Sarkeys Foundation
Sarkeys Foundation is a Norman, Oklahoma-based grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in Oklahoma by awarding grants to nonprofits. The site includes grant guidelines, grants-at-a-glance, staff and trustees information, and links to an online grant portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) serving Oklahoma communities—especially nonprofits focused on mental health, child welfare, homelessness, education, or community services—seeking operating, program, or capital support and able to apply via the online LOI/deadline process.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs benefit Oklahoma residents or communities.
- • Request aligns with areas frequently funded (mental health, child welfare, homelessness, education, community health).
- • Proposal requests operating or capital support in line with past grants.
- • Organization can submit a single LOI/application by the published deadlines and follow the online process.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly in Oklahoma: roughly 98% of dollars and about 97% of grants in the latest year went to in‑state recipients, with only a handful of out‑of‑state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio—119 grants to 115 distinct organizations across many program types—indicating a wide and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: in the latest year about 93 organizations were new to the portfolio and the foundation publishes an online application process, LOI deadlines, and named program staff for inquiries.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
