BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INCClosed
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-5159666
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-5159666
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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Because We Care Philanthropy Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida. With a total of $6.1 million in grants paid to 53 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED, AND/OR UNDERPRIVILEGED. WE WILL ALSO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES AS THEY ARISE. THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS WE SPONSOR.
Cause Areas
1
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$4M
36%

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC
$2M
18%

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC?
No. BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC give?
BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida. 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 BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC make each year?
In 2024, BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC fund recently?
In 2024, BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC, and EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC?
BECAUSE WE CARE PHILANTHROPY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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