McCrory Foundation
The McCrory Foundation is a private foundation based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Established in 1993, it provides grants to qualified charitable organizations, with a stated focus on serving people and communities in Carter County.
McCrory Foundation at a glance
In short: McCrory Foundation gave $1.5M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Oklahoma. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,528,574
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,841
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $23,971,220
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McCrory Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants submit a completed application available online; there is no LOI requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the foundation before applying to discuss project fit and proposal guidance. Eligible applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations and serve Carter County. The foundation normally does not fund direct-mail solicitations or annual campaigns, out-of-state institutions, political organizations, individuals, permanent program financing, profit-making programs, or grants that trigger expenditure responsibility. Grants to churches are limited to specific projects benefiting the general public.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s grants page lists 2026 deadlines of 5 p.m. on February 4, May 1, August 3, and November 2.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s grants page lists 2026 deadlines of 5 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Akers
Mailing address: PO Box 146, Ardmore, OK 73402
Phone: (580) 223-1346
Website: https://mccroryfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from McCrory Foundation
Who McCrory Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($102,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 245 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits its giving to organizations serving the people and communities of Carter County, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCrory Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 52 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $102,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore Inc Ardmore, OK | Outpatient Renewal & Redesign Project | $100,000 |
| A Reading Inc Ardmore, OK | Partial Payment of Therapists' Salaries | $75,000 |
| Ardmore Family YMCA Ardmore, OK | General Operating Expenses, Camp Scholarships, Transportation Assistance | $75,000 |
| Naomi House Inc Ardmore, OK | General Operations | $67,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley Durant, OK | Boys & Girls Club of Carter County | $65,000 |
| Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma Ardmore, OK | Trauma Counseling Program & Supportive Housing Program | $63,500 |
| Big Five Community Services Ardmore, OK | Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation System | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army of Ardmore Ardmore, OK | Social Services - Case Manager | $60,000 |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center Ardmore, OK | Ardmore bridges initiative & 3h task force survey support | $53,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,971,220 | $2,461,082 | $1,760,892 | $1,528,574 | 53 | $1,670,995 | $2,398,163 | $1,892,656 |
| 2024 | $23,270,775 | $3,308,942 | $1,440,137 | $1,155,052 | 53 | $1,298,865 | $3,225,575 | $1,653,201 |
| 2023 | $21,401,224 | $2,634,421 | $1,584,787 | $1,353,308 | 45 | $1,512,182 | $2,570,608 | $1,454,287 |
| 2022 | $20,352,377 | $2,099,936 | $1,648,375 | $1,331,087 | 50 | $1,437,969 | $1,950,501 | $1,459,999 |
| 2021 | $19,898,726 | $3,063,691 | $1,660,332 | $1,319,890 | 44 | $1,482,589 | $2,931,727 | $1,594,436 |
| 2020 | $18,495,367 | $1,551,335 | $1,619,878 | $1,350,170 | 45 | — | $1,433,177 | $1,384,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCrory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports religious, charitable, scientific, and educational organizations that qualify under section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations. Its stated priorities are human services and health, youth development, and education.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. An individual recipient describes its mission as providing ambulance and emergency medical services; Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore describes its work as compassionate care and healing; and A Reading Inc says it trains teachers in reading instruction and places tutors in public schools. Other grantees include Naomi House, which provides a sober safe house for women facing addiction, domestic violence, and other crises, and Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma, which provides emergency shelter and counseling for domestic-violence victims.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $1,528,574 through 53 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $102,500, with a median of $20,000. In 2024, it awarded $1,155,052 through 53 grants; in 2023, it awarded $1,353,308 through 45 grants.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $102,500 to an individual recipient for award event expenses and new facility construction; $100,000 to Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore for an outpatient renewal and redesign project; and $75,000 each to A Reading Inc for partial payment of therapists’ salaries and to Ardmore Family YMCA for general operating expenses, camp scholarships, and transportation assistance. Other significant awards included $67,500 to Naomi House for general operations and $63,500 to Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma for trauma counseling and supportive housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura E. Akers as president; Mary Kate Wilson as vice president and secretary; Larry Pulliam as treasurer; and Leslie Larsen and John Credle Jr. as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Laura Akers as president.
McCrory Foundation is led by Laura E. Akers, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura E. Akers
President
Senior Program Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$57K (2022) → $104K (2025)
John Credle Jr.
Board of Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Leslie Larsen
Board of Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Larry Pulliam
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mary Kate Wilson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Larry Wilkes (2020–2024) — Managing Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Laura E Akers (President).
Frequently asked questions about McCrory Foundation
How much does McCrory Foundation give each year?
McCrory Foundation gave $1.5M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 53 grants.
What is McCrory Foundation's typical grant size?
McCrory Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,841, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCrory Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does McCrory Foundation give grants?
McCrory Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ardmore, OK (45 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (3 grants).
Does McCrory Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of McCrory Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCrory Foundation's largest grantees?
McCrory Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore Inc ($100,000), A Reading Inc ($75,000) and Ardmore Family YMCA ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($102,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McCrory Foundation?
McCrory Foundation reported $24.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McCrory Foundation fund?
The foundation supports religious, charitable, scientific, and educational organizations that qualify under section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations. Its stated priorities are human services and health, youth development, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCrory Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCrory Foundation's EIN?
McCrory Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1439304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McCrory Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). McCrory Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccrory-foundation-morg_4af37ba1ee6043c78f22b303a60fc07e
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