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Inasmuch Foundation Announces $2.65 Million in Capital Campaign Investments Advancing Oklahoma City’s Future
Inasmuch Foundation has distributed $2.65 million in capital campaign investments to five Oklahoma City institutions whose projects will shape the city's cultural landscape, expand access to essential services, strengthen economic opportunity, and accelerate medical discovery. These investments reflect a long-term commitment to projects that are not only transformational in scale, but are designed to serve the community for generations.
Announcing $5.79 Million in Grant Funding
Through the Fall 2025 grant cycle, Inasmuch Foundation has distributed $5.79 million to 43 nonprofit organizations advancing Community Enhancement, Education, Human Services, and Journalism.
Announcing Nearly $55,000 in Emergency Food Security Funding
During the recent interruption of federal SNAP benefits, Inasmuch Foundation distributed nearly $55,000 in emergency food security funding to 23 Oklahoma nonprofits to help ensure families could continue putting food on the table.
Announcing $7.16 Million in Spring 2025 Grants
As part of the Spring 2025 grant cycle, Inasmuch Foundation is proud to distribute $7.16 million to nonprofit organizations supporting Community Enhancement, Education, Human Services, and Journalism programs. This cycle’s grants include funding for critical issues facing Oklahomans, including food insecurity, youth mental health, and arts access, as well as nationwide funding to close journalism gaps.
Inasmuch Foundation Will Distribute $13 Million in Fall 2024 Grants
As part of the Fall 2024 grant cycle, Inasmuch Foundation is proud to distribute $13 million to nonprofit organizations supporting transformative work across the Foundation’s focus areas…
Inasmuch Foundation Announces More Than $22 Million in Grant Awards
Inasmuch Foundation is pleased to share the full list of Spring 2024 grant recipients, who will receive more than $22 million combined. The funding will be distributed to 55 nonprofit organizations, split across Inasmuch Foundation’s four focus areas…
Impacting the Community: Inasmuch Foundation Announces $6.1 Million in Grant Awards
Inasmuch Foundation is excited to announce the fall grant awards totaling $6.1 million in funding to support 73 nonprofit organizations. These grants were awarded to organizations aligned with the Foundation’s interest areas…
Inasmuch Foundation Announces $6.3 Million in Grant Awards
Inasmuch Foundation is excited to announce the spring grant awards totaling $6.3 million in funding to support 62 nonprofit organizations. These grants were awarded to organizations aligned with the Foundation’s interest areas…
Inasmuch Foundation Awards $4.3 Million in Recent Grant Funding
Inasmuch Foundation celebrates Giving Tuesday by distributing $4.3 million in grant funding to 57 nonprofits, including more than $2.8 million to 32 nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma, $1.1 million to 17 journalism organizations nationwide, and $325,000 to 7 nonprofits serving Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Inasmuch Foundation distributes $3.7 million in recent grant awards
Inasmuch Foundation announces $3.7 million in grant funding to eight nonprofit organizations serving Central Oklahoma in the areas of community, education, human services, and journalism. Grantees will utilize this funding to serve Oklahoma City by advancing their diverse missions and expanding their community-wide impact.
Inasmuch Foundation announces $9.1 million of funding to nonprofit organizations
Inasmuch Foundation announces the distribution of $9.1 million in grant funding to 73 nonprofits, including over $7.3 million to 57 nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma, and $1.68 million to 16 nonprofit journalism organizations.
Inasmuch Foundation announces $4.75 million in grants
Inasmuch Foundation awards $4.75 million in grant funding to 55 nonprofits, including over $3 million to 33 nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma, $1.4 million to 16 nonprofit journalism organizations, and $350,000 to 6 nonprofits serving Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Oklahoma Clearinghouse Promotes Public-Private Partnership to Target Improvements to Oklahoma Early Childhood Systems
Today, OPSR announced the receipt of $500,000 from private philanthropy in support of the Oklahoma Clearinghouse for Early Childhood Success; a statewide program focused on elevating best practices in early childhood development.
Inasmuch Foundation Announces $6.6 million in grants
We are thrilled to award $6.6 million total in grant funding to 78 nonprofits, including $5.4 million to 52 nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma, $1,175,000 to 18 nonprofit journalism organizations, and $75,000 to 8 nonprofits serving Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Inasmuch Foundation Announces $7.7 million in grants
We are pleased to announce the distribution of $7.7 million in grants, including $7.025 million to 74 nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma. Another $675,000 was awarded to 7 organizations supporting the Colorado Springs community.
Legal and Employment Services Emergency Grants
Our first round of emergency grantmaking concludes with the following five grants to organizations providing vital support to individuals seeking hope through employment, housing and legal services. As Central Oklahoma moves into the reopening and recovery phases of the pandemic, these organizations have pivoted to assist vulnerable individuals in navigating the increased legal, economic and employment challenges presented by COVID-19.
Inasmuch Foundation Awards $55,000 in Emergency Grants for Early Childhood and Mental Health Services
We are thrilled to announce this round of emergency grants supporting child care services for front-line workers and mental health services for vulnerable families in Central Oklahoma. “Each of these organizations worked collaboratively to serve vital needs within our community,” said Inasmuch Foundation Senior Program Officer, Sarah Roberts. “As always, our valuable partners say it best and their true leadership is outlined below. We are privileged at Inasmuch Foundation to get to work alongside these wonderful community servants.”
Inasmuch Foundation Awards $130,000 in Grants Focused on Food Security
We are excited to announce emergency grants totaling $130,000 to four organizations focused on food security. As the COVID-19 pandemic challenges our country, state, cities, and communities, we continue to be amazed by the response from our local nonprofit organizations to step-up to meet their clients' needs.
$215,000 in First Round of Emergency Grants to Oklahoma
Thank you to everyone that completed our COVID-19 Survey. Your responses have given our team a great snapshot of the critical needs within our community and the inspiring response of the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce our first round of emergency grants for Central Oklahoma, totaling $215,000. We are continuing to identify partners for additional emergency grants, as well as work through our annual spring grant cycle. Our team is reaching out directly to partners who've completed the survey to apply for our invitation-only emergency grants.
Spring Grant Cycle and COVID-19 Updates
In times of rapid change, we are grateful for all the nonprofit organizations mobilizing to meet the growing needs of our community. Now more than ever, we value our partnerships and will be reaching out to our grantees during this challenging time. Currently, all Inasmuch Foundation employees are working remotely until April 6th. A full staff directory can be found here. Please reach out with any questions or concerns via email or our cell phones.