The Puterbaugh Foundation
The Puterbaugh Foundation is a private foundation based in McAlester, Oklahoma. It makes grants supporting Oklahoma education, health care, medical research, youth and children’s programs, and other projects that enhance quality of life in the state.
The Puterbaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Puterbaugh Foundation gave $1.2M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,197,989
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,454
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,683,766
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Puterbaugh Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a narrative form and no award restrictions. Contact Cara Bland regarding the application process.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Cara Bland
Mailing address: 215 E Choctaw Ave, Suite 104, Mcalester, OK 74501
Phone: (918) 424-0998
Website: https://puterbaughfestival.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Puterbaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 114 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Oklahoma. The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as benefiting Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Puterbaugh Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $808K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S McAlester, OK | Building Renovations | $500,000 |
| McAlester Public Schools McAlester, OK | General Operations | $200,952 |
| Shared Blessings McAlester, OK | General Operations | $95,000 |
| Oklahoma National Memorial Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $75,168 |
| McAlester Regional Health Center McAlester, OK | General Operations | $72,994 |
| Oklahoma Medical Resrch Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of McAlester McAlester, OK | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Heritage Museum Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $26,200 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
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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 | $11,683,766 | $1,316,434 | $1,312,357 | $1,197,989 | 22 | $1,232,493 | $1,236,570 | $1,187,647 |
| 2024 | $11,559,472 | $820,731 | $1,188,535 | $1,090,150 | 24 | $1,359,425 | $765,109 | $1,102,418 |
| 2023 | $12,198,028 | $789,222 | $1,042,253 | $941,234 | 22 | $983,231 | $680,240 | $941,856 |
| 2022 | $12,458,417 | $1,045,654 | $1,048,203 | $931,000 | 25 | $977,778 | $925,270 | $941,646 |
| 2021 | $12,442,170 | $1,517,163 | $1,119,198 | $1,021,460 | 21 | $1,064,332 | $1,462,297 | $1,030,154 |
| 2020 | $12,034,770 | $734,614 | $909,561 | $808,175 | 26 | — | $674,648 | $862,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Puterbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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’s website identifies support for education, health care, medical research, youth and children’s programs, and other projects that enhance quality of life in Oklahoma.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations and activities. Shared Blessings says it provides clothing, food, and other basic necessities to indigent families in the McAlester area. The McAlester Regional Health Center Foundation says it provides financial support to the health center and supports its work on community health and wellness. The Boys and Girls Club of McAlester describes its work as promoting youth health, social, educational, vocational, and character development. Education-related grants included scholarships and support to educational institutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,197,989. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to an individual recipient Public Library S for building renovations; $200,952 to McAlester Public Schools for general operations; $95,000 to Shared Blessings for general operations; $75,168 to Oklahoma National Memorial for general operations; and $72,994 to McAlester Regional Health Center for general operations. Other grants included $50,000 each to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Boys and Girls Club of McAlester, both for general operations, and scholarship grants of $25,000 each to the University of Oklahoma Foundation and Oklahoma State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Taylor as president, Cara Bland as treasurer, and Sayer Brenner as trustee.
The Puterbaugh Foundation is led by Steven Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Sayer Brenner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Cara Bland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen Wheeler (2020) — 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 $46K, to Steven Taylor (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Puterbaugh Foundation
How much does The Puterbaugh Foundation give each year?
The Puterbaugh Foundation gave $1.2M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 24 grants.
What is The Puterbaugh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Puterbaugh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $54,454, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Puterbaugh Foundation give grants?
The Puterbaugh 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 McAlester, OK (11 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (7 grants).
Does The Puterbaugh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of The Puterbaugh Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are The Puterbaugh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Puterbaugh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southeast Oklahoma Public Library S ($500,000), McAlester Public Schools ($200,952) and Shared Blessings ($95,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Puterbaugh Foundation?
The Puterbaugh Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Puterbaugh Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies support for education, health care, medical research, youth and children’s programs, and other projects that enhance quality of life in Oklahoma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Puterbaugh Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Puterbaugh Foundation's EIN?
The Puterbaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6092193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Puterbaugh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-puterbaugh-foundation-morg_dd19397601284a59aa4c705de3852d3b
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