The Leola Osborn Trust is a philanthropic initiative administered by the Texas office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division. This trust is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations that serve underprivileged and mentally disabled children and young adults in and around the Tonkawa, Oklahoma area. The mission of the Leola Osborn Trust is to fund efforts that aid, maintain, help, educate, and provide medical care and treatment for individuals under the age of 22 who meet the specified geographic and demographic criteria.
The primary objective of this grant is to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for mentally disabled and underprivileged youth within a 10-mile radius of Tonkawa, Oklahoma. The trust provides financial support to qualifying charitable organizations whose work aligns with these purposes, especially in areas concerning mental health and human services. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000, with one to two awards distributed annually.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be charitable organizations directly serving the target population in the specified geographic area. Organizations must demonstrate how their programs support the goals outlined in the trust’s mission. The trust restricts funding to services for children and young adults under the age of 22, and the service area is strictly limited to Tonkawa, Oklahoma and the surrounding 10-mile radius.
Applications must be submitted by June 15. Detailed application procedures and assistance documents are available in PDF and Microsoft Word formats through the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. There is also an online help guide for the application process. Interested applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review these materials to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
Applicants may contact the trust for more information or to discuss the application process by emailing tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. It is essential to include the foundation name in the subject line when making inquiries. Additional contact information is provided within the procedures document linked on the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions webpage.
