Giving – Osteopathic Founders Foundation

Community Grants

The Osteopathic Founders Foundation represents the osteopathic profession through its charitable work in the community. The Foundation is committed to improving the health of Tulsa and surrounding areas of northeastern Oklahoma through support of projects consistent with the osteopathic philosophy and with the mission of the Foundation.

Our intention is to invest in communities within northeastern Oklahoma with small grants, not exceeding $5,000.

The Foundation accepts applications from organizations determined to be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grant applications from individuals are not accepted.

We will consider requests for sponsorships of special events in limited circumstances, however neither direct mail nor telemarketing solicitations will be considered. (At this time, requests for event sponsorship are not being considered.)

The Charitable Gifts Committee generally awards grants twice per year, in spring and fall. If funding allows, there may be a third meeting scheduled during the winter.

If a proposed project falls within our granting parameters and aligns with trustee interests, additional information may be requested from the applicant.

Application Guidelines

Applicants must submit all materials electronically through the grant application portal. Applications may be submitted at any time, as there is no general deadline; updates for specific meeting submission deadlines will be posted as available.

Applications Should Include:

The completed online Grant Application (link provided below)
A cover letter, addressed to Sherri Wise, President/CEO, describing the program in need of funding, an explanation of the program’s importance to improving community health, and a clear statement of expected outcomes (PDF format)
A program budget (PDF format)
The organization’s logo (jpg or png format)
Any additional supporting documents, optional

Additional Requirements and Restrictions:

Requests must focus on projects related to direct client outcomes
Requests for capital campaigns or capital improvements will not be considered
Organizations may receive funding only once per calendar year (12 months from the last grant issued)
Preference is given to organizations that are invited to apply
Organizations that receive funding must submit a complete report detailing how funds were used before submitting a new application (link provided below)

UPDATE FOR 2026

The Osteopathic Founders Foundation has determined that the focus of its grant-making in 2026 will remain focused on addressing food insecurity for vulnerable Oklahomans. Special attention will be given to organizations who serve people who are economically disadvantaged, the elderly, children, persons with disabilities, pregnant and parenting women, and justice involved men and women.

Funding will also be available to support the provision of primary health care services for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Wrap around services critical to that of healthcare will also be considered.

Our intention is to invest in communities within northeastern Oklahoma. Funding is available to organizations only once during a calendar year and preference is given to those organizations invited to apply. Allocations will be made in the spring and fall, and in some years an additional allocation before the end of the year.

Also note that at this time, requests for event sponsorship are not being considered.

Due to increasing food insecurity and the number of requests received, we are unable to provide funds to all who apply. Please know that, in no way, does this minimize our respect for the important work of your organization and we hope that as our recovery continues our funding opportunities will broaden again. An application for the same organization will only be accepted once a calendar year.

Applications received after July 14th, 2026 will be reserved for the winter meeting.

Please click HERE to complete the Community Grant Application.

If you have received a grant within the last year and need to submit your report on how the funds were expended, please click HERE to complete the Community Grant Report. Note that you will need a copy of your signed Grant Agreement as a reference when completing the report.

2026 Grant Recipients

We are honored to recognize the organizations who received grants in 2026 and whose continued efforts are making a meaningful difference in the fight against food insecurity in northeastern Oklahoma.