The Cuesta Foundation


  • Grant Application Timeline

    Grant Applications Due: June 30, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: July 2024
    Grants Funded: August 2024
    Funding Preferences: Tulsa, OK; operational and capital needs of organizations that address Arts & Humanities, Education, Social Services, Community Needs

  • Contact Information

    405-755-5571
    1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73131
    kblakley@fmiokc.com

2023 Grant Areas of Support


    2023 Grants Awarded


    • Arts, Culture, & Humanities
      Tulsa Children’s Museum – $62,500
      Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance – $7,500

      Education
      The University of Tulsa – $22,500

    • Health & Wellness
      Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma – $5,000

      Human Services
      The Bridges Foundation – $1,000
      Walid’s Fund – $10,000

    Directors


    Gregory W. Oliphant
    Chairman/President

    Thomas J. Oliphant
    Vice President/Treasurer

    Jamie Oliphant
    Director

    Eric B. Oliphant
    Lifetime Director

    Sawyer Oliphant
    Advisory Director


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    Foundation History



    The Cuesta Foundation was formed on May 16, 1962, by Charles W. Oliphant and his sister, Allene O. Mayo, to continue the philanthropic legacy of their father, A.G. Oliphant.

    Foundation Mission


    The Directors of the Cuesta Foundation want to bring joy to their communities and its citizens by funding charitable organizations “that are making a long-term impact and serving mankind by assisting people who are in need and who have a desire to better themselves.” Organizations that can demonstrate this philosophy will be considered above others.

    Cuesta Foundation will support operational expenses and capital needs of qualifying organizations.

    The Foundation’s area of emphasis are Arts and Humanities, Education, Social Services and Community Needs.

    Community Projects


    Major philanthropic accomplishments of the Cuesta Foundation include: The University of Tulsa’s Oliphant Hall and the Oliphant Chair in Mathematics, the Tulsa Children’s Museum, exhibit expansions at the Tulsa Zoo and Oklahoma Aquarium, and Crosstown Learning Center’s continuing education for teachers.

    The Cuesta Foundation


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    Grant Applications Due: June 30, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: July 2024
    Grants Funded: August 2024
    Funding Preferences: Tulsa, OK; operational and capital needs of organizations that address Arts & Humanities, Education, Social Services, Community Needs

     

    Preference will be given to the following:


    Organizations in Tulsa, OK