The William Barry Love Foundation

    • Grant Applications Timeline

      Grant applications are welcomed only by invitation, ensuring a focused and purposeful approach to our philanthropic endeavors.

    • Contact Information

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

      2025 Grants Awarded

      Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) – $163,750
      Hilldale Public Schools – $793,870
      Indian Capital Technology Center Foundation – $250,000
      Muskogee Arts & Science Center (STEAM Center) – $75,490
      Muskogee County Child Advocacy Center (Kids’ Space) – $209,246
      Muskogee Public Schools – $1,117,900
      Shriners Hospital for Children (Bedouin Shriners) – $88,611

        About Us

        The Foundation upholds founder Barry Love’s dedication by allocating a share of the company’s profits to benefit children and families in the Muskogee area. Each purchase from Love Bottling Company not only satisfies your needs but also contributes to the ongoing and future development of our community, supporting our neighbors and friends.

        Foundation History

        William Barry Love (1955-2020), President and Chief Executive Officer of Love Bottling Co., Muskogee, was a philanthropist who built his livelihood in Muskogee and then did what he could to support Muskogee, from donating to charitable events to making certain that in times of need that Love Bottling Co. was able to respond with kind gifts.

        The foundation will operate to support charitable organizations in the local community by providing financial assistance, support for their operations, and infrastructure improvement to promote philanthropy, community development, civic betterment, and community leadership in Muskogee.

        Among other objectives, the corporation will promote local social and economic improvement and build on the traditions, legacies, and history of harmony, social and economic progress, innovation, and pride in the community while advancing educational opportunities, promoting good health, stimulating innovation, and supporting infrastructure improvement.

        Foundation Mission

        The mission of The William Barry Love Foundation, Inc. is to empower and protect the City of Muskogee youth and guide Love Bottling Company for the foreseeable future.

        Foundation Policies

        The William Barry Love Foundation is a private foundation funded through profits from the sale of Love Bottling Company products.

        The William Barry Love Foundation

        Grant applications are welcomed only by invitation, ensuring a focused and purposeful approach to our philanthropic endeavors.