Our HistoryEstablished in 2012
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.
History Timeline
1959
Denny Cresap began working for National Distillers as a Sales Rep and eventually became Oklahoma State Manager. Denny Continued with National Distillers until June, 1965.
1960
Denny & Gail Cresap married
1964
John Cresap was born
1965
Denny & Gail Cresap acquire the Ford Automobile franchise in Pawhuska, Oklahoma
1968
Acquired 50% Interest in Bartlesville Market
1971
Acquired 100% Interest in Bartlesville Market
1974
Acquired the Vinita Market
1987
Acquired the Lawton Market
1988
Acquired the Ardmore Market
1991
Completed Construction of new facility in Vinita
1999
Acquired Oklahoma City, Norman and Tecumseh Markets Sold Bartlesville and Vinita Markets
2000
Acquired the Modelo portfolio (Corona , Corona Lt, Modelo)
2003
Completed Construction of New Corporate warehouse and offices–1700 Beechwood Ave Consolidated Oklahoma City, Norman and Tecumseh locations
2007
Reached 10 Million cases annual sales Acquired the Hansen Energy Drink portfolio (Monster brands)
2008
Became the 15th largest AB Wholesaler in the U.S.
2011
Premium Beers of Oklahoma Sold to Anheuser-Busch Sales of Oklaoma
2012
Cresap Family Foundation Established
2013
Cresap Grants $500,000 for tornado relief
2014
Grant to Vinita Public Schools to improve technology.
2015
The Cresap Foundation commits $500,000 to Regional Food Bank Holiday Match
2016
The Cresap Foundation made grants totaling more than $950,000 across the state of Oklahoma
2017
Cresap Foundation supports 70 nonprofit organizations across Oklahoma
2018
Foundation pilots Adventure Academy in an effort to increase 3rd grade reading scores
2019
Provides an annual scholarship to graduates of Vinita High School enrolling in a vocational or career technology school