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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 73-1236059

American Fidelity Foundation

A private foundation in Oklahoma City, OK. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 205 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,380,544

    Grants listed
    205
    Assets, end of year
    $48,097,093
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,150,420

    Grants listed
    210
    Assets, end of year
    $44,467,300
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,914,414

    Grants listed
    227
    Assets, end of year
    $41,965,225
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,101,471

    Grants listed
    234
    Assets, end of year
    $43,778,786
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,631,865

    Grants listed
    251
    Assets, end of year
    $38,530,899

Grants paid in 2024

205 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. North OKC Soccer Club IncOklahoma City, OK

    Park development/Youth soccer programs

    $275,000
  2. United Way of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Campaign pledge

    $257,000
  3. American Red CrossOklahoma City, OK

    Disaster relief

    $111,925
  4. Regional Food Bank of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Annual food drive

    $80,054
  5. American Academy in RomeNew York, NY

    Scholarships, student financial aid, awards

    $76,098
  6. Allied Arts FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Advancement of the arts/Campaign pledge

    $74,150
  7. Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/outreach program/music/theater support

    $67,945
  8. RIVERSPORT FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Riversport expansion and support

    $63,237
  9. OU FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Program Assistance

    $49,100
  10. Scissortail Park FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/General financial support

    $45,000
  11. Oklahoma City Public Schools FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $44,760
  12. Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Endowment fund/General financial support

    $43,760
  13. Oklahoma State FairOklahoma City, OK

    Student scholarship program

    $42,500
  14. Oklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OK

    History/education services

    $30,100
  15. The NEA FoundationWashington, DC

    Education Support

    $30,000
  16. University of Central Oklahoma FdtnEdmond, OK

    Scholarship/General financial support

    $28,000
  17. First Americans Museum FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Cultural awareness

    $25,000
  18. Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of AmericaOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $24,300
  19. Canterbury VoicesOklahoma City, OK

    Support for families in need

    $23,657
  20. National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OK

    Western history preservation

    $22,170
  21. YMCA of Greater Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Annual campaign

    $21,150
  22. Oklahoma Engineering FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    MATHCOUNTS program

    $21,000
  23. Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma CountyOklahoma City, OK

    Youth mentoring program

    $20,350
  24. YWCA Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/General financial support

    $20,160
  25. Dallas Wings Community FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Sponsorship support

    $20,000
  26. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterOklahoma City, OK

    Education Outreach Grant

    $20,000
  27. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Feeding those affected by natural disasters

    $20,000
  28. Oklahoma Cleats for KidsOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $19,650
  29. Possibilities IncOklahoma City, OK

    Education outreach

    $19,000
  30. Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK

    Actuarial Internship Program

    $18,500
  31. Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High SchoolOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $17,750
  32. Variety Care FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/General financial support

    $17,000
  33. Oklahoma City PhilharmonicOklahoma City, OK

    Annual concert sponsorship

    $16,500
  34. Freedom City IncOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $15,000
  35. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Heart disease/stroke research

    $14,849
  36. Wings Special Needs CommunityEdmond, OK

    General financial support

    $14,500
  37. OSU FoundationStillwater, OK

    Scholarship/General financial support

    $14,350
  38. Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Womens Center Support

    $14,000
  39. Bishop McGuinnessOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $11,500
  40. Positive TomorrowsOklahoma City, OK

    Education outreach/General financial support

    $11,500
  41. Great Expectations FoundationTahlequah, OK

    Teacher training

    $10,500
  42. Pittsburg State University FoundationPittsburg, KS

    Scholarship Assistance

    $10,500
  43. Oklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $10,145
  44. Big Brothers Big Sisters of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Mentoring program

    $10,000
  45. CASA of Oklahoma CountyNew York, NY

    Medical aid to underdeveloped countries

    $10,000
  46. Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VA

    Grant initiative for educators

    $10,000
  47. First Tee of Metropolitan Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Education outreach

    $10,000
  48. John W Rex Charter Elementary SchoolOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $10,000
  49. Maui Health FoundationWailuku, HI

    General financial support

    $10,000
  50. St Luke's United Methodist ChurchOklahoma City, OK

    Meals on Wheels assistance

    $10,000
  51. Community Literacy CentersOklahoma City, OK

    Literacy training

    $9,900
  52. Center of Family LoveOkarche, OK

    Assistance for the disabled

    $9,700
  53. Oklahoma City BeautifulOklahoma City, OK

    Park maintenance

    $9,670
  54. Oklahoma Center for NonprofitsOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $9,660
  55. OSU Foundation - Men's GolfStillwater, OK

