Sarkeys Foundation Awards Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits
By : Kate Thompson
Posted May 25, 2010 15:49 to Sarkeys News
The Sarkeys Foundation announced today grants totaling $747,000 to 30 nonprofits in Oklahoma. Eighty charitable organizations with 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status submitted proposals.
“This year was a highly competitive process as we had a record number of requests and a lower amount to distribute because of the economic impact on our investments,” said Kim Henry, executive director. “We are proud of these nonprofits that continue to do important work across our state and are pleased we’re able to provide critical financial support during these challenging times.”
Since its founding in 1962, Sarkeys has awarded more than $70 million in grants for education, social services, arts and culture, health care and medical research, and environmental projects. Trustees and staff of the foundation continue to fulfill the mission of improving the quality of life in Oklahoma.
The grants are:
Boys and Girls Club in Chelsea , $15,000 for support of the summer program; BritVil Community Food Pantry in Oklahoma City, $9,950 to provide milk for each family served; Celebrations Preschool, Inc. in Oklahoma City, $15,000 to purchase new computers and software; Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., $10,000 to support the Oklahoma Salute to the Vietnam Veteran; Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Tulsa, $40,000 for their comprehensive therapeutic children's program; Gabriel's House in Duncan, $10,010 for computers for the after school program; Health Alliance for the Uninsured in Oklahoma City, $25,000 to purchase medications for the Central Pharmacy; Health for Friends in Norman, $50,000 to expand health care services; Hope Center in Edmond, $5,000 to purchase computers; Infant Crisis Services in Oklahoma City, $30,000 for food, formula, and diapers; Iron Gate in Tulsa, $41,500 for the Healthy Food Initiative program; Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, $25,000 to provide legal staffing for a courthouse help desk for victims of domestic violence; Life Change Ballroom in Oklahoma City, $9,250 for scholarships for the summer program; New Hope Camp in Tulsa, $16,000 for the residential summer camp for children whose parents are or have been incarcerated; Northwest Family Services in Alva, $44, 608 for the outreach and early intervention program in Waynoka and Freedom; Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, $25,000 for education and training programs; Parents Assistance Center in Oklahoma City, $10,000 for their children's counseling program; Possibilities in Oklahoma City, $15,000 to support of the Possibilities Innovation Program; Sayre Public School Foundation, $5,000 to purchase books for classroom libraries; Senior Law Resource Center in Oklahoma City, $20,000 to support program to prevent and address financial exploitation of the elderly and other vulnerable adults; Shawnee Rescue Mission, $175,000 to fund a resource facility; The Junior League of Norman, $25,000 for new playground equipment for the Baby Steps program; The Prairie House Foundation in Duncan, $4,831 to purchase computer and software; Town and Country School in Tulsa, $4,385 to purchase computers for five classrooms; Travelers Aid Society of Oklahoma City, $13,200 for a phone system and multi-function copier; William W. Barnes Children's Advocacy Center in Claremore, $28,235 to purchase an iRecord video and audio system; YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, $15,000 for the military welcome center at Will Rogers airport; Young Women's Christian Association of Tulsa, $20,000 to help bridge the budget gap in daycare costs for 67 children; Youth at Heart in Tulsa, $15,000 for the summer Teen Initiative Program; Youth Services of Tulsa, $26,000 for the Transitional Living Program for homeless youth.
For additional information about Sarkeys Foundation and the process to apply for grants, visit the website at www.sarkeys.org or call 405-364-3703.
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Gail Loafman
June 12, 2010 15:56
The Prairie House Foundation was delighted to be among those selected for this round of grants by the Sarkeys Foundation. They are such a great organization for our state! We appreciate their help probably more than they will ever know. The people there are so nice to deal with. Oklahoma is a great state full of great people helping others. Thanks for your help, Sarkeys!
(PS website under re-construction)
Gail Loafman, Chairman