What is the mission of the Foundation?
We manifest the redeeming love of Christ by focusing on the physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being of people, consistent with the tenets of the Free Methodist Church USA.
When was Butterfield Foundation formed?
Deaconess Hospital was founded on North Portland Avenue in Oklahoma City in the early part of the last century. It emerged as a part of The Home of Redeeming Love, but quickly became one of Oklahoma City’s premier family practice hospitals. Deaconess, as a nonprofit, faith-based hospital, was sold in 2005 to a healthcare corporation. At the time of the sale, the hospital board voted to establish Butterfield Foundation with the proceeds of the sale.
Where is the Foundation located?
8308 N May Ave, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Ph. 405-604-4702
Fax 405-604-4709
Email: Info@butterfieldfoundation.org OR grants@butterfieldfoundation.org
When is the office open?
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday by appointment
What type of grants do you fund?
Our board has identified the following Funding Focus Areas:
- Christian Whole Person Healthcare – BMF seeks to meet the whole person healthcare needs of underserved individuals by partnering with nonprofit Christian organizations serving their community. Projects funded should improve the quality of care offered to each patient, create initiatives that address health issues impacting a large portion of the population, and advance the efforts of charitable care by educating providers.
- Choose Life Advancement – BMF seeks to partner with nonprofit Christian organizations serving individuals with unintended pregnancies and those in need of post-abortive healing. Projects funded should create initiatives that expand outreach, provide training opportunities that enhance client care, or improve service delivery via building improvements, equipment, or supplies.
International Whole Person Healthcare – BMF seeks to collaborate with nonprofit Christian organizations serving an international population meeting whole person healthcare needs. Projects funded should increase the number of individuals served, improve health conditions, or create programs for indigenous people to mitigate community health needs. - Spiritual Care Advancement – BMF seeks to collaborate with nonprofit Christian healthcare organizations to advance spiritual care as a core component of whole person healthcare. Projects funded should create training opportunities to advance understanding and knowledge of spiritual care and improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals.
What are your grant cycle deadlines?
There are three grant cycles each year. A calendar with information about our grants cycles is located under the GRANTS page of this site. To receive updates on when we are accepting grant applications. like us on Facebook at Butterfield Memorial Foundation.
What type of projects are not funded by the Butterfield Foundation?
- Grants to individuals
- Organizations unable to give evidence of an active Christian presence
- International organizations without a domestic U.S. based 501(c)(3)
- Ongoing program expenses
- Operating expenses
- Endowments
- Sponsorships
If my organization is interested in applying for a grant, what should we do?
Christian nonprofit organizations with a project that fits one or more of the Foundation’s Funding Focus Area must first fill out a Letter of Inquiry located on the GRANTS page of this site.
Who decides which projects are funded by the Butterfield Foundation?
Requests for funding are approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.