BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / Oklahoma / El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  ·  EIN 731463569  ·  Private foundation

El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is a Oklahoma-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $15.6M in annual giving against $260.1M in assets. This page documents the 611 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$15.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$260.1M
Total assets
611
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation funds

El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq RightsMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, lgbtq people.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationlgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Casady School
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.5M2024
University of Texas Md Anderson
GENERAL PURPOSE
Houston, TX$1.3M2024
University of Texas Md Anderson
GENERAL PURPOSE
Houston, TX$1.3M2023
University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Norman, OK$1.0M2023
University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Norman, OK$1.0M2024
Mercy Health Center Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
St Louis, MO$1.0M2017
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2017
Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2022
University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Norman, OK$1.0M2022
Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2024
Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2023
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2023
Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2023
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2024
Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2024

El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$9.6M
2022$12.7M
2023$14.1M
2024$15.6M

How to apply for funding from El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

From El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gaylordfoundation.com.

Is El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

Does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation fund?
El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Casady School, University of Texas Md Anderson, University of Texas Md Anderson. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation give in grants?
El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation reported $15.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.0M over 611 grants.
Where is El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation located?
El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 731463569.
How can I find foundations similar to El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

Foundations similar to El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

Other Oklahoma grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.