OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION
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The Oklahoma Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting legal initiatives and access to justice within Oklahoma. With a total of $3.1 million in grants paid to 73 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are extended by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION PROVIDES ANNUAL FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF JUSTICE, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM.
Cause Areas
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Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA INC
$1.8M
13%
OKLAHOMA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN INC
$816K
6%
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
$796.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
61
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION?
No. OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION give?
OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA INC, OKLAHOMA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN INC, and OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION?
OKLAHOMA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.