The Oklahoma Bar Foundation (OBF) has announced its grant allocations for 2025, awarding $2 Million in grants to more than 50 nonprofit programs across the state. These organizations are on the front lines providing essential legal services to vulnerable populations, including abused children, victims of domestic violence, refugees and immigrants. The programs also provide pre-trial and court-ordered diversion programs for mothers and at-risk youth. Through the OBF’s partnership with these grantees, together, we are bringing justice to some of the most intimate spaces: the homes and lives of Oklahoma families.
About the Grantees
The nonprofit programs receiving these grants address a wide spectrum of legal issues affecting Oklahoma families. By partnering with these organizations, OBF is helping to break down barriers to justice and providing a lifeline to individuals and families who may otherwise face legal challenges without proper representation or guidance.
Several nonprofits among the recipients are focused on supporting children and youth in the legal system. These programs offer critical services to abused and neglected children, as well as juveniles who are navigating complex legal situations. For these young individuals, having access to legal assistance can make a significant difference in the outcomes of their cases and future opportunities.
Additionally, funding has been directed to organizations that provide legal services to victims of domestic violence, ensuring they have the necessary resources to escape abusive environments and seek safety. For survivors, navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when dealing with the trauma of violence. OBF’s support enables these victims to have access to attorneys and advocates who can guide them through protective orders, custody battles, and other legal processes.
In a time when immigration policies are constantly evolving, refugees and immigrants often face legal uncertainties and live with constant fear about their futures. Many of the grantees are dedicated to assisting these communities with legal services that help them secure documentation, understand their rights, find legal pathways to citizenship, and represent victims of crime in court proceedings. These programs serve as vital resources for refugees and immigrants to navigate the complex legal landscape on their own.
Several of the grantees are focused on pre-trial diversion programs, which aim to provide alternatives to incarceration for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. These programs offer counseling, rehabilitation, and legal support, helping individuals avoid conviction and redirect their lives in positive ways. The impact of such programs is profound, as they not only reduce the strain on the criminal justice system but also provide a second chance for individuals to rebuild their futures.
The 2025 OBF IOTLA grants will impact close to one hundred thousand lives across the state, from urban centers to rural areas. The grantees represent a diverse group of organizations that reach into every corner of Oklahoma, ensuring that legal services are available to those who need them most. The OBF’s ongoing support for these programs reflects its commitment to fostering a more equitable legal system. As these grants continue to fund life-changing services, they also contribute to the overall health and well-being of Oklahoma families.
We are proud to announce our 2025 IOTLA Grantees:
| Organization | Program/Service | Lives Impacted | Area of Service | Grant Amount |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Civics for Kids | 16,000 | Statewide | $10,000.00 |
| Canadian County CASA | Advocacy for Abused Children | 106 | Canadian County | $20,000.00 |
| The CARE Center | Child Abuse Forensic Interviewing | 934 | Oklahoma County | $12,000.00 |
| CASA of Southern Oklahoma | Advocacy for Abused Children | 100 | Carter, Johnston, Love Murray, & Marshall Counties | $15,000.00 |
| CASA for Kids | Court Appointed Special Advocates Program | 143 | Kay, Logan, & Payne Counties | $15,000.00 |
| CASA of Northeast Oklahoma | Family Preservation Project | 187 | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa & Washington Counties | $25,000.00 |
| CASA of Oklahoma County | Advocacy for Abused Children | 640 | Oklahoma County | $20,000.00 |
| CASA of Pawnee/Osage County | Advocacy for Abused Children | 69 | Creek, Kay, Osage, Pawnee & Payne Counties | $25,000.00 |
| CASA of Western Oklahoma | Advocacy for Abused Children | 215 | Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Roger Mills & Washita Counties | $15,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma | Immigration Legal Services | 420 | Eastern Oklahoma | $25,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City | Immigration Legal Services | 747 | Canadian, Cleveland & Oklahoma Counties | $50,000.00 |
| Center for Children and Families | Divorce and Co-Parenting Services | 625 | Cleveland County | $20,000.00 |