    Scholarship Assistance

    $9,600
  56. Children's Health FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Childhood disease research

    $9,400
  57. Oklahoma City National Memorial FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $9,400
  58. Fields & Futures FoundationEdmond, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $9,336
  59. Oklahoma City BalletOklahoma City, OK

    Annual campaign

    $9,250
  60. Infant Crisis ServicesOklahoma City, OK

    Baby mobile

    $9,000
  61. Next Gen Under 30 FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Educational Outreach Program

    $8,700
  62. Junior Achievement of OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Youth services for a successful future

    $8,090
  63. Lyric Theatre of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $7,820
  64. Make-A-Wish OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Trip scholarships for terminally ill patients

    $7,680
  65. A Chance to Change FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education/Prevention for Addiction

    $7,500
  66. deadCENTER FilmOklahoma City, OK

    Festival donation

    $7,500
  67. Oklahoma Council on Economic EducationEdmond, OK

    Education Outreach

    $7,500
  68. Oklahoma Youth OrchestrasOklahoma City, OK

    Music education

    $7,500
  69. Urban League of Greater Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/General financial support

    $7,485
  70. Girl Scouts Western OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $7,380
  71. Jim Thorpe AssociationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $6,730
  72. Downtown Oklahoma City InitiativesOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $6,700
  73. Leadership OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Education Outreach

    $6,600
  74. Christ the King SchoolNichols Hills, OK

    Education Assistance

    $6,500
  75. Leadership Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK

    Education Outreach

    $6,350
  76. Edmond Public School FoundationEdmond, OK

    Education Support

    $6,000
  77. March of DimesArlington, VA

    March for Babies Sponsorship

    $6,000
  78. American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    Cancer research and assistance

    $5,872
  79. ReMerge of Oklahoma County IncOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship/General financial support

    $5,848
  80. The Oklahoma AcademyBartlesville, OK

    General financial support

    $5,650
  81. Library Endowment TrustOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $5,600
  82. Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma ChapterOklahoma City, OK

    Alzheimers research

    $5,000
  83. Bethany Children's Health CenterBethany, OK

    Inpatient pediatric rehab facility

    $5,000
  84. Brendon McLarty Memorial FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Youth choruses program

    $5,000
  85. Calm Waters Center for Children and FamiliesOklahoma City, OK

    Volunteer training program

    $5,000
  86. Center for Children and Families IncNorman, OK

    family services/child welfare/mental health counseling

    $5,000
  87. Creative OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $5,000
  88. Dean McGee Eye Institute FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Vision research

    $5,000
  89. Dinner With Love FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Charity/Non-profit support

    $5,000
  90. Executive Service Corps of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Volunteer management consulting

    $5,000
  91. Hope UnitedOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $5,000
  92. i2E IncOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $5,000
  93. International Gymnastics Hall of FameOklahoma City, OK

    Sports education

    $5,000
  94. Intervention and Crisis Advocacy NetworkChichasha, OK

    Crisis helpline

    $5,000
  95. NewView OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Educational Outreach Program

    $5,000
  96. Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $5,000
  97. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the ParkOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $5,000
  98. RACE Dance CollectiveOklahoma City, OK

    Dance education

    $5,000
  99. Special Care IncOklahoma City, OK

    Education outreach program

    $5,000
  100. Special Olympics OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Support for athletes with disabilities

    $5,000
  101. Teach For AmericaNew York, NY

    Education outreach program

    $5,000
  102. The Education and Employment MinistryOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $5,000
  103. The Homeless AllianceOklahoma City, OK

    Low income family support

    $5,000
  104. The Salvation ArmyOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $5,000
  105. Western Plains Youth and Family ServicesWoodward, OK

    Counseling & mental health services

    $5,000
  106. Westminster SchoolOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $5,000
  107. Youth Villages FoundationBartlett, TN

    Childhood emotional and behavioral problems support

    $5,000
  108. KIPP OKC College PrepOklahoma City, OK

    Education support

    $4,720
  109. Oklahoma Project WomanTulsa, OK

    General financial support

    $4,600
  110. Putnam City Schools FoundationWarr Acres, OK

    Education Support

    $4,550
  111. Catholic CharitiesOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $4,450
  112. Santa Fe Family Life CenterOklahoma City, OK

