Inasmuch Foundation Grant

Inasmuch Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Inasmuch Foundation
Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Summary

The Inasmuch Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in Central Oklahoma, focusing on areas such as education, human services, and journalism. Established in 1982 by philanthropist Edith Kinney Gaylord, the foundation emphasizes community engagement and transparency in funding. Organizations can apply for general operating support grants, with amounts ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, and are encouraged to pursue partnerships in priority areas, including education reform and workforce development.

Overview

Our History Inasmuch Foundation was established in 1982 by Edith Kinney Gaylord for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. Edith Kinney Gaylord was known as Oklahoma’s quiet philanthropist, Ms. Gaylord often made anonymous donations to help those in need. After a lifetime of giving, she formally created two foundations that allowed her contributions to do the most good, for the most people. Recently, these two foundations merged to become one. In doing so, Ms. Gaylord created foundations that would stand the test of time and continue giving long after her death in 2001. Focus Areas Inasmuch Foundation administers an open request cycle each spring and fall for all focus areas: Community & Civic Engagement, Education, Human Services, and Journalism. The following grants will be considered: Human Services - Inasmuch Foundation strengthens individuals, families, and the Oklahoma City community by increasing access to social services and basic human needs.Community Enhancement - Inasmuch Foundation improves quality of life in Oklahoma City by promoting cultural experiences, the arts, and community engagement.Education  - Inasmuch Foundation increases access to high quality educational experiences in Oklahoma City, that provide learners with the ability to become engaged, informed, and productive members of the community.Journalism - Inasmuch Foundation improves news and information ecosystems through direct support to nonprofit newsrooms and collaborative organizations committed to strengthening communities through an engaged citizenry.Colorado Springs - Improving the Quality of Life in Colorado Springs Grant Requests General Operating Support Grants: To increase transparency and consistency for the Foundation’s General Operating Support grants, organizations will be able to apply for one of two levels:$50,000$100,000The level of General Operating funding granted will be based on several factors:Alignment with the Foundation’s funding priorities Organization size, scope, and financial stability Inasmuch Foundation Board and Staff discretionOrganizations should not apply for more than 10% of the annual operating budget.Only organizations with an annual operating budget greater than $1,000,000 will be eligible to receive $100,000 in General Operating Support. Investigative Journalism organizations should apply for $50,000.Inasmuch Foundation will fund General Operating up to five consecutive years.Grant decisions are still made on an annual basis, and organizations are not guaranteed five consecutive years of funding. If funded for five years, all organizations are required to take at least a one-year funding hiatus. One-time Funding Grants: Organizations applying for a specific project that will be transformational to the organization should apply for a One-time Funding Grant.There are no standardized amounts for One-time Funding Grant requests. Organizations interested in applying for one of these grants are encouraged to speak with a Program Officer about the specifics of the request. Capital Campaign Grants: The Foundation will review a capital campaign request once 50-75% of the total campaign goal has been raised.Organizations interested in applying for one of these grants are encouraged to speak with a Program Officer about the specifics of the request. Sponsorships ALL sponsorship requests MUST be submitted via the online grants portal. Sponsorship information received through any other means (traditional mail, email, etc.) will be discarded.Requests should be submitted a minimum of three months in advance of the event. Once the request is submitted, it typically takes two to four weeks for the review process to be completed. Please note: Sponsorship requests and grant requests must be submitted via separate applications through the online grants portal. Organizations are eligible to submit one sponsorship request per year. The Foundation has a limited sponsorship budget and is thus unable to fund all sponsorship requests.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must have a 501c3 or fiscal sponsor and serve Central Oklahoma. There is no geographic restriction for journalism grants.PRIORITIZE: Inasmuch Foundation is interested in expanding partnerships and is actively seeking grantees in these areas of interest.Education Reform & Policy (E)Homeless Prevention (HS)Behavioral Health (HS)Oklahoma Journalism (J)Workforce Development (E)Organizations will be limited to a single request in a 12-month period. The Foundation’s summer cycle is invitation only.

Ineligibility

We are unable to support:Endowment funds For-profit organizations Individuals Requests outside of our focus areas Scholarships