Before an application for a grant may be made, agencies must submit a formal inquiry and receive approval to make a full application.  Agency representatives must visit with Foundation staff before submitting an inquiry.

The Butterfield Memorial Foundation will grant funds to Christian 501(c)(3) organizations for medical and health-related projects.  Funded projects must give evidence of an active Christian presence.
 
The Foundation will provide funds for capital projects, program start-ups, and operating costs.  While not a primary interest, endowment requests may be submitted. New programs must provide evidence of sustainability in subsequent years beyond Butterfield grants.  Nonprofits which seek operating funds and are located outside the primary granting area must document why the project’s community cannot support the need.

The primary granting area is limited to agencies located in Oklahoma County and the six contiguous counties, namely Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan and Pottawatomie Counties.  While applications for mission-related programs outside of central Oklahoma will be considered, only a small percentage of available funds has been set aside for this purpose.

Organizations may apply for only one project in a given grant cycle.  If an organization receives funding, it should not submit another application for at least one year.

Butterfield Memorial Foundation works with Christian organizations that hold and express in their programs orthodox Christian beliefs in harmony with the tenets of the Free Methodist Church of North America.

Butterfield Memorial Foundation defines health as including emotional and spiritual health as well as physical health.  Medical health concerns, which include physical needs and some mental health issues, receive a higher consideration.

Questions may be directed to Butterfield Foundation staff at (405) 608-0517.