    Youth sports mentoring

    $4,400
  113. Ground Zero Emergency Training CenterNorman, OK

    Search & rescue services

    $4,080
  114. Rainbow FleetOklahoma City, OK

    Education outreach

    $4,000
  115. Sunbeam Family ServicesOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $3,863
  116. JDRF InternationalNew York, NY

    Education/Research for Type I Diabetes

    $3,850
  117. Oklahoma City Community College FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $3,750
  118. Catholic Foundation of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Charity/Non-profit support

    $3,600
  119. Wes Welker FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $3,560
  120. Oklahoma Zoological SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    Animal advocacy

    $3,305
  121. Pivot IncBaltimore, MD

    Community reentry program for women

    $3,200
  122. John Rex Elementary PTAOklahoma City, OK

    Teacher/Parent Support

    $3,000
  123. McCall's Chapel SchoolAda, OK

    Community support

    $3,000
  124. Oklahoma Foundation for ExcellenceOklahoma City, OK

    Fall Forum sponsorship

    $3,000
  125. Gold4Kids Cancer Foundation of TulsaBroken Arrow, OK

    Childhood disease research

    $2,500
  126. Goodwill Industries of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $2,500
  127. Harding Fine Arts Academy FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $2,500
  128. Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and JusticeTulsa, OK

    Legal assistance

    $2,500
  129. SixTwelve IncOklahoma City, OK

    Arts education support

    $2,500
  130. The Oklahoma Caring FoundationTulsa, OK

    Champions of Health Initiative

    $2,500
  131. WovenLifeOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $2,500
  132. Oklahoma Israel ExchangeOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $2,240
  133. CBMC OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $2,150
  134. Latino Community Development AgencyOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $2,100
  135. Arise Single MomsEdmond, OK

    Relief for single mothers

    $2,000
  136. Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)Tulsa, OK

    Education/Research for Type I Diabetes

    $2,000
  137. CornerStone InternationalWilmore, KY

    Mission support

    $2,000
  138. Focus on HomeOklahoma City, OK

    Low income family support

    $2,000
  139. John Marshall High School FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Education Assistance

    $2,000
  140. Oklahomans for the ArtsOklahoma City, OK

    Art advocacy

    $2,000
  141. Science Museum OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $2,000
  142. St Anthony FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $2,000
  143. AutismOklahomaorgEdmond, OK

    Autism research/support

    $1,900
  144. INTEGRIS Health FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $1,700
  145. City CareOklahoma City, OK

    Poverty assistance in OKC

    $1,300
  146. Neighborhood Alliance of Central OKOklahoma City, OK

    Neighborhood safety/awareness

    $1,250
  147. Parkinson Foundation of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $1,100
  148. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Childhood cancer research

    $1,100
  149. Oklahoma Children's TheatreOklahoma City, OK

    General financial support

    $1,080
  150. Arts Council of Oklahoma CityGlendale, CA

    Support for the arts

    $1,000
  151. Christian Appalachian ProjectLexington, KY

    Poverty assistance in Appalachia

    $1,000
  152. Christmas ConnectionOklahoma City, OK

    Low income family support

    $1,000
  153. Daily Living CentersBethany, OK

    Senior citizen care

    $1,000
  154. Down Syndrome Association of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Down syndrome awareness

