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Sam Noble Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc
Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Summary

The Sam Noble Foundation Grant aims to uphold the philanthropic legacy of Lloyd Noble by funding agricultural research and supporting charitable initiatives that enhance health, education, and community strength. Geared towards 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S., the foundation prioritizes projects in Oklahoma and does not entertain multiyear commitments or funding for individuals or for-profit entities. The foundation seeks to address agricultural challenges while expanding educational and health services.

Overview

Our Mission and Vision Mission: To continue the philanthropic legacy of Lloyd Noble by funding agricultural research and making charitable grants that cultivate good health, support education and build stronger communities. Vision: To see our grant recipients successfully address agricultural challenges, expand educational opportunities, advance medical research, improve health services and strengthen our communities. General areas of interest The primary focus of the Noble Foundation granting program is funding agricultural research conducted by Noble Research Institute. In addition, funding is provided to charitable organizations that cultivate good health, support education and build stronger communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposals are considered only from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located within the United States.

Ineligibility

The Noble Foundation will not consider requests for multiyear commitments.No loans or grants are available for individuals or for-profit entities.

What The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
153
Total given
$53.93M
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$150–$36.5M
  • By dollars: Oklahoma 76%, Georgia 16%, Texas 5%. Top recipient cities: Ardmore, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Stillwater, OK.
  • 16% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Noble Research Institute LLC · Ardmore, OK

    Operational support

    $36.5M

  • Leading the Way with Dr Michael Youssef Inc · Atlanta, GA

    Noble ministry fund

    $8.25M

  • The Children's Center Inc DBA Bethany Children's Health Center · Bethany, TX

    The landmark of hope expansion project

    $1.78M

  • Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service Inc · Ardmore, OK

    Ambulance facility project

    $1.5M

  • Shepherd Center Inc · Atlanta, OK

    Performance lab and ed noble smart tech hub

    $1M

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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