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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 73-1419663

The Gelvin Foundation

A private foundation in Eufaula, OK. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 76 grants and $430,800 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $430,800

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $9,229,613
  • Tax year 2023

    $467,000

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $7,059,409
  • Tax year 2022

    $526,300

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $7,257,693
  • Tax year 2021

    $418,100

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $9,216,433
  • Tax year 2020

    $428,200

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $8,437,523
  • Tax year 2019

    $418,600

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $8,197,150
  • Tax year 2018

    $418,300

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $8,132,520

Grants paid in 2024

76 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Parent Child Center of Tulsa IncTulsa, OK

    12 laptops, 100 BP monitors

    $15,000
  2. 501 TechnetTulsa, OK

    Equipment

    $10,000
  3. Bridges FoundationTulsa, OK

    Hvac unit

    $10,000
  4. Child Abuse NetworkTulsa, OK

    Outdoor equipment

    $10,000
  5. Community Food Bank of Eastern OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Beds for kids program - approx. 25 mattress sets

    $10,000
  6. Emergency Infant Services IncTulsa, OK

    Therapy supplies

    $10,000
  7. McIntosh County Youth & Family CenterTulsa, OK

    Conference room furniture, carpet, remodel

    $10,000
  8. Tulsa Air and Space Museum IncTulsa, OK

    Furniture & tech equip., counseling/waiting areas

    $10,000
  9. Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK

    Foster family resource center supplies/equipment

    $10,000
  10. Tulsa Historical SocietyTulsa, OK

    World in a box day

    $10,000
  11. Tulsa Zoo Management IncTulsa, OK

    Copy machine

    $10,000
  12. Stand in the GapTulsa, OK

    Facility maintenance and repairs

    $8,000
  13. Amplify IncTulsa, OK

    Technology and printing costs

    $7,500
  14. Individual

    Computer equipment

    $7,500
  15. Good Samaritan Health ServicesTulsa, OK

    Equipment and facility maintenance

    $7,500
  16. Honor Bunker IncTulsa, OK

    Courtesy care program expenses

    $7,500
  17. Hospice of Green CountryTulsa, OK

    Cooking supplies

    $7,500
  18. Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa IncTulsa, OK

    Supplies & equipment - home safety program

    $7,500
  19. Mental Health Association in Tulsa IncTulsa, OK

    Walker hall facility expenses and supplies

    $7,500
  20. Oklahoma Caring Foundation IncTulsa, OK

    Supplies - caring van program - tulsa area vans

    $7,500
  21. Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Inc DBA Tulsa Botanic GardenTulsa, OK

    Cmputers and membership

    $7,500
  22. Pets Helping PeopleTulsa, OK

    7 professional grooming kits

    $7,500
  23. River Parks FoundationTulsa, OK

    Freedomfest expenses

    $7,500
  24. Tulsa Advocates Ft Protof ChildrenTulsa, OK

    Program expenses

    $7,000
  25. Right PATH Riding Academy IncDrumright, OK

    Rubber flooring mats, fencing, dirtwork, chinking

    $6,600
  26. 1st Step Male Diversion ProgramTulsa, OK

    Social development packages and supplies

    $6,500
  27. Tulsa Opera IncTulsa, OK

    Exhibits and membership

    $6,500
  28. Global Gardens IncorporatedTulsa, OK

    New womens health center expenses

    $6,000
  29. Rogers County Youth Services IncClaremore, OK

    Supplies

    $6,000
  30. Clarehouse IncTulsa, OK

    Food for kids program expenses

    $5,500
  31. Tulsa Ballet Theater IncTulsa, OK

    Museum accreditation improvements

    $5,500
  32. Tulsa Children's MuseumTulsa, OK

    Membership and program expenses

    $5,500
  33. Cap of Tulsa CountyTulsa, OK

    Parts & supplies

    $5,200
  34. American Red CrossTulsa, OK

    1 new community emergency vehicle

    $5,000
  35. Car Care Clinic IncTulsa, OK

    Program expenses

    $5,000
  36. Domestic Violence Intervention Services(dvis) IncTulsa, OK

    Transportation fees and STEM equipment

    $5,000
  37. Helping Hand MinistryTulsa, OK

    Conference room updates, computer & booth

    $5,000
  38. Joy in the Cause CompanyTulsa, OK

    Bathroom renovations

    $5,000
  39. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & ClinicTulsa, OK

