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A look back at our community's journey.
1899
NOWATA IS FOUNDED.
The root of our town name comes from the Delaware tribe and the Delaware word “no-we-ata” meaning “welcome”.
2017
NCF BEGINS.
Established in 2017 at the request of Dan Arnold, a Nowata native who deeply loved this community and believed in its future.
2018
OUR FIRST GRANT IS GIVEN.
Gifting $1,500 to Nowata Public Schools, we officially launch our philanthropic efforts in Nowata.
2022
WE GROW & FLOURISH.
We add 4 new board members, invest $50,000 back into Nowata, and sponsor over 15 local projects.
Present
THE ROAD AHEAD.
Celebrating our 9th year as a foundation, we look forward to growing our Foundation as we support Nowata’s unmet needs.
Team
Cheryl Reid | Treasurer
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Our Board
Michael Dye | Board Chair
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Paul Atkisson | Director
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Margie Learned | Director
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Michael Bunney | Vice Chair
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Carl Gibson | Director
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Alan Long | Director
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Mark Maddux | Director
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Lyndon McLennan | Secretary
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Gary Myers | Director
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Chris Ann Truesdell | Director
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Get to know us.
DATE FOUNDED
August 2017FIRST GRANT GIVEN
Nowata Public SchoolsFIRST EVENT HELD
October 2019QUESTION FOUR
Answer FourBOARD MEMBERS
ElevenCOMBINED YEARS LIVING IN NOWATA
Two Hundred +HIGHEST HONOR
Answer SevenQUESTION EIGHT
Answer Eight
Programs
Past Events
Together in community.
Beer Garden
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Night at the Museum
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Hometown Christmas
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Event - Past
Our Latest EventG.L. Myers Jr. 6th Annual Golf & Ghouls.
Our latest event held on October 11, 2025 was a great success. The 6th Annual G.L. Myers Jr. Golf Tournament & Auction Dinner had XXX attendees and raised over $XXXX of direct funds back into our community. Thank you for your continued support.
Impact
The foundation in the news.
Presented Sections
Who We Are
Local volunteers looking out for local interests.
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❊ Local Board
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❊ Fund Ownership
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❊ Nowata-Focused
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More to Explore
Learn about what we do.
What We Do
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Why It Matters
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How We Do It
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Meet the TeamFrom Nowata, for Nowata.
Meet the team behind the foundation. From local ranchers to community leaders, we are your neighbors who have called Nowata home for decades. Together we are dedicated to the betterment of our town.
Meet our Board
Michael Dye | Board Chair
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Michael Bunney | Vice Chair
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Paul Atkisson | Director
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Carl Gibson | Director
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Margie Learned | Director
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Alan Long | Director
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Gary Myers | Director
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Gary Myers | Director
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Chris Ann Truesdell | Director
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Lyndon McLennan | Secretary
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Cheryl Reid | Treasurer
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Upcoming Events
Join the fun.
Past Projects
Hard at work.
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Baseball Field Improvements
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NHS Band Equipment
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Beautification Nowata
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![Aerial view of a baseball field and community park surrounded by a small residential neighborhood with trees and houses.]()
Baseball & Softball Fields
Supporting youth sportsmanship and community — Foundation funding at work on Nowata’s Little League baseball and softball fields.
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![An indoor space set up for a food or goods distribution, with tables holding canned and packaged foods, shopping carts, and scattered chairs and boxes.]()
Local Food Bank
Giving back close to home. We are honored to financially support our local Food Bank and the vital work they do for families in our community.
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![Street mural depicting a Native American man and an eagle with American flag-inspired background, featuring the words "FREEDOM," "MAJESTIC," "DETERMINED," and "ESTABLISHED."]()
Beautification Nowata
We are proud to financially support the Beautification committees mural projects throughout Nowata.
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![A small yellow Caterpillar skid steer loader working on a cracked asphalt surface near a grassy area, with a stop sign and utility poles in the background.]()
Street & Lawn Repairs
Understanding Nowata’s infrastructure challenges, we provided funding for a pothole repair machine and lawn mowers — tools that help improve streets, safety, and community appearance. Watch Video.
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![A backyard with a moving truck on a raised platform, a small excavator, and a partially demolished shed or building. The yard has overgrown grass, trees, and a fenced area in the background.]()
Neighborhood Cleanup
In partnership with the City of Nowata, we help fund the teardown of unsafe, dilapidated properties, supporting safer neighborhoods and renewed opportunities. Through 2025, 81 properties have been reclaimed.
Areas of Focus
Where your support goes.
❊ Beautifying Nowata
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❊ Nowata Public Schools
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❊ Community Non-Profits
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❊ Local Businesses
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❊ Student Scholarships
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