Bartlesville Community Foundation
Bartlesville Community Foundation is a public charity based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It receives, manages, and distributes gifts from individuals and organizations for the betterment of the Bartlesville area, including through endowed funds that generate support for charitable causes.
Bartlesville Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Bartlesville Community Foundation gave $2.2M across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Oklahoma. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,154,294
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,795
- +35.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $26,690,195
- +11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bartlesville Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations; BCF affiliates and components may also apply, but individuals are not eligible. Applicants may apply to multiple eligible grant funds, with only one application per grant. Requests generally must focus on the Bartlesville area unless a grant description specifies otherwise. The Foundation says incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Review Cycle
- The announced 2026 grant cycle ran from January 26 through March 6, 2026. The grants page lists spring grants as scheduled to open in January 2027 and states that the fall 2026 cycle opened August 3 and closed September 4, 2026.
- Deadline
- The announced 2026 grant cycle ran from January 26 through March 6, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 321 Se Delaware Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Phone: (918) 337-2287
Website: https://bartlesvillecf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bartlesville Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bartlesville Public School ISD #30 ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 267 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grant FAQ says requests must focus on the Bartlesville area unless otherwise specified in a grant description, though an applicant organization may serve a wider area. Its 2026 cycle announcement described eligible organizations as serving Bartlesville and Washington County. In filing year 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma; the reported shares for Oregon, Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois were 5%, 1%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bartlesville Community Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 57 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $954K (2020) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville Public School ISD #30 Bartlesville, OK | To provide assistance for the staff at the school. | $249,864 |
| City Church Bartlesville, OK | The mission of city church is simple: helping people that are far from god find and follow jesus. As jesus says in mark 16:15 (TLB), "proclaim the good news to everyone, everywhere." | $234,755 |
| Lighthouse Outreach Center Bartlesville, OK | Provide food, shelter, and clothing for homeless people that exhibit feelings of hopelessness. | $201,200 |
| Okmusic Bartlesville, OK | Deliver high quality musica and cultural experiences for all ages. | $125,200 |
| Bartlesville Community Center Bartlesville, OK | Provide cultural and educational facilities and activities which will strengthen the culture and economy of the city of bartlesville. | $116,801 |
| Grace Community Church Bartlesville, OK | To connect to a family, commit to a journey, and serve in his name. | $103,400 |
| Bartlesville Public School Foundation Bartlesville, OK | Provide financial resources, cultivate community partnerships, and celebrate achievements to engage students, empower teachers, and enrich learning within bartlesville public schools. | $100,726 |
| Intentional Parents International Bend, OR | To equip people throughout the world in their desire to become passionate jesus followers to pass on who they become through their own life, leadeship, marriage, parenting, and family for generations to come. | $100,000 |
| Tri County Technology Foundation Bartlesville, OK | To elevate futures by providing superior and relevant training. | $59,262 |
| The Cottage Bartlesville, OK | To bring a life-affirming voice to pregnant women by establishing relationships and providing care at their point of need. We are guided by the love of jesus and give hope to all those we serve. | $52,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,690,195 | $4,424,983 | $3,340,305 | $2,154,294 | 57 | $1,070,212 |
| 2024 | $23,876,357 | $3,559,620 | $3,056,118 | $1,618,862 | 58 | $666,949 |
| 2023 | $21,332,903 | $2,300,669 | $2,513,595 | $1,557,092 | 55 | $275,745 |
| 2022 | $20,291,379 | $2,913,357 | $2,517,136 | $1,884,090 | 52 | $488,769 |
| 2021 | $23,253,166 | $6,825,644 | $2,267,104 | $1,132,403 | 45 | $864,610 |
| 2020 | $15,879,299 | $4,011,375 | $2,093,371 | $954,336 | 47 | $210,726 |
| 2019 | $14,177,333 | $3,119,474 | $1,908,557 | $972,174 | 40 | $395,172 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide a simple way to do good works.” It says its endowment funds provide scholarships and further the exempt purposes of organizations, as advised by those organizations.
Its grants support a range of charitable work. For example, Lighthouse Outreach Center describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, protection, and spiritual guidance to residents. Paths to Independence says it provides educational and support services to people with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Oklahoma State University Foundation describes its mission as uniting donor passions with university priorities. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 57 grants totaling $2,154,294. Grant amounts ranged from $5,414 to $249,864, with a median of $16,000. Among the largest awards were $249,864 to Bartlesville Public School ISD #30, $234,755 to City Church, $201,200 to Lighthouse Outreach Center, and $125,200 to OKMUSIC.
Other notable 2025 awards included $116,801 to Bartlesville Community Center, $103,400 to Grace Community Church, $100,726 to Bartlesville Public School Foundation, $100,000 to Intentional Parents International, and $59,262 to Tri County Technology Foundation. The grantee-described missions include Lighthouse Outreach Center’s homeless shelter services, Intentional Parents International’s biblical parenting support, and Bartlesville Sports Commission’s work bringing sporting events to Bartlesville and supporting local school athletics.
Most Foundation grants support fields of interest designated by the donor who established the fund. The Fund for Bartlesville supports requests for programs, new initiatives, or capacity building, with proposals capped at $2,500. The Foundation also offers operating and program grants through its grant opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing were Debbie Mueggenborg, chair; Ashley Kane, vice chair; Spencer King, treasurer; Donna Bode, secretary; and members Gary Lorenz, Janie Kirkpatrick, Greg Collins, Brittany Shoemake, Jon Lindblom, and Kevin Hay. The Foundation’s 2026 grant-cycle announcement identified Laura Jensen as President & CEO.
Bartlesville Community Foundation is led by Laura Jensen, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Jensen
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Debbie Mueggenborg
Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Rovenstine - Shoemake
Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer King
Treasurer
Past Chair → Member, 2020
Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hay
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Johnson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Bode
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie Kirkpatrick
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Collins
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Kane
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Lorenz
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Mauntel
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lindblom
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Randolph
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Kristen Lindblom (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Cana Mize (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Britney Shoemake (2024) — Member
- Former: Bill Beierschmitt (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Sara Freeman (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Mat Saddoris (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: David Ingram (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Mike Wilt (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: John B. Kane (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: John M. Wilt (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Bret Shoemake (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Charlie Bowerman (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Markland Headley (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Billie Korsunskiy (2020) — Member
- Former: Glenn Bonner (2019) — Member
- Former: John Mihm (2019) — Member
- Former: Kyle Hubbard (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Laura Jensen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bartlesville Community Foundation
How much does Bartlesville Community Foundation give each year?
Bartlesville Community Foundation gave $2.2M across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 58 grants.
What is Bartlesville Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Bartlesville Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $37,795, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bartlesville Community Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Bartlesville Community Foundation give grants?
Bartlesville Community Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bartlesville, OK (43 grants), Stillwater, OK (2 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Bartlesville Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Bartlesville Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bartlesville Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Bartlesville Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bartlesville Public School ISD #30 ($249,864), City Church ($234,755) and Lighthouse Outreach Center ($201,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bartlesville Community Foundation?
Bartlesville Community Foundation reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Bartlesville Community Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide a simple way to do good works.” It says its endowment funds provide scholarships and further the exempt purposes of organizations, as advised by those organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartlesville Community Foundation?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations; BCF affiliates and components may also apply, but individuals are not eligible. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bartlesville Community Foundation's EIN?
Bartlesville Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1575838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
Live grants for the work Bartlesville Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Bartlesville Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bartlesville-community-foundation-morg_547bfe8230f0415f90b013e0b808faec
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