Foraker Foundation
Foraker Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmond, Oklahoma. It reported making 14 grants totaling $18,197 in 2024, with awards to organizations including the Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, Parkinson Foundation, and Leadership Institute.
Foraker Foundation at a glance
In short: Foraker Foundation gave $18K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,197
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,300
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $128,914
- -9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foraker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1444, Edmond, OK 73083
Phone: (480) 333-4139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foraker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno State Bulldog Foundation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 55% of grant dollars, New York 17%, and Virginia 13%; Washington, D.C., and Arizona each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foraker Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $639; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 146% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 318% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno State Bulldog Foundation Fresno, CA | Donation | $8,847 |
| Parkinson Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $2,650 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Trinity Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Fresno, CA | Donation | $600 |
| Knights of Malta Chantilly, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Claremont Institute Claremont, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington D C, WA | Donation | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,914 | $7,212 | $19,928 | $18,197 | 14 | $18,197 | $6,303 | $5,716 |
| 2023 | $141,630 | $9,200 | $18,264 | $14,822 | 11 | $14,822 | $4,449 | $5,788 |
| 2022 | $150,694 | $10,035 | $14,457 | $11,032 | 8 | $11,032 | $6,628 | $6,404 |
| 2021 | $155,116 | $24,758 | $9,534 | $7,392 | 4 | $7,392 | $21,544 | $7,166 |
| 2020 | $139,892 | $5,260 | $9,740 | $7,552 | 8 | — | $1,217 | $6,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foraker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Leadership Institute says its mission is to educate people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. Judicial Watch says it works to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law. Mayo Clinic says it seeks to contribute to health and well-being through clinical practice, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $18,197. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,847, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest reported grants were $8,847 to the Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, $2,650 to Parkinson Foundation, $1,500 to Leadership Institute, $1,000 each to Judicial Watch and Trinity Point USA, and $600 to the Salvation Army. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as “DONATION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward R. Foraker was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Foraker Foundation is led by Edward R. Foraker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward R. Foraker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foraker Foundation
How much does Foraker Foundation give each year?
Foraker Foundation gave $18K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 11 grants.
What is Foraker Foundation's typical grant size?
Foraker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,300, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foraker Foundation that year got $639 on average.
Where does Foraker Foundation give grants?
Foraker Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Foraker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Foraker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are Foraker Foundation's largest grantees?
Foraker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fresno State Bulldog Foundation ($8,847), Parkinson Foundation ($2,650) and Leadership Institute ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foraker Foundation?
Foraker Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foraker Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Leadership Institute says its mission is to educate people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foraker Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foraker Foundation's EIN?
Foraker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1015229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Foraker Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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