Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 73-6103398
Foundation Overview
Based in Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $534,435 to organizations in Oklahoma and Virginia. Individual grants range from $78 to $6,720, with a median award of $3,360.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 12 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Oklahoma, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oklahoma, funding concentrates in Oklahoma City (15%), Enid (6%), Chandler (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 45% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (83%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enid News & Eagle | $4,000 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2025 | 2024 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $3,360 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2025 | 2024 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2025 | 2024 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2025 | 2024 |
| Andy Dosset | $3,000 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Clifton Adcock | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Garrett Yalch | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| The Frontier | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Ruby Topalian | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Bartlesville Examiner - Enterprise | $1,500 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Watch | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Investigative Journalism Award | 2024 |
| Stillwater News Press | $200 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2025 | 2024 |
| Claremore Daily Progress | $3,360 | Claremore, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,360 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2023 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,360 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $3,360 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Midwest City Beacon | $3,360 | Midwest City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,360 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Stillwater News Press | $3,360 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Oklahoman | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Tulsa World | $3,360 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $2,381 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Miami News-record | $3,360 | Miammi, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Frontier | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Watch | $6,720 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Purcell Register | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Shawnee News-star | $3,360 | Shawnee, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Claremore Daily Progress | $3,360 | Claremore, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,360 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2023 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,360 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $3,360 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Midwest City Beacon | $3,360 | Midwest City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,360 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Stillwater News Press | $3,360 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Oklahoman | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Tulsa World | $3,360 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $2,381 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Miami News-record | $3,360 | Miammi, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Frontier | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Watch | $6,720 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Purcell Register | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| The Shawnee News-star | $3,360 | Shawnee, OK, US | Internship Program 2024 | 2023 |
| Claremore Daily Progress | $78 | Claremore, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Tulsa World | $3,360 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Stillwater News Press | $3,360 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Rush Springs Gazette | $3,360 | Rush Springs, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| The Oklahoman | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Okc Friday | $2,963 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,360 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Midwest City Beacon | $3,360 | Midwest City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Madill Record | $3,360 | Madill, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $3,360 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Journal Record (Okc) | $2,501 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $3,360 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,360 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Duncan Banner | $3,360 | Duncan, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,360 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Countywide & Sun (Tecumseh) | $3,360 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Claremore Daily Progress | $78 | Claremore, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Tulsa World | $3,360 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Stillwater News Press | $3,360 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Rush Springs Gazette | $3,360 | Rush Springs, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| The Oklahoman | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Okc Friday | $2,963 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,360 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Midwest City Beacon | $3,360 | Midwest City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Madill Record | $3,360 | Madill, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $3,360 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Journal Record (Okc) | $2,501 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $3,360 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,360 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Duncan Banner | $3,360 | Duncan, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,360 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Countywide & Sun (Tecumseh) | $3,360 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Claremore Daily Progress | $78 | Claremore, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Tulsa World | $3,360 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Stillwater News Press | $3,360 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Rush Springs Gazette | $3,360 | Rush Springs, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| The Oklahoman | $3,360 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Okc Friday | $2,963 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,360 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Midwest City Beacon | $3,360 | Midwest City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Madill Record | $3,360 | Madill, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $3,360 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lawton Constitution | $3,360 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Journal Record (Okc) | $2,501 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $3,360 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,360 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Duncan Banner | $3,360 | Duncan, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,360 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Countywide & Sun (Tecumseh) | $3,360 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Lincoln County News | $3,360 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2023 | 2022 |
| Ada News | $3,508 | Ada, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Countywide & Sun | $2,830 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Cushing Citizen | $3,002 | Cushing, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $3,018 | Enid, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $2,804 | Guthrie, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Lincoln County News | $2,796 | Chandler, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Muskogee Pheonix | $2,755 | Muskogee, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Norman Transcript | $3,068 | Norman, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Okc Friday | $3,231 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Sequoyah County Times | $2,810 | Sallisaw, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Stillwater News Press | $5,600 | Stillwater, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Stilwell Democrat Journal | $2,808 | Stilwell, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| The Duncan Banner | $3,209 | Duncan, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| The Lawton Constitution | $2,800 | Lawton, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| The Oklahoman | $4,032 | Mclean, VA, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Tulsa World | $4,080 | Tulsa, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $3,576 | Weatherford, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Yukon Review And Mustang News | $2,800 | Yukon, OK, US | Internship Program 2022 | 2021 |
| Ada News | $2,800 | Ada, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Countywide & Sun | $2,800 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Cushing Citizen | $2,800 | Cushing, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Duncan Banner | $2,800 | Duncan, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $2,800 | Enid, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $2,800 | Guthrie, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Lawton Constitution | $2,800 | Lawton, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Lincoln County News | $2,800 | Chandler, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Muskogee Pheonix | $2,800 | Muskogee, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Norman Transcript | $2,800 | Norman, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Okc Friday | $2,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Oklahoman | $2,800 | Mclean, VA, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Sequoyah County Times | $2,800 | Sallisaw, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stillwater News Press | $5,600 | Stillwater, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stilwell Democrat Journal | $2,800 | Stilwell, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Tulsa World | $2,800 | Tulsa, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $2,800 | Weatherford, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Yukon Review And Mustang News | $2,800 | Yukon, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Ada News | $2,800 | Ada, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Countywide & Sun | $2,800 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Cushing Citizen | $2,800 | Cushing, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Duncan Banner | $2,800 | Duncan, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $2,800 | Enid, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $2,800 | Guthrie, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Lawton Constitution | $2,800 | Lawton, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Lincoln County News | $2,800 | Chandler, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Muskogee Pheonix | $2,800 | Muskogee, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Norman Transcript | $2,800 | Norman, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Okc Friday | $2,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Oklahoman | $2,800 | Mclean, VA, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Sequoyah County Times | $2,800 | Sallisaw, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stillwater News Press | $5,600 | Stillwater, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stilwell Democrat Journal | $2,800 | Stilwell, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Tulsa World | $2,800 | Tulsa, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $2,800 | Weatherford, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Yukon Review And Mustang News | $2,800 | Yukon, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Ada News | $2,800 | Ada, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Countywide & Sun | $2,800 | Tecumseh, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Cushing Citizen | $2,800 | Cushing, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Duncan Banner | $2,800 | Duncan, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Enid News & Eagle | $2,800 | Enid, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Guthrie News Leader | $2,800 | Guthrie, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Lawton Constitution | $2,800 | Lawton, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Lincoln County News | $2,800 | Chandler, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Muskogee Pheonix | $2,800 | Muskogee, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Norman Transcript | $2,800 | Norman, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Okc Friday | $2,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| The Oklahoman | $2,800 | Mclean, VA, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Sequoyah County Times | $2,800 | Sallisaw, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stillwater News Press | $5,600 | Stillwater, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Stilwell Democrat Journal | $2,800 | Stilwell, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Tulsa World | $2,800 | Tulsa, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Weatherford Daily News | $2,800 | Weatherford, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
| Yukon Review And Mustang News | $2,800 | Yukon, OK, US | Scholarship For Internship Program | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 73-6103398 |
| Website | http://www.okpress.com/onf |
| Address | 3601 N LINCOLN BLVD Oklahoma City, OK 73105-0000 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Vice President | Mark Thomas |
|---|---|
| President | Cindy Allen |
| Treasurer | Brian Blansett |
| Trustee | Barb Walter |
| Trustee | Clytie Bunyan |
Forms 990-PF
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