    $1,000
  155. Food for the HungryPhoenix, AZ

    Poverty assistance for low income people

    $1,000
  156. Health Alliance for the UninsuredOklahoma City, OK

    Health care education/support

    $1,000
  157. Heartland Rabbit Rescue FundBlanchard, OK

    Animal adoption assistance

    $1,000
  158. Heroes in WaitingOklahoma City, OK

    Education Support

    $1,000
  159. Midtown Community Development FdtnOklahoma City, OK

    Charity/Non-profit support

    $1,000
  160. Mount St Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD

    Non-profit university

    $1,000
  161. Nichols Hills Parks IncNichols Hills, OK

    Public park maintenance

    $1,000
  162. Northeast Oklahoma Association of HomeschoolsTulsa, OK

    Education support

    $1,000
  163. Olin College of EngineeringNeedham, MA

    Education Outreach

    $1,000
  164. OSU Foundation SAS Marketing AnalyticsStillwater, OK

    Scholarship Assistance

    $1,000
  165. Peaceful Family OklahomaEdmond, OK

    Family advocacy

    $1,000
  166. Project31Edmond, OK

    Breast cancer research/support

    $1,000
  167. Riding On InsulinWhitefish, MT

    General financial support

    $1,000
  168. The Toby Keith FoundationNorman, OK

    Childhood cancer research

    $1,000
  169. United Way of Asheville & Buncombe CntyAshville, NC

    Campaign pledge

    $1,000
  170. University of Southern Mississippi FdtnHattiesburg, MS

    Scholarship/General financial support

    $1,000
  171. Myriad Gardens FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Event sponsorship

    $900
  172. Polished Network IncDallas, TX

    Women supporting women

    $800
  173. PEARSON FoundationPearl, MS

    Charity/Non-profit support

    $750
  174. Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA

    Education Support

    $750
  175. Tulsa Community Foundation - Cameron Classic FundTulsa, OK

    General financial support

    $750
  176. HeartLine IncOklahoma City, OK

    Crisis helpline

    $740
  177. Oklahoma Humane SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    Animal advocacy

    $700
  178. Paseo Arts AssociationOklahoma City, OK

    Operating support

    $570
  179. Jackson State University Development FoundationJackson, MS

    General financial support

    $560
  180. PelotoniaColumbus, OH

    Education/Cancer research

    $550
  181. Abbott House Child Advocacy CenterNorman, OK

    Domestic abuse treatment center

    $500
  182. Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches IncBatesville, AR

    Foster care program

    $500
  183. Edmond North Wrestling ClubEdmond, OK

    Sports education

    $500
  184. Neighborhood Services OrganizationOklahoma City, OK

    Housing assistance for the homeless

    $500
  185. K9s For Warriors IncPonte Vedra, FL

    Provides service dogs to veterans

    $400
  186. Tenaciously TealOklahoma City, OK

    Cancer research

    $340
  187. Rokability IncBoca Raton, FL

    Music education

    $330
  188. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Education Support

    $250
  189. Free To LiveEdmond, OK

    Animal adoption assistance

    $250
  190. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Education Assistance

    $250
  191. Miriam's HouseLynchburg, VA

    Homeless shelter

    $250
  192. Mutt Misfits SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    Pet foster agency

    $250
  193. Pets and People Humane SocietyYukon, OK

    Animal welfare

    $250
  194. William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS

    Education Support

    $250
  195. Youth Scratch Master's TourNewcastle, OK

    Youth sports mentoring

    $250
  196. City Rescue MissionOklahoma City, OK

    Assistance for the homeless

    $200
  197. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Low income family support

    $200
  198. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Worldwide medical assistance

    $200
  199. Eastern Oklahoma County Resource CenterChoctaw, OK

    Low income family support

    $200
  200. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Cancer research

    $150
  201. Tri Delta's FoundationDallas, TX

    Emergency financial support

    $125
  202. American Kidney FundRockville, MD

    Kidney disease research

    $100
  203. Catholic Medical Mission BoardNew York, NY

    Medical aid to underdeveloped countries

    $100
  204. HOBY Ohio SouthColumbus, OH

    Event Sponsorship

    $100
  205. International Children's FundNeenah, WI

    Humanitarian aid

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Sports and recreation7 grants $298,79617% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $266,75015% of the total
  3. Human services28 grants $246,29514% of the total
  4. Arts and culture14 grants $216,02212% of the total
  5. Education21 grants $212,40512% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture4 grants $127,7547% of the total
  7. 13 other causes58 grants $378,52022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oklahoma167 grants $2,192,931
  2. New York4 grants $86,398
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $50,000
  4. Virginia3 grants $11,000
  5. Kansas1 grant $10,500
  6. Hawaii1 grant $10,000
  7. Maryland3 grants $4,300
  8. Kentucky2 grants $3,000
  9. Mississippi4 grants $2,560
  10. California2 grants $1,150

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Caroline L IkardPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David R CarpenterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gary E TredwayDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John K CassilDIRECTOR & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tom J McDanielDIRECTOR & CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • William E DurrettDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Courtney KeelingDIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brandy YeltonDIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robin L VorelDIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher T KenneyDIRECTOR & SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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