How much funding does Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant?

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Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant?

Geography: In Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas; Located in either of these two counties, but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the fund; Located in either of these two counties (Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas), but grants may be made to ot. Not funded: Scholarships; Religious organizations; Projects that duplicate services in the area; Grants to churches; Alcohol rehabilitation programs.

The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties, but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants of these two counties.
Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties (Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas), but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants…

Geography

In Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas
Located in either of these two counties, but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the fund
Located in either of these two counties (Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas), but grants may be made to ot

Other requirements

The Board will Consider:Programs that benefit the largest population possible.
Youth activities and programs.
Medical related programs.
Education and community service opportunities.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Scholarships
Not eligible: Religious organizations
Not eligible: Projects that duplicate services in the area
Not eligible: Grants to churches
Not eligible: Alcohol rehabilitation programs
Not eligible: Grants to other Foundations unless that foundation is used as a pass through vehicle.
Not eligible: The intent is not to take assets from the Mayor Foundation to enhance the asset base of another foundation.
Not eligible: Grants for scholarships.
Not eligible: Grants for band uniforms, cheerleaders, football teams, etc.
Not eligible: Grants for golf tournaments.
Not eligible: Grants solely for individuals to attend conventions or conferences.
Not eligible: Grant requests where continuation of the project will depend on ongoing grants from The Mayor Foundation.

Overview

The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and educational initiatives in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas. Grants are primarily awarded to local institutions and organizations, fostering community development through programs that benefit the largest population, youth activities, medical programs, and leadership training. The Foundation favors projects with matching funds and community commitment. However, it does not fund scholarships, religious organizations, or projects that duplicate services in the area.

Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties, but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants of these two counties.

Eligibility

Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties (Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas), but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants of these two counties.The Board will Consider:Programs that benefit the largest population possible.
Youth activities and programs.Medical related programs.Education and community service opportunities.Leadership training and activities.Cultural activities..

Ineligibility

The Board will not Consider:Grants to churches and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
Grants to other Foundations unless that foundation is used as a pass through vehicle.The intent is not to take assets from the Mayor Foundation to enhance the asset base of another foundation.Grants for scholarships.Grants for band uniforms, cheerleaders, football teams, etc.Grants for golf tournaments.Grants solely for individuals to attend conventions or conferences.Grant requests where continuation of the project will depend on ongoing grants from The Mayor Foundation.Grants where the proceeds will be used for salaries. Grants where there is a duplication of services in an area.Grants where there is no evidence of community and Board commitment both in kind and financially

What The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 39
Total given: $534K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $1,000–$85K

By dollars: Oklahoma 50%, Texas 50%. Top recipient cities: Sherman, TX; Pryor, OK; Denison, TX.
53% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
49% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.