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Laura Fields Trust is a private trust based in LAWTON, OK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $145K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Cameron University Val/Sal Program- Provides a scholarship to each of the area high school's top 2 students if they choose to attend Cameron University. Years 2-4 are paid by the University. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma and Tennessee. According to available records, Laura Fields Trust has made 39 grants totaling $377K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $60K and $168K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $168K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $59K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oklahoma and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Cameron University Val/Sal Program- Provides a scholarship to each of the area high school's top 2 students if they choose to attend Cameron University. Years 2-4 are paid by the University.
Expenses: $12K
Boy Scouts
Expenses: $25K
Lawton Public Schools Foundation
Expenses: $59K
Lawton Heights Methodist Church
Expenses: $10K
Cameron University Val/Sal Program- Provides a scholarship to each of the area high school's top 2 students if they choose to attend Cameron University. Years 2-4 are paid by the University. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OK, TN.
Laura Fields Trust has distributed a total of $377K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $59K.
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Laura Fields Trust is headquartered in LAWTON, OK. While based in OK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Fountain | Manager | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Rev Paul Abbleby | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Bryan Cain | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Brian Birdwell | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Taylor Viet | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Adair | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$113K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$68K
Contributions
$26K
Net Investment Income
$71K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$377K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian ChurchGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $2K | 2023 |
| United WayGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $3K | 2020 |
| Cameron UniversityVal/SalScholarships | Lawton, OK | $22K | 2023 |
| Cameron University Education DeptartmentScholarships | Lawton, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| Lawton Public SchoolsTeacher Incentives | Lawton, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Great Plains TechAnnual Pledge | Lawton, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Lawton Heights Methodist ChurchChurch Kitchen | Lawton, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| United Way Of LawtonAnnual Pledge | Lawton, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Center For Creative LivingGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Lawton Public School FoundationScholarships & Class Equipment | Lawton, OK | $59K | 2022 |
| Student Loan ProgramStudent Loans | Sw Ok, OK | $37K | 2022 |
| Boy ScoutsTroop expenses & remodel HQ | Lawton, OK | $25K | 2022 |
| Lawton Heritage AssociationUpkeep of Historical Home | Lawton, OK | $7K | 2022 |
| Lawton Public School Police DeptK-9 training | Lawton, OK | $4K | 2022 |
| Phillips Theological SeminaryClassroom Addition | Tulsa, OK | $35K | 2021 |
| Sucess By SixGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $3K | 2021 |
| Wanda L Bass School Of Music OcuGeneral Operations | Oklahoma City, OK | $150 | 2021 |
| Lawton Food BankGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $5K | 2020 |
| Wichita Mountains Prevention NetworkGeneral Operations | Lawton, OK | $5K | 2020 |
| World Christian BroadcastingGeneral Operations | Franklin, TN | $100 | 2020 |
TULSA, OK
ARDMORE, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK