Arnall Family Foundation

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK EIN: 47-3945413 Website

The Arnall Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2015 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded by Sue Ann Arnall, a veteran of the energy industry and signatory of the Giving Pledge, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focused mission to create lasting, transformative change in its community through strategic investments and innovative partnerships.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$832K

+22.1% YoY

Grant Count

-81.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$139K

+551.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding focus areas include:

Criminal Justice Reform — Decreasing incarceration rates in Oklahoma through strategic grants
Youth Welfare & Justice — Preventing youth involvement with the justice system through access to human and social services
Homelessness — Supporting initiatives to address housing and homelessness
Northeast Oklahoma City — Community and economic development in areas that experienced disinvestment

The foundation also supports human services, housing, and community development initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 60 grants in 2023. Grant amounts vary significantly, with typical awards ranging from $249 to $4,383,000. Recent grants include:

Invitation Only

** The foundation works proactively to select its grantees and accepts proposals by invitation only. Networking with current and past grantees may be the best way to gain an introduction.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's giving is concentrated in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Northeast Oklahoma City as a priority area for community and economic development.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $108.0M (96%)

New York $1.0M (1%)

Kentucky $841K (1%)

Pennsylvania $671K (1%)

District of Columbia $589K (1%)

Colorado $300K (0%)

South Carolina $242K (0%)

West Virginia $198K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Colorado District of Columbia Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Nebraska New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia West Virginia

Cities

ArdmoreBostonDenverEdmondFalls ChurchFt CollinsKennett SquareLexingtonLincolnLouisvilleMIdwest CityMidwest CityNew YorkNormanNorth CharlestonOklahoma CitOklahoma CityOklahona CityPoteauShady Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $11.6 million
Total Revenue: $6.77 million
Total Expenses: $2.54 million
Total Liabilities: $26,000

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $27.7 million
Total Giving: $832,249

The foundation has demonstrated significant financial growth between 2023 and 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

188 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oklahoma County Diversion Hub ($747,496), Oklahoma County Diversion Hub ($62,758), Oklahoma County Diversion Hub ($13,442).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Homeless Alliance Oklahoma City, OK	Gift cards in support of Point In Time Program event.	$3,954
Oklahoma County Diversion Hub Oklahona City, OK	Cash gifts to support programs for individuals in the criminal justice system.	$747,496
Oklahoma County Diversion Hub Oklahoma City, OK	Gift Cards and Bus Passes to help individuals in the criminal justic system.	$4,350
Oklahoma County Diversion Hub Oklahoma City, OK	Food Incentives to encourange participation in Warrant Amnesty Program.	$13,442
Oklahoma County Diversion Hub Oklahoma City, OK	Legal fees related to the donation of property to the City of Oklahoma City.	$62,758
About Face Women's Program Stillwater, OK	Donation of Annual Website Cost in support of company programs.	$249

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board & Executive Leadership:

Sue Ann Arnall — President, Board Member
Brandon Clabes — Board Member
Hilary Honor Hamm — Board Member
Debby Hampton — Board Member
Jane Lerum — Board Member
Lane Neal — Board Member
Meagan Taylor, J.D. — Ex-Officio Board Member

Staff:

Shannon Anderson — Chief Financial Officer
Austin Mayden — Director of Operations
Jeff Robbins — Grants Manager
Corbin Babb — Program Associate, Criminal Justice Reform
Mary Beth Buchanan, J.D. — Program Associate, Youth Welfare & Justice
Jessie Valadez — Program Associate, Homelessness
Perrin Duncan — Program Officer
Amy Hill — Marketing & Communications Manager
Chris Krummrich — Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Mickey Smith — Sr. Graphic Designer
Misty Copeland — Office Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sue Ann Arnall	President	25	—
Jane Lerum	Director	5	—
Hilary Honor Hamm	Director	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2021

In 2021, the Arnall Family Foundation announced an $85 million initiative centered on criminal justice reform and child welfare improvements, with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administering the program.

OIC awarded 3-year grant from Arnall Family Foundation

The foundation has made recent grants to organizations including the Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma City Community College, and the Oklahoma Indian Commission's workforce development program.

OJA Receives Arnall Family Foundation Grant - Oklahoma.gov

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arnall Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to empower community partners to create lasting, transformative change through strategic investments and innovative partnerships. The foundation operates with core values of being collaborative partners, embracing differences, approachable by everyone, respectful to everyone, and boldly creating positive change. Primary funding focus areas include: • **Criminal Justice Reform** — Decreasing incarceration rates in Oklahoma through strategic grants • **Youth Welfare & …

How do I apply for a grant from Arnall Family Foundation?

The foundation made 60 grants in 2023. Grant amounts vary significantly, with typical awards ranging from $249 to $4,383,000. Recent grants include: • Nexus Equine: $99,889 (Equine Rescue and Adoption Programs) • The Homeless Alliance: $97,734 (Land Acquisition) • American Friends of Haruv-Mehalev Association: $25,000 (Haruv Training Programs) The foundation identifies areas of need in the community and seeks out public and private agencies already doing the work who have expertise to make chan…

Where does Arnall Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's giving is concentrated in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Northeast Oklahoma City as a priority area for community and economic development.