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.