The Clyde R Evans Charitable Trust focuses its giving on health-related institutions and local charitable service organizations in Oklahoma, with a strong emphasis on medical research, pediatric specialty care, and community-based relief. The foundation repeatedly funds a small set of regional beneficiaries—medical research centers, hospitals, and longstanding fraternal/faith‑based charities—indicating relationship-driven grantmaking concentrated in its home state.
Clyde R Evans Charitable Trust C/o Argent Trust Oklahoma shows a clear preference for repeat support to Oklahoma-based medical and charitable institutions, with multiple six-figure and near-six-figure awards going to the same regional organizations across 2023 and 2025. The largest recent gift in the data is $111,250 to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for medical research, followed by $100,000 to Mercy Health Foundation for charitable purposes. Those awards sit alongside repeated grants to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Salvation Army of Oklahoma, and Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, pointing to a grantmaker that stays close to a small circle of health and community-serving nonprofits. The trust’s giving also includes child health, hearing support, and local relief organizations, suggesting a mix of institutionally focused philanthropy and direct community service support. Grantees such as Hearts for Hearing Hearts, King's Clinic, Neighborhood Services Organization, and Hope Is Alive appear in the recent grant list, showing attention to local services that serve patients and vulnerable residents in Oklahoma. The repeated appearance of the same grantees across years indicates a relationship-based pattern rather than one-off transactions.
Medical research is a central theme in the trust’s portfolio. In 2025, it awarded $94,250 to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for medical research, and the same organization received $62,500 in 2023. That repeat support aligns with the foundation’s interest in biomedical and clinical research. Health system philanthropy is another visible line of giving. Mercy Health Foundation received $50,000 in 2025 for medical purposes and $75,000 in 2023 for charitable purposes, showing support for a local health network across more than one year. The trust also backs child and sensory health services. Hearts for Hearing Hearts received $50,000 in 2025 and two additional 2023 grants of $25,000 and $22,500, indicating sustained support for hearing-related charitable work. Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc appears in both 2023 and 2025 as well, reflecting some education-oriented grantmaking alongside health and service funding.
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Most grants fall between $13K and $63K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$63K
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Concentrated, relationship-driven giving: relatively few large grants, multiple repeat grants to the same regional grantees, and substantial gifts directed to health and established charitable institutions rather than many small or one-off awards.
Notable grantees: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Salvation Army of Oklahoma, Mercy Health Foundation
Typical grant size sits at $12,500 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $62,500 at the 75th percentile, which points to a mix of smaller community grants and larger institutional awards. The recent records also show repeat grants to the same organizations across 2023 and 2025, especially Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Mercy Health Foundation, and Hearts for Hearing Hearts. The trust is a private charitable trust rather than an operating foundation, funds individuals is false, and it does not make program-related investments. The data provided does not indicate an application process or unsolicited submission route.
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Oklahoma: 90% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Oklahoma is also the top state by grant count. Oklahoma City appears repeatedly as the recipient location, alongside Stillwater for OSU Foundation. Outside Oklahoma, the recent grant list includes Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa, Florida, and Ms Foundation in Houston, Texas. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 43 grants to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants point to medical research institutions, hospitals and health foundations, hearing and disability support services, and local charitable organizations in Oklahoma. Named recipients include Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Mercy Health Foundation, Hearts for Hearing Hearts, Neighborhood Services Organization, and Hope Is Alive.
The typical grant size is $12,500 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $62,500 at the 75th percentile. That spread shows both smaller community-level awards and larger institutional grants.
Yes. The recent grants show repeat support across years for Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Mercy Health Foundation, Hearts for Hearing Hearts, Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Salvation Army of Oklahoma, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc, and Neighborhood Services Organization.
Giving is concentrated in Oklahoma. The data shows 90% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Oklahoma is the top state by grant count.
No. The foundation funds individuals is false, and makes program-related investments is false.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $94,250 | 2025 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $69,250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $69,250 | 2025 | MEDICAL |
| SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $69,250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $50,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL |
| OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| OSU FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HOPE IS ALIVE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OK LIONS BOYS RANCH DBA LIONS MEADO | PERKINS, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CITY RESCUE MISSION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BSA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $98,000 | 2024 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $75,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $73,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $73,000 | 2024 | MEDICAL |
| SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $73,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| KING'S CLINIC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| MS FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OSU FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HOPE IS ALIVE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OK LIONS BOYS RANCH DBA LIONS MEADO | PERKINS, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BSA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $111,250 | 2023 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $100,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $75,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $68,750 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $68,750 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $68,750 | 2023 | MEDICAL |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $62,500 | 2023 | MEDICAL |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $62,500 | 2023 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $62,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $62,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $37,500 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL |
| KING'S CLINIC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $22,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MS FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| KING'S CLINIC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| OSU FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, OK | $15,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO
$94,250MEDICAL RESEARCH
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK
$69,250CHARITABLE
SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA
$69,250CHARITABLE
HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS
$50,000CHARITABLE
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$50,000MEDICAL
OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC
$20,000EDUCATIONAL
OSU FOUNDATION
$15,000CHARITABLE
OK LIONS BOYS RANCH DBA LIONS MEADO
$10,000CHARITABLE
LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BSA
$2,000CHARITABLE
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO
$98,000MEDICAL RESEARCH
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK
$73,000CHARITABLE
SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA
$73,000CHARITABLE
KING'S CLINIC
$40,000CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC
$25,000EDUCATIONAL
MS FOUNDATION
$25,000CHARITABLE
HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS
$25,000CHARITABLE
OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
OK LIONS BOYS RANCH DBA LIONS MEADO
$10,000CHARITABLE
LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BSA
$2,000CHARITABLE
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO
$111,250MEDICAL RESEARCH
SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA
$68,750CHARITABLE
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK
$68,750CHARITABLE
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIO
$62,500MEDICAL RESEARCH
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OK
$62,500CHARITABLE
SALVATION ARMY OF OKLAHOMA
$62,500CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC
$37,500EDUCATIONAL
KING'S CLINIC
$30,000CHARITABLE
HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS
$25,000CHARITABLE
HEARTS FOR HEARING HEARTS
$22,500CHARITABLE
OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
OUTRAGEOUS LOVE INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
MS FOUNDATION
$20,000CHARITABLE
KING'S CLINIC
$20,000CHARITABLE