matching funds programs

Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO) grows and sustains important causes and organizations in communities across the state and assists donors in their philanthropic giving. CFO is committed to creating funds that help communities meet the challenges of changing times; to connecting donors with community needs in supporting the long term impact of vital community organizations; and meeting the charitable needs of all Oklahomans in communities large and small...now and forever. 

To promote community philanthropy and involvement and to strengthen community development, charitable organizations, and current CFO member organizations, Oklahoma donors have generously contributed for these matching funds programs.

Contact Susan R. Graves or Amy Klinge at 405/488.1450 or 877/689.7726 with questions.

Program A   FOR NEW COMMUNITY FUNDS 
(Available January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 or while funds are available)

To help local leaders build and govern permanent community endowment funds.

  • 1:1 (dollar for dollar) match up to $10,000
  • Communities may take up to 6 months to complete the match with broad-based fundraising efforts (i.e. multiple donors)
  • Sub-funds (individual agency designated endowments, scholarship funds, etc.) are eligible for a separate designated endowment match (see Matching Funds Program B)

Program B   FOR NEW ENDOWMENT FUNDS
(available January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 or while funds are available)

To help organizations establish permanent endowment funds.

  • 50% match up to a maximum match of $5,000
  • Awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • Eligible funds nonprofit/charitable organizations, local education foundations, scholarship endowments, and individual/family/corporate endowments benefiting public charities


Program C   FOR GROWING CURRENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS
(available January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 or while funds are available)

To strengthen established endowment funds at Communities Foundation of Oklahoma.

  • 30% match up to a maximum match of $3,000
  • Awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • Only one match will be awarded per organization; those with multiple funds may designate how the match will be distributed among those funds.

Download comparison sheet of programs A, B and C.


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