How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact person
- On file
- Phone
- On file
- On file
- Mailing address
- On file
- Form and materials
- On file
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Yes, must have a majority vote from trustees.
Contact person, phone, email, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,052,000
- Grants listed
- 19
- Assets, end of year
- $9,032,454
-
Tax year 2023
$711,297
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $8,950,926
-
Tax year 2022
$606,358
- Grants listed
- 15
- Assets, end of year
- $12,934,344
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Tax year 2021
$0
- Grants listed
- 0
- Assets, end of year
- $0
-
Tax year 2020
$560,000
- Grants listed
- 15
- Assets, end of year
- $5,743,567
-
Tax year 2019
$454,100
- Grants listed
- 15
- Assets, end of year
- $6,220,933
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Tax year 2018
$421,200
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $6,560,146
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Tulsa OperaTulsa, OK
Performing arts
$275,000 -
Tulsa Symphony OrchestraTulsa, OK
Performing arts
$180,000 -
The Simon Estes FoundationTulsa, OK
Annual fund
$150,000 -
Philbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OK
Annual fund
$50,000 -
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY
Performing arts
$50,000 -
Oklahoma Intimidators IncMuskogee, OK
Annual fund
$33,000 -
Rock Fire DepartmentSkiatook, OK
Annual fund
$31,000 -
Animal Rescue FoundationTulsa, OK
Animal care
$30,000 -
Meals on WheelsTulsa, OK
Annual fund
$30,000 -
Tulsa SPCATulsa, OK
Animal care
$30,000 -
Oklahoma Premier Fastpitch ClubMuskogee, OK
Annual fund
$26,000 -
Search Dog FoundationOjai, CA
Animal care
$25,000 -
Up with TreesTulsa, OK
Annual fund
$22,000 -
Chamber Music TulsaTulsa, OK
Performing arts
$20,000 -
Circle Cinema FoundationTulsa, OK
Annual fund
$20,000 -
Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue IncJenks, OK
Animal care
$20,000 -
Osage County Historical SocietyPawhuska, OK
Annual fund
$20,000 -
Tulsa BalletTulsa, OK
Performing arts
$20,000 -
Tulsa Oratorio ChorusTulsa, OK
Performing arts
$20,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture7 grants $615,00082% of the total
- Animals3 grants $80,00011% of the total
- Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $31,0004% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $26,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Oklahoma17 grants $977,000
- New York1 grant $50,000
- California1 grant $25,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Midfirst BankTRUSTEE Hours 40Pay $0
The return
More foundations
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