Foundation HistoryImproving the quality of life of Oklahomans and beyond.
The Cresap Family Foundation was established in 2012 upon the final sale of the family’s business, Premium Beers of Oklahoma, one of the largest Anheuser-Busch distributorships in the United States.
The family’s spirit of giving dates as far back as 1968 when a self-made auto dealer purchased a little Anheuser-Busch distributorship in Bartlesville, OK. They continue this spirit of charity today through the Cresap Family Foundation.
The Directors of the Cresap Foundation look at the needs in the communities in which they fund with a focus on helping those most in need. This is evidenced by their generous giving year by year, now totaling over $13 million.
Foundation Mission
The mission of the Cresap Family Foundation is to further the philanthropic legacy of the Cresap Family by improving the quality of life of Oklahoman’s and beyond. The Foundation’s areas of emphasis are youth and families, health and wellness, education, arts and humanities and animal welfare.
Funding preference will be given to organizations in those counties where Premium Beers operated, including, and without limitation, Oklahoma Canadian, Grady, Cleveland, Logan, Pottawatomie, Lincoln and the following counties on Northeast Oklahoma: Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa and Washington. This is a strong preference but is not mandatory.
Application Process
The Trustees invite proposals from 501(c)3 organizations. A Letter of Intent (LOI) summarizing the project for funding must be submitted by April 1, 2024, using our online request system. Grant applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024. The directors will review all grant applications and approved grants will be funded in November 2024. All applicants will be notified of final granting decisions. Click the Apply Online button near the top of this window to submit your LOI for consideration. Please do not mail hard-copy letters; everything must be submitted via the online system.
The Cresap Family Foundation
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Letter of Inquiry: April 1, 2024
Grant Application: August 1, 2024
Grantmaking Meeting: November 2024
Grants Funded: November 2024
Preference will be given to the following:
Funding preference will be given to organizations in those counties where Premium Beers operated, including, and without limitation, Oklahoma Canadian, Grady, Cleveland, Logan, Pottawatomie, Lincoln and the following counties on Northeast Oklahoma: Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa and Washington. This is a strong preference but is not mandatory.