Public charity · Oklahoma City, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $55,000
- Typical grant
- $15,000 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $27,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $55K | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Billy MeadePresident
- David BattlesExecutive vice-president
- Alan HerndonDirector of gift planning
- Darrell CatesConference & church relations
- Jacob BussellController & treasurer
- Rev Derrek BelaseBoard member
- Barbara BraughtBoard chairperson
- Rev David BurrisBoard member
- Rev Carol Cook MooreBoard member
- Allen EvansBoard secretary
- Joe HallBoard vice-chairperson
- Donald KimBoard member
- Linda LambertBoard member
- Steve LongBoard member
- Rev Tish MalloyBoard member
- Bishop Laura MerrillBoard member
- Brian RobertsBoard member
- Kirk WashburnBoard member
- Linda BrinkworthBoard member
- Doug DowlerBoard member
- Db GreenBoard member
- Jeff HedrickBoard member
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Undergrad seminary scholarships
- Prayer room ministry support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church Upper Room | Nashville, Davidson County | Prayer room ministry support | $40K |
| United Methodist Higher Education F | Nashville, Davidson County | Undergrad seminary scholarships | $15K |
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