BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation provide annual charitable contributions averaging $8 million across approximately 800 nonprofit organizations within their service areas. These grants are targeted at enhancing the quality of life and economic wellbeing of residents in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. All applicants must operate within these states in communities served by BOK Financial.
Funding is awarded through four main pillars: basic needs (including hunger, housing, healthcare, and safety), education (including early childhood and financial literacy), economic development (including workforce development and job training), and partnerships with United Way. The foundation supports initiatives that make a sustainable impact on community wellbeing and fosters partnerships that promote inclusive economic progress.
Applications are accepted online year-round. While there are no specified funding caps, grants range widely and are intended to support both programmatic and strategic initiatives. The foundation does not provide support to individuals, political organizations, religious groups promoting doctrine, fraternal or athletic organizations, or schools outside BOK Financial’s education partnership programs.
Employee engagement plays a critical role in shaping giving priorities. Programs like “Guide the Giving” and “Dollars for Doers” enable employees to nominate organizations and contribute volunteer time that can be matched with corporate donations.
Organizations interested in applying should complete the charitable contribution application online, ensuring clear alignment with the foundation’s giving pillars and geographic scope.
