Funding Amount

Up to US $3,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tahlequah Community Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Tahlequah Community Fund Grants, managed by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, aim to connect donors with charitable needs in Tahlequah. Established in 1999, the fund supports projects in arts, education, health, and community development. Grants of up to $3,500 are awarded annually, with applications due the last Friday in September. Eligible recipients include 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and government entities, focusing on enhancing the quality of life in the community.

Overview

NOTE: Application deadline is the last Friday in September. About Communities Foundation of Oklahoma At the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, we believe in the power of connecting individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and communities. Because when passionate people are paired with purposes they care about most, the communities in Oklahoma will prosper. We aim to strategically distribute charitable funds, maximize our donors’ impact, and strengthen their communities through stewardship and commitment to sustainable change. About TCF Tahlequah Community Fund has been dedicated to connecting donors to the charitable needs of Tahlequah. Through TCF, individuals, families and organizations have a funding vehicle to support and grow charitable programs and projects that can preserve and enhance Tahlequah’s unique quality of life for many years to come. Founded in 1999, the TCF is supported by a local advisory board that is comprised of seven local volunteers. TCF funds are managed by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, an organization that manages community funds throughout the state of Oklahoma. Our grant emphasis is on: program benefitting arts, education, culture, health and wellness, community beautification and development, leadership, conservation and human services. Grants Each year, TCF accepts grants applications from the community. Application deadline is the last Friday in September. Awards are announced in October and monies dispersed in November. . Currently, grants are limited to $3,500 or less.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Entities eligible to receive grants are restricted to charitable organizations recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, public schools, and governmental entities.

What Communities Foundation of Oklahoma actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
268
Total given
$17.63M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,026–$4.89M
  • By dollars: Oklahoma 92%, New York 2%, Texas 2%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Norman, OK; Duncan, OK.
  • 24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK

    Housing/shelter

    $4.89M

  • The Oasis Projects · Tulsa, OK

    Housing/shelter

    $814K

  • The Spero Project · Oklahoma City, OK

    Housing/shelter

    $556K

  • Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County · Shawnee, OK

    Philanthropy

    $500K

  • Focus on Home · Oklahoma City, OK

    Housing/shelter

    $493K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsartseducationhealthcarecommunity-development

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