How much funding does Pastor Education Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for Pastor Education Fund?

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Pastor Education Fund

Q: Who is eligible for Pastor Education Fund?

Eligible applicants: Individuals pursuing ordination as an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation

Foundation Grants for Christian Nonprofits Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals pursuing ordination as an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Overview

Purpose: Provide debt-free seminary education for individuals pursuing ordination as an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Geographic Scope: Oklahoma Annual Conference

Eligibility:

Individuals pursuing ordination as an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Contact Information:

Oklahoma Methodist Foundation
4201 N Classen Blvd, OKC, OK 73118
405-525-6863 (local)
800-259-6863 (toll-free)
Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

Complete the Pastor Education Fund scholarship application
Indicate ministry track: Elder, Deacon, or Other
Agree to receive communication from the Oklahoma Methodist Foundation

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What The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 27
Total given: $995K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,000–$247K

By dollars: Oklahoma 74%, Kansas 7%, Tennessee 6%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Edmond, OK; Tulsa, OK.
7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Claremore Methodist Church · Claremore, OK

Church ministry support

$247K
Ok Um Circle of Care Inc · Oklahoma City, OK

Foster care and transitional housing

$181K
Asbury Theological Seminary · Wilmore, KY

Seminary scholarships

$53K
Trinity Woods · Tulsa, OK

Umc sr living bldg improvements

$52K
United Methodist Church Upper Room · Nashville, TN

Prayer room ministry support

$40K