    Tablets, software licenses - "mightier" therapy

    $5,000
  40. Project Orphans Inc DBA Tulsa Girls' HomeTulsa, OK

    Furnishings for transitional townshome

    $5,000
  41. Resonance Center for Women IncTulsa, OK

    Equipment

    $5,000
  42. Salvation ArmyTulsa, OK

    Multi media equipment

    $5,000
  43. The Little Light House IncTulsa, OK

    Emergency disaster relief (claremore tornado)

    $5,000
  44. The Spring Shelter IncTulsa, OK

    Equipment and supplies

    $5,000
  45. Tristesse Grief Center IncTulsa, OK

    Mayfest sponsorship

    $5,000
  46. Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless IncTulsa, OK

    Tents and mobile peripherals

    $5,000
  47. Tulsa Habitat for HumanityTulsa, OK

    Rapid rehousing program expenses

    $5,000
  48. Tulsa Lawyers for Children IncTulsa, OK

    Audiovisual equipment

    $5,000
  49. University of Oklahoma Foundation IncTulsa, OK

    Education & community programming

    $5,000
  50. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Exhibit costs

    $5,000
  51. Vizavance IncOklahoma City, OK

    Spot screening camera

    $5,000
  52. Hearts for Hearing FoundationTulsa, OK

    Client assistance expenses

    $4,500
  53. Junior League of TulsaTulsa, OK

    3 year copier lease and supplies

    $4,500
  54. Family Hope HouseTulsa, OK

    Partners in education program expenses

    $4,000
  55. A New Leaf IncBroken Arrow, OK

    Carbon fiber fire resistant blankets

    $3,500
  56. Blessings InternationalTulsa, OK

    Medical supplies

    $3,500
  57. Chamber Music Tulsa IncTulsa, OK

    Security cameras, system upgrade expenses

    $3,500
  58. Joy to the World IncTulsa, OK

    Various capital items

    $3,500
  59. Legal Aid Services of OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Obi feeding robot

    $3,500
  60. Safenet ServicesClaremore, OK

    Court advocacy program expenses

    $3,500
  61. Tulsa Community Foundationn (FBO 501TECH)Tulsa, OK

    Fundraising event expenses

    $3,500
  62. Foundation for Tulsa SchoolsTulsa, OK

    Technology for group homes

    $3,000
  63. Gatesway Foundation IncTulsa, OK

    Program expenses

    $3,000
  64. Greenwood Cultural CenterTulsa, OK

    Hearing test and corrective equipment

    $3,000
  65. John 3 16 MissionTulsa, OK

    Backpack supplies

    $3,000
  66. Reading PartnersOakland, CA

    Literacy program supplies

    $3,000
  67. Tulsa Chautauqua IncTulsa, OK

    Program expenses

    $3,000
  68. Beheard IncTulsa, OK

    Awing shades for shower trailers

    $2,500
  69. Community Sharehouse Furniture BankTulsa, OK

    Computer server upgrade

    $2,500
  70. Education for ScholarsTulsa, OK

    Basic needs items

    $2,500
  71. Gilcrease Museum Management TrustTulsa, OK

    Supplies for summer program

    $2,500
  72. James IncTulsa, OK

    Children's summer literacy camp supplies

    $2,500
  73. Philbrook Museum of Art IncTulsa, OK

    Membership & exhibit expenses

    $2,500
  74. Operation Aware of Oklahoma IncTulsa, OK

    Printing costs

    $1,500
  75. Town Hall of Tulsa CorpTulsa, OK

    Supplies to fostering hope tulsa clinic

    $1,500
  76. Tulsa Global Alliance IncTulsa, OK

    Data management system expenses

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services11 grants $64,60027% of the total
  2. Arts and culture9 grants $49,00020% of the total
  3. Mental health5 grants $31,50013% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid3 grants $24,00010% of the total
  5. Education5 grants $16,0007% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $48,50020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oklahoma75 grants $423,300

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Therese StarrPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Terry DoverspikeCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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