The Fugitt Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker McAlester, OK EIN: 20-1189418 Website

The Fugitt Foundation is a private Christian family foundation based in McAlester, Oklahoma. Established in 2004 by Gary and Ruyana Fugitt in honor of their son Garrison, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to extending love and blessings to the community through investments in charitable, religious, educational organizations, and businesses that ignite hope, compassion, and God's love.

Key facts about The Fugitt Foundation

EIN: 20-1189418
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,549,553
Grants made (2024): 14
Average grant: $110,682
Median grant: $32,500
New grantees (estimate): 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024)
Total assets: $31,897,490
Primary geography: Oklahoma (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application procedures. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Fugitt Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Fugitt Foundation's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Oklahoma (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were McAlester, OK (11 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable - to Further the Program" (10 grants) and "Charitable - to Help Fund Programs" (3 grants).

Is The Fugitt Foundation open to new grantees?

43%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $152K; repeat grants $80K. How we count

Medians: $45K first-time, $23K repeat.

57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31.9M

+1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

-64.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$111K

+170.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fugitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Invest to see the community enriched and the Kingdom of God advanced, with priority given to applications focusing on work in the McAlester, Oklahoma area.

Primary Funding Areas:

Social & Human Services (66% of recent giving)
Education (18% of recent giving)
Religion (4% of recent giving)

The foundation prioritizes grants to churches and organizations working in the McAlester area, supporting initiatives that promote hope, compassion, and Christian values.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

97% of grants stay in Oklahoma, with primary focus on the McAlester area.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $1.5M (97%)

Virginia $50K (3%)

Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Illinois Indiana Louisiana North Carolina New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

McalesterOklahoma CityMemphisBooneFairlandTulsaDestrehanIrvineNichols HillsStaten IslandWarriorWilburtonAlbanyBroken ArrowCininnatiColorado SpringsCorinthElginFort WorthIndianapolis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $31,897,490
Total Giving: $1,549,553 (most recent year)
Total Revenues: $2,308,424 (FYE 12/2024)
Total Expenses: $1,803,514 (FYE 12/2024)
Investment Income and Dividends: $1,047,625 (FYE 12/2024)
EIN: 20-1189418

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$31,897,490	$31,397,883	$31,844,411
Revenue	$2,308,424	$1,354,202	$2,224,678
Expenses	$1,803,514	$1,784,856	$767,886
Qualifying Distributions	$1,549,553	$1,593,469	$542,890
Net Investment Income	$889,240	$766,962	$1,899,682
Distributable Amount	$1,671,838	$1,550,385	$1,515,885

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

90 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Southeastern Ok Library System ($500,000), Choose to Give ($300,000), Eastern Ok State College ($300,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOUTHEASTERN OK LIBRARY SYSTEM McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$500,000
CHOOSE TO GIVE McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO HELP FUND PROGRAMS	$300,000
EASTERN OK STATE COLLEGE Wilburton, OK	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$300,000
COMMUNITY OF HOPE McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO HELP FUND PROGRAMS	$223,977
MCALESTER BAND & GUARD BOOSTER CLUB McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$53,333
PRISON FELLOWSHIP Merrifield, VA	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$50,000
CITY OF MCALESTER McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO HELP FUND PROGRAMS	$40,000
OKLAHOMA PARKINSON'S ALLIANCE Oklahoma City, OK	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$25,000
DREAM CITY CHURCH McAlester, OK	RELIGIOUS - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$21,700
MCALESTER KIAMICHI TECH McAlester, OK	CHARITABLE - TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM	$18,365

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founders: Gary Fugitt and Ruyana Fugitt
President: Tim Diehl
Trustee: Michelle Fugitt
Trustee: Sarah Lance
Director: John Monnin

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sarah Lance	Secretary	2	$18,000
John Monnin	Trustee	1	$12,000
Michelle Fugitt	Trustee	1	$12,000
Tim Diehl	President	2	$12,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been actively engaged in major community initiatives in McAlester:

**McAlester Public Library Renovation:** The foundation pledged $2.5 million toward a $12 million library renovation and expansion project, which includes updated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems; expanded meeting spaces; modern children and youth areas; increased floor space; and a new entrance with green space.

**EOSC Nursing Program:** Donated $900,000 to Eastern Oklahoma State College to significantly enhance its nursing program.

News | Eastern Oklahoma State College

**Community of Hope:** Supported this vital initiative offering transitional housing and foster care to families in need with a grant of $223,977.

**Senior Nutrition Center:** Contributed to funding a new freezer for the J.I. Stipe Center, which serves 290 freshly-prepared meals daily to seniors in the community.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Fugitt Foundation fund?

**Mission:** Invest to see the community enriched and the Kingdom of God advanced, with priority given to applications focusing on work in the McAlester, Oklahoma area. **Primary Funding Areas:** • Social & Human Services (66% of recent giving) • Education (18% of recent giving) • Religion (4% of recent giving) The foundation prioritizes grants to churches and organizations working in the McAlester area, supporting initiatives that promote hope, compassion, and Christian values.

How do I apply for a grant from The Fugitt Foundation?

Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application procedures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does The Fugitt Foundation make grants?

97% of grants stay in Oklahoma, with primary focus on the McAlester area.

What size grants does The Fugitt Foundation award?

In 2024, The Fugitt Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $111K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Fugitt Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Fugitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.