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Est.

1975

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Esther Blessington Testamentary Trust is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $39.4K in grants paid to five grantees in 2025, the trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF UNION CENTER CEMETERY INC OF WOODS COUNTY, OK, AND (AS OF JUNE 25, 2015) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN WOODS AND ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
Total Funding Given
$39.4K
2025
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.4K
J
Jay Leeper
Board Member
C
Carl Hartwig
Board Member
J
J L Clark
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR?
No. ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR give?
ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma. 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 ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR make each year?
In 2025, ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $39 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR fund recently?
In 2025, ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include UNION CENTER CEMETERY INC, CHEROKEE STRIP MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation Inc and Alumni Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR?
ESTHER BLESSINGTON TESTAMENTARY TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.