The Community Foundation of Ardmore was established to provide financial assistance to qualifying nonprofit organizations that are engaged in charitable activities in southern Oklahoma. Grants for specific projects and general operating expenses are considered.
Qualifying organizations are those located in, or primarily serving, Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray, and Stephens Counties in Oklahoma. The organizations must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization or a city government or subdivision thereof.
Requests from individuals are not eligible for consideration.
Areas of Interest
Grants in the following areas of interest are considered:
- Youth Development
Programs aimed at benefiting and advancing the development of youth residing in the Foundation’s service area - Social Services
Programs providing services to the under-resourced, low-income, homeless, or impaired - Civic Improvements
Beautification of communities, preserving the environment and natural areas, construction of community parks or sports facilities - Cultural Enhancement
Projects that provide, promote, and sustain access to the visual and performing arts - Education
Programs that advance the education of local residents of all ages - Health
Healthcare delivery, preventative and rehabilitative programs, health related capital projects
Should your request not fall in these areas, contact us for guidance.