The Cuesta Foundation was formed on May 16, 1962 by Charles W. Oliphant and his sister, Allene O. Mayo, to continue the philanthropic legacy of their father, A.G. Oliphant.  The founding directors were Charles W. Oliphant, Arline B. Oliphant, Carl R. Kauffman, Francis Hawkins and Otho Flippo. The Foundation continues its efforts under the active leadership of the second, third and fourth generations.

      
Major philanthropic accomplishments of the Cuesta Foundation were the developments of Swan Lake and Woodward Park, the building of Oliphant Hall on the University of Tulsa Campus, and the creation of the A.G. Oliphant Endowment for Facilities at the University of Tulsa. 

Foundation Mission
The mission of the Cuesta Foundation, Inc. is to continue the philanthropic legacy of the A.G. Oliphant Family by funding 501 (c)(3) charities in the communities of the Foundation’s Trustees.  Cuesta Foundation will support operating expenses and capital needs of qualifying organizations.  The Foundation’s areas of emphasis are Health, Social Services and Community Needs.

The Trustees want to bring joy to their communities and its citizens by funding charitable organizations who are serving mankind buy assisting people who are in need and who have a desire to better themselves.  Organizations that can demonstrate this philosophy will be considered above others.

Preference will be given to the following organizations:
Organizations in Tulsa, OK

Application Guidelines
The trustees invite proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations. A Letter of Request summarizing the project for funding must be submitted by August 15, 2012. The Grants Committee will review all request letters received through the online grant application process by the March 31, 2012 and will email instructions on how to complete an application to qualifying charities. Grant applications will be due June 30, 2012.  The trustees will review all grant applications and approved grants will be funded in September 2012. 

Application Timeline
Letter of Inquiry deadline: March 31, 2012

Grand Application deadline: June 30, 2012

Grantmaking meeting: September 2012

Fund 2012 grants: September 2012