,000 each to Special Care and SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Oklahoma Contemporary Arts and $3,600 to the Boy Scouts of America Last Frontier Council, each for general operating support.

Other 2024 recipients included Jimmy Everest Center ($1,980), Allied Arts ($1,800), the Alzheimer’s Association ($1,800), Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives ($1,800), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City ($1,800), Jewish Federation of OKC ($1,378), United Way of Central Oklahoma ($1,000), and Myriad Gardens Foundation ($1,000). These grants were also listed for general operating support.

The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives says its mission is to foster creativity and culture through public art and activation in downtown. Catholic Charities says it provides social services to people in need, regardless of faith. United Way of Central Oklahoma describes its work as connecting people and resources to improve community well-being. Myriad Gardens Foundation describes a mission centered on a botanical garden and urban park, with horticultural, cultural, recreational, and educational programs.