The Daube Family Foundation Inc
The Daube Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, according to its Form 990-PF filing. In 2025, it made 31 grants totaling $108,500, primarily to organizations in Oklahoma.
The Daube Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Daube Family Foundation Inc gave $109K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oklahoma. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,500
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,810,008
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (10 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daube Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 38, Ardmore, OK 73402-0038
Phone: (580) 223-7403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daube Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oak Hall ($20K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 118 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 3% to recipients in Virginia, and less than 1% to recipients in Wyoming. The listed Oklahoma grantees include organizations in Ardmore and Sulphur.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Daube Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 31 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $240K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hall Ardmore, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Crossway Church Sulphur, OK | Sulphur Tornado Relief | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma Inc Ardmore, OK | General Support | $9,500 |
| Salvation Army Ardmore, OK | Assistance for the Needy | $8,500 |
| CASA Ardmore, OK | Support of Children Programs | $7,000 |
| Food and Resources Center of South Central Oklahoma Inc Ardmore, OK | Assistance for the Needy | $6,000 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen Ardmore, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| HFV Wilson Community Center Ardmore, OK | General Support | $4,500 |
| Freedom Reins Youth Ranch Ardmore, OK | General Support | $3,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Support of Children Programs | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Daube Family Foundation Inc?
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 | $2,810,008 | $170,589 | $112,523 | $108,500 | 31 | $108,500 | $45,316 | $179,980 |
| 2024 | $2,751,942 | $167,599 | $93,750 | $87,750 | 22 | $87,750 | $47,599 | $151,727 |
| 2023 | $2,678,093 | $393,077 | $82,104 | $70,250 | 20 | $70,250 | $269,973 | $119,926 |
| 2022 | $2,367,120 | $522,726 | $245,591 | $239,500 | 23 | $239,500 | $454,840 | $137,863 |
| 2021 | $2,089,985 | $307,778 | $157,694 | $154,450 | 22 | — | $231,188 | $134,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daube Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $180K 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
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s grants show support for organizations addressing community needs, children’s programs, food assistance, and other local services.
Among its grantees, Ardmore Soup Kitchen says it provides a hot meal every day of the year to people experiencing homelessness and others in need. HFV Wilson Community Center says it provides youth recreational activities and a nutritional program for older adults, among other services. Ardmore Day Nursery says it provides child care for working parents; Naomi House says it provides a sober safe house for women facing addiction, domestic violence, and other crises; and The More Foundation says it provides financial incentives to help Carter County public high school graduates pursue higher education in Oklahoma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $108,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Oak Hall for general support, $10,000 to Crossway Church for Sulphur tornado relief, and $9,500 to Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma for general support. Other notable grants included $8,500 to the Salvation Army for assistance for the needy, $7,000 to CASA for children’s programs, and $6,000 to the Food and Resources Center of South Central Oklahoma for assistance for the needy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists six trustees: Carol Simms, Sam Daube, Leon Simms, Bailey Ann Simms-Broughton, Lee Daube, and David Daube.
The Daube Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bailey Ann Simms-Broughton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carol Simms
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Daube
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lee Daube
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leon Simms
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sam Daube
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Daube Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Daube Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc gave $109K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 22 grants.
What is The Daube Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daube Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Daube Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ardmore, OK (23 grants) and Marietta, OK (2 grants).
Does The Daube Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Daube Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Daube Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Oak Hall ($20,000), Crossway Church ($10,000) and Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma Inc ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daube Family Foundation Inc?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (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 The Daube Family Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s grants show support for organizations addressing community needs, children’s programs, food assistance, and other local services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daube Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 The Daube Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daube Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2021253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Daube Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Daube Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc
Ardmore, OK
The Community Foundation of Ardmore funds project grants and general operating support for eligible nonprofits and local governments working in youth development, social services, civic improvements, arts, education, and health. Recent grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000, for work benefiting eight counties in southern Oklahoma. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must first send a brief inquiry and be invited to apply.
Assets
$16.0M
Grants
31
Total Given
$807K
McCrory Foundation
Ardmore, OK
The McCrory Foundation funds qualified nonprofits serving Carter County, Oklahoma, with priority for human services and health, youth development, and education. Recent grants ranged from $3,000 to $102,500, with a median of $20,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application and encourages applicants to contact the foundation before applying.
Assets
$24.0M
Grants
53
Total Given
$1.5M
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation
Ardmore, OK
The Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation funds Oklahoma nonprofits, prioritizing health services, healthcare education, and related projects, while also supporting education, social services, and civic and cultural activities that improve quality of life. Its grants serve organizations working within 50 miles of Ardmore; 2025 awards ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $30,000. It accepts requests from eligible organizations through an initial inquiry to its president; individuals are not eligible.
Assets
$105.7M
Grants
54
Total Given
$6.0M
Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation
Ardmore, OK
The foundation supports Oklahoma 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including education, emergency medical services, community services, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $11,000. It gives to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$42.4M
Grants
32
Total Given
$2.7M
Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable
Ardmore, OK
The foundation supports Oklahoma nonprofits in areas including education, food assistance, animal services, family support, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,500, with a median of $3,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
24
Total Given
$66K
Charles B Goddard Foundation Trust
Ardmore, OK
The Charles B Goddard Foundation Trust supports organizations working in areas such as emergency medical services, healthcare, youth services, child advocacy, and conservation, with a preference for South Central Oklahoma and North Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,233 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. The filing says to apply online through Foundation Management and that grants are not limited to preselected organizations.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
25
Total Given
$621K
More similar funders
More Funders in Oklahoma
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Daube Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-daube-family-foundation-inc-morg_b40af9b5ff404608a32159ada013ebeb
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_202021253_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Daube Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-daube-family-foundation-inc-morg_b40af9b5ff404608a32159ada013ebeb},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-04. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Daube Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Daube Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?