The Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation (SOMF) supports a new, air-conditioned hospital to facilitate the provision of high-quality healthcare for residents of Southern Oklahoma.
Donor Name: Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation
State: Oklahoma
City: Ardmore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation (SOMF) became a private grantmaking foundation in the late 1990s following the sale of the local hospital to the Mercy Health System Oklahoma. In keeping with the original purpose of the organization, SOMF provides funds to support healthcare, education, and other community needs.
- Health
- Projects or programs related to medical and behavioral healthcare delivery, preventative and rehabilitative programs, health-related capital projects, or health-related education.
- Education
- Projects benefitting public and private educational institutions (including primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education), support for scholarships, and programs that advance the education of area residents of all ages.
- Social Services
- Programs providing services to the homeless, disadvantaged, disabled, or under-resourced.
- Other Areas of Interest
- The Foundation also supports other charitable organizations working in the areas of improving the quality of life of area residents, civic improvements, and cultural activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that are engaged in charitable activities within a 50-mile radius of Ardmore are eligible to apply. Grants for specific projects and general operating expenses are considered. The organizations must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization or be organized as a government entity or subdivision thereof.
- Requests from individuals are not eligible for consideration.
For more information, visit SOMF.
