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Sarkeys Foundation

Norman, Oklahoma  ·  EIN 730736496  ·  Private foundation

Sarkeys Foundation is a private foundation based in Norman, Oklahoma. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.1M in grants paid and $118.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 403 individual grants from this funder — $21.7M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$118.8M
Total assets
403
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Sarkeys Foundation funds

Sarkeys Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved, low-income communities.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationjustice involvedlow-income communitiesmen boysrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sarkeys Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment
SEE ATTACHMENT
See Attachment, OK$4.4M2025
Attachment 14
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Norman, OK$3.1M2020
Home Integration Inc
LINDSEY CAMPUS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Shawnee, OK$250K2023
Care Center - Child Abuse Response and Evaluation
THE CARE CENTER BUILDING EXPANSION
Oklahoma City, OK$250K2023
Home Integration Inc
LINDSEY CAMPUS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Tahlequah, OK$250K2024
Care Center - Child Abuse Response and Evaluation
THE CARE CENTER BUILDING EXPANSION
Oklahoma City, OK$250K2022
Home Integration Inc
LINDSEY CAMPUS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Shawnee, OK$250K2022
Crosstown Learning Center Inc
FIVE YEAR GRANT ($228,000.00 PER YEAR) TO BRING TEACHING STAFF SALARIES COMMENSURATE WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING SALARIES.
Tulsa, OK$228K2022
Crosstown Learning Center Inc
FIVE YEAR GRANT ($228,000.00 PER YEAR) TO BRING TEACHING STAFF SALARIES COMMENSURATE WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING SALARIES.
Tulsa, OK$228K2023
Crosstown Learning Center Inc
FIVE YEAR GRANT ($228,000.00 PER YEAR) TO BRING TEACHING STAFF SALARIES COMMENSURATE WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING SALARIES.
Tulsa Metro, OK$228K2024
Dean a Mcgee Eye Institute
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENDOWED CHAIR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Oklahoma City Metro, OK$200K2024
Dean a Mcgee Eye Institute
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENDOWED CHAIR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Oklahoma City, OK$200K2022
Dean a Mcgee Eye Institute
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENDOWED CHAIR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Oklahoma City, OK$200K2023
Gateway to Prevention and Recovery
EXPECT HOPE CAMPAIGN
Shawnee, OK$125K2023
Gateway to Prevention and Recovery
EXPECT HOPE CAMPAIGN
Shawnee, OK$125K2024

Sarkeys Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.1M
2022$4.7M
2023$5.4M
2024$4.2M
2025$4.4M

How to apply for funding from Sarkeys Foundation

Sarkeys Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at sarkeys.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Sarkeys Foundation

Does Sarkeys Foundation accept grant applications?
Sarkeys Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Sarkeys Foundation fund?
Sarkeys Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include See Attachment, Attachment 14, Home Integration Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sarkeys Foundation give in grants?
Sarkeys Foundation reported $3.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.7M over 403 grants.
Where is Sarkeys Foundation located?
Sarkeys Foundation is based in Norman, Oklahoma. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 730736496.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sarkeys 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 Sarkeys Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.