| Child Abuse Network | Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse Team | 1,620 | Okmulgee, Tulsa & Wagoner Counties | $20,000.00 |
| Citizens for Juvenile Justice | Connect to Redirect | 1,600 | Oklahoma County | $8,525.00 |
| Citizens for Juvenile Justice | Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau Literacy Initiative | 80 | Oklahoma County | $4,344.98 |
| Community Action Agency | Community Legal Counsel Center | 555 | Canadian & Oklahoma Counties | $47,500.00 |
| Community Crisis Center | Court Advocacy Program | 850 | Craig, Delaware & Ottawa Counties | $12,454.00 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services | Domestic Violence Prevention Legal Program | 3,836 | Creek & Tulsa Counties | $25,000.00 |
| Historical Society of the U.S. District Court | Civics Education Program | 700 | Statewide | $20,000.00 |
| Latitude Legal Alliance | Immigration Legal Services | 150 | Statewide | $50,000.00 |
| Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation | Mental Health & Addiction Support for Lawyers | 16,288 | Statewide | $200,000.00 |
| Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma | Access to Civil Legal Services | 25,000 | Statewide | $130,000.00 |
| Marie Detty Youth & Family Services | Legal Services for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Survivors | 1,427 | Caddo, Comanche & Cotton Counties | $20,000.00 |
| Mary Abbott Children’s House | Child Abuse Forensic Interviewing | 1,200 | Canadian, Cleveland, Garvin, Grady, & McClain Counties | $12,000.00 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | Municipal Special Services Docket | 240 | Tulsa County | $25,000.00 |
| Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation | Legal Education and Engagement | 1,500 | Statewide | $55,000.00 |
| Oklahoma CASA Association | Court Appointed Special Advocates Training | 2,900 | Statewide | $17,000.00 |
| Oklahoma City University College of Law | Restorative Justice Clinic | 100 | Cleveland,Logan, Oklahoma & Potttawatomie Counties | $47,000.00 |
| Oklahoma City University College of Law | American Indian Wills Clinic | 100 | Statewide | $35,000.00 |
| Oklahoma Guardian Ad Litem Institute | GAL Services for Low Income Families & Training for Court Experts | 200 | Statewide | $75,000.00 |
| Oklahoma Bar Association | Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Program | 800 | Statewide | $75,000.00 |
| Oklahoma Lawyers for Families and Children | Family Advocacy Model | 2,046 | Statewide | $130,000.00 |
| Palomar | Family Justice Center | 100 | Oklahoma City Metro | $20,000.00 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa Safe Babies Court Team | 75 | Tulsa County | $20,000.00 |
| Pittsburg County Child Abuse Response Effort | Training Initiative for Child Abuse Investigations | 500 | Atoka, Latimer, McIntosh, & Pittsburg Counties | $20,000.00 |
| ReMerge of Oklahoma County | Pre-Trial Diversion Program for Mothers | 100 | Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma & McClain Counties | $10,000.00 |
| Safe Center | Legal Services and Domestic Violence Protection | 558 | Jefferson & Stephens Counties | $75,000.00 |
| Safe Center | Child Abuse Forensic Interviewing | 150 | Jefferson & Stephens Counties | $25,000.00 |
| San Bois CASA | Advocacy for Abused Children | 209 | Atoka, Latimer, LeFlore, Haskell & Pittsburg Counties | $20,000.00 |
| The Spero Project | Refugee Legal Services | 400 | Canadian, Cleveland & Oklahoma Counties | $130,000.00 |
| The Spring | Legal Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking | 2,200 | Statewide | $15,000.00 |
| Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services | Court Advocacy | 1,156 | Lincoln, Logan, Noble, Pawnee & Payne Counties | $5,000.00 |
| Teen Court | Peer Court/Delinquency Prevention | 130 | Comanche County | $50,000.00 |
| Trinity Legal Clinic of Oklahoma | Community Justice Initiative | 325 | Canadian, Cleveland & Oklahoma Counties | $65,000.00 |
| Tulsa CASA | Advocacy for Abused Children | 200 | Tulsa County | $30,000.00 |
| Project Commutation | Intern Funding | 1,602 | Statewide | $90,000.00 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children | Legal Representation of Abused Children | 250 | Statewide | $60,000.00 |
| Western Plains Youth & Family Services | Services for Juveniles in Court-Ordered Detention | 100 | Ellis, Harper & Woodward Counties | $45,000.00 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Youth and Government Program | 800 | Statewide | $11,000.00 |
| Youth and Family Resource Center | Advocacy for Abused Children | 30 | Lincoln & Potttawatomie Counties | $10,000.00 |
| Youth Justice Alliance | Fellowship for Aspiring First-Generation Lawyers | 40 | Statewide | $20,000.00 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Peer Youth Court | 400 | Tulsa County | $10,000.00 |
| YWCA of Tulsa | Immigration Legal Services | 850 | Rogers, Tulsa & Wagoner Counties | $30,000.00 |
| YWCA Oklahoma City | Immigration Legal Services | 6,676 | Statewide | $50,000.00 |
| 98,229 | $2,071,823.98 |