Charles Morton Share Trust
The Argent Trust Oklahoma is a private foundation dedicated to supporting community and economic development initiatives, primarily in Alva, Oklahoma. Its mission focuses on enhancing local facilities and services, as evidenced by funding for projects such as pool renovations, educational scholarships, and health-related equipment. The foundation prioritizes grants that benefit educational institutions, historical preservation, and health charities, reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life in the region. Through its various grants, the foundation serves a diverse range of local entities, including schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A community-focused Oklahoma organization (municipality, school district, health center, local nonprofit, or economic development authority) proposing capital or program projects with clear local impact and readiness to implement.
Good Fit
- • Located in Alva or elsewhere in Oklahoma.
- • Project-level requests for facilities, equipment, or capital improvements.
- • Demonstrable local support or municipal/government partnership.
- • Clear budget, project timeline, and capacity to use a large grant.
- • Evidence of charitable or public mission (school boards, hospitals, museums).
Geography
Observed giving is confined to a single state (Oklahoma), with many grants concentrated in Alva and surrounding local entities.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients across government, education, health and local nonprofits and the foundation funded a broad set of independent local organizations despite dollar concentration in a few large projects.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is strong: 12 of 13 recipients in the latest year were new, and the filing provides a named contact and instruction that no specific application form is required, suggesting unfamiliar applicants have been able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
