Funder directory Oklahoma MERKEL FAMILY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · TULSA, OK · EIN 736248411

MERKEL FAMILY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,500–$46,055

median $20,000

Giving (latest FY)

$153,425

7 grants · FY2025

Assets

$3,337,059

gives in OK, TX

Education · 90%Arts & culture · 7%Philanthropy · 3%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: LETTER DETAILING ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE & AMOUNT & USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS. COPY OF 501(C)(3) LETTER.

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: MUST BE AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRS SECS 501(C)(3) & 170(C)(2).

Contact: JOHN B TURNER · 2431 E 61ST ST STE 602, TULSA, OK, 741361243 · 9187445222

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · STILLWATER, OK GENERAL FUND $65,000
THE CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL · TYLER, TX GENERAL FUND $33,425
THE SALVATION ARMY · TULSA, OK GENERAL FUND $25,000
O R U GOLDEN EAGLE CLUB INC · TULSA, OK GENERAL FUND $20,000
HEART OF ROUTE 66 AUTO MUSEUM INC · SAPULPA, OK GENERAL FUND $5,000
THE PENCIL BOX INC · TULSA, OK GENERAL FUND $2,500
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · TULSA, OK GENERAL FUND $2,500

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.