Viersen Family Foundation Grant

Viersen Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sam Viersen Family Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $500,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Sam Viersen Family Foundation, established in 1987, aims to support non-religious educational, charitable, cultural, and scientific organizations primarily in northeast Oklahoma, focusing on Okmulgee County. The Foundation is dedicated to projects that address basic human needs such as food, shelter, and education, helping individuals achieve independence. It welcomes grant requests ranging from $1,000 to $500,000, prioritizing cultural programs that enrich lives and provide opportunities for those in need.

Overview

Note: Deadline for New Applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is the "letter of inquiry" deadline above. Deadlines for invited proposals &  for Existing Grantee applications is the "full proposal" deadline above. Mission Statement The Sam Viersen Family Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Oklahoma oil man and philanthropist, Sam K. Viersen, Jr. The Foundation board is made up of family members and close family associates whose collective goal is to carry on the legacy of significant charitable giving commenced by Mr. Viersen and his parents—Sam and Aleene—years ago. The Foundation endeavors to provide meaningful financial assistance to qualified non-religious educational, charitable, cultural, and scientific organizations located primarily in northeast Oklahoma, with a primary focus on Okmulgee county. In particular, the Foundation is especially interested in supporting projects which meet basic human needs defined as food, shelter, and basic education, and which help dependent people obtain independence. Cultural programs whose aim is to provide cultural enrichment and experiences to those who otherwise would be unable to participate also receive high priority. The Foundation welcomes grant requests of any size but aims to provide assistance in amounts of not less than $1,000 or more than $500,000 to any particular recipient on an annual basis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that are exempt from Federal Income Taxes under Sec 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and serve Okmulgee and Tulsa Counties are eligible to apply.The Foundation endeavors to provide meaningful financial assistance to qualified non-religious educational, charitable, cultural, and scientific organizations located primarily in northeast Oklahoma, with a primary focus on Okmulgee county.