Battison Foundation
Battison Foundation is a private foundation based in Norman, Oklahoma. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, equine-related activities, animal rehabilitation, research, and veteran services.
Battison Foundation at a glance
In short: Battison Foundation gave $115K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,350
- +85.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,120
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,404,099
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Battison Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4313 Hackney Wick Road, Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 360-5533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Battison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Quarter Horse Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 17% to Texas, 4% to Tennessee, and 4% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How Battison Foundation gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 939% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Quarter Horse Foundation Amarillo, TX | Support Quarter Horses | $10,000 |
| Francis Tuttle Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Educational Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Metro Tech Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Support Technical School | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community College Fdn Oklahoma City, OK | Adult Education | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Technical College Tulsa, OK | Technical School | $10,000 |
| Rein in Cancer Byars, OK | Relief Organization | $10,000 |
| Aging Mind Foundation Dallas, TX | Scientific Research | $5,000 |
| Car Dealers Care Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable, Educ & Medical Support | $5,000 |
| NSBA Foundation Weatherford, TX | Promote & Improve Equine Sports | $5,000 |
| Reining Horse Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Support Reining Horse | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,404,099 | $654,244 | $131,624 | $115,350 | 28 | $115,350 | $40,757 | $137,744 |
| 2024 | $1,881,479 | $593,365 | $73,939 | $62,250 | 20 | $62,250 | $49,983 | $104,202 |
| 2023 | $1,353,244 | $524,270 | $66,585 | $47,750 | 14 | $47,750 | $15,572 | $69,890 |
| 2022 | $895,467 | $429,424 | $18,100 | $11,100 | 5 | $11,100 | $11,073 | $45,460 |
| 2021 | $484,143 | $506,751 | $22,608 | $20,600 | 8 | — | $3,410 | $25,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Battison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational scholarships and technical and adult education, equine organizations, wildlife rehabilitation, scientific research, and veteran equestrian therapy.
The supported organizations describe their work in their own terms. The American Quarter Horse Foundation says it connects horses and people through charitable giving to preserve the horses’ legacy and further the well-being of the American Quarter Horse family. WildCare Foundation says it provides a place for people to bring native wildlife struggling to survive, with the goal of releasing healthy individuals back into the wild. Francis Tuttle Foundation says it provides scholarships, grants, and emergency loans to students of Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $115,350. Grants ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median of $3,250.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to the American Quarter Horse Foundation for “support quarter horses,” Francis Tuttle Foundation for educational scholarships, Metro Tech Foundation for technical school support, Oklahoma City Community College Foundation for adult education, Oklahoma Technical College for technical school, and Rein in Cancer for a relief organization. Other grants included $5,000 to WildCare Foundation for rehabilitation and release of injured animals, and $5,000 to Two Ravens Foundation for veteran equestrian therapy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Battison as president and Courtney Battison and Linda Battison as directors.
Battison Foundation is led by Larry Battison, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Battison
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Battison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Battison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Battison Foundation
How much does Battison Foundation give each year?
Battison Foundation gave $115K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 20 grants.
What is Battison Foundation's typical grant size?
Battison Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $4,120, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Battison Foundation give grants?
Battison Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (8 grants), Norman, OK (3 grants), Tulsa, OK (2 grants) and Washington, OK (2 grants).
Does Battison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Battison Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Battison Foundation's largest grantees?
Battison Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Quarter Horse Foundation ($10,000), Francis Tuttle Foundation ($10,000) and Metro Tech Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Battison Foundation?
Battison Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Battison Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational scholarships and technical and adult education, equine organizations, wildlife rehabilitation, scientific research, and veteran equestrian therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Battison Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Battison Foundation's EIN?
Battison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1224499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Battison Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Battison Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/battison-foundation-morg_ba8ad094f7bd4b19b364f07d6a0ca836
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