EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
Oklahoma City, OK, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
73-1463569
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Oklahoma City, OK, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
73-1463569
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a strong grantmaking scale with a total of $15.6 million distributed across 297 grantees in 2024. The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York, and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the foundation's profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
$6.1M
5%

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC
$5.6M
5%

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc
$5.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
134
Median 1st year grant
$10.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION?
Yes. EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION give?
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York. 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 EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $15.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC, and United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION’s website.
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