The Fugitt Foundation
The Fugitt Foundation is a private foundation based in McAlester, Oklahoma. The Christian family foundation was established in 2005 by Gary and Ruyana Fugitt in honor of their son Garrison. It supports charitable, religious, and educational organizations, as well as businesses, with priority given to work in the McAlester area.
The Fugitt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fugitt Foundation gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), mostly in Oklahoma. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,549,553
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,682
- +170.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $31,897,490
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (97% 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 The Fugitt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website lists spring and fall application periods.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists February 1–April 30 for spring applications, with decisions by the end of May, and October 15–November 15 for fall applications, with decisions by the end of December. As of September 28, 2026, the listed spring period has passed; the listed fall period is October 15–November 15.
- Deadline
- The website lists February 1–April 30 for spring applications, with decisions by the end of May, and October…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3397, Mcalester, OK 74502
Phone: (918) 424-4005
Website: https://fugittfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fugitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southeastern Ok Library System ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 90 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated priority is work in the McAlester, Oklahoma area. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fugitt Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) 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 $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 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 $292K (2020) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 201189418.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,897,490 | $2,308,424 | $1,803,514 | $1,549,553 | 14 | $1,549,553 | $889,240 | $1,671,838 |
| 2023 | $31,397,883 | $1,354,202 | $1,784,856 | $1,593,469 | 39 | $1,593,469 | $766,962 | $1,550,385 |
| 2022 | $31,844,411 | $2,224,678 | $767,886 | $542,890 | 9 | $542,890 | $1,899,682 | $1,515,885 |
| 2021 | $25,213,424 | $34,545,397 | $1,913,735 | $1,845,527 | 17 | $1,845,527 | $4,204,913 | $890,420 |
| 2020 | $4,920,955 | $454,786 | $319,557 | $292,150 | 11 | — | $277,379 | $268,312 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to “invest to see the community enriched and the Kingdom of God advanced,” with priority given to applications focused on work in the McAlester area. It says it supports organizations that ignite hope, compassion, and God’s love, and prioritizes churches and organizations working locally.
The grantees’ descriptions illustrate some of the work supported. Eastern Oklahoma State College’s foundation says its purpose is to provide resources and seek external support for scholarships, faculty development, equipment, and campus projects. Choose To Give Inc. describes its mission as providing transitional housing for women and children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,549,553. Individual grants ranged from $1,500 to $500,000, with a median of $32,500. Among the largest were $500,000 to Southeastern Oklahoma Library System, $300,000 to Choose To Give, $300,000 to Eastern Oklahoma State College, and $223,977 to Community of Hope. The foundation also reported grants of $53,333 to McAlester Band & Guard Booster Club and $50,000 to Prison Fellowship.
The foundation’s website describes a $2.5 million pledge toward the McAlester Public Library renovation and expansion. It also says it donated $900,000 to Eastern Oklahoma State College to enhance its nursing program; the 2024 filing separately lists a $300,000 grant to the college.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim Diehl as president, Sarah Lance as secretary, and John Monnin and Michelle Fugitt as trustees.
The Fugitt Foundation is led by Tim Diehl, President on every filing since 2023; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Diehl
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $12K (2024)
John Monnin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Michelle Fugitt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Sarah Lance
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruyana Fugitt (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Sarah Lance (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fugitt Foundation
How much does The Fugitt Foundation give each year?
The Fugitt Foundation gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 39 grants.
What is The Fugitt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fugitt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $110,682, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fugitt Foundation that year got $152K on average.
Where does The Fugitt Foundation give grants?
The Fugitt Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McAlester, OK (11 grants).
Does The Fugitt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Fugitt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF 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).
Who are The Fugitt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fugitt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southeastern Ok Library System ($500,000), Choose to Give ($300,000) and Eastern Ok State College ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fugitt Foundation?
The Fugitt Foundation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 Fugitt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “invest to see the community enriched and the Kingdom of God advanced,” with priority given to applications focused on work in the McAlester area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fugitt Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fugitt Foundation's EIN?
The Fugitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1189418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fugitt 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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