Because We Care Philanthropy Inc
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc is a public charity based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It supported charitable giving through donor-advised funds, with a stated mission focused on health, education, youth development, inclusion and diversity for people who are poor, distressed or underprivileged, as well as animal welfare.
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc at a glance
In short: Because We Care Philanthropy Inc gave $6.4M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $258K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,444,091
- +229.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $257,764
- +269.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Because We Care Philanthropy Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1024 East Britton Road Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Website: https://becausephilanthropy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Because We Care Philanthropy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma City Community Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 89 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 17% to Texas, 2% to Florida and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Because We Care Philanthropy Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2020) to $6.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | — | $3,970,092 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation Tyler, TX | — | $1,048,487 |
| Chickasaw Foundation Ada, OK | — | $379,000 |
| East Central University Foundation Ada, OK | — | $300,000 |
| Compassion Outreach Center Inc Ada, OK | — | $153,070 |
| Alfred B Maclay Jr Day School Tallahassee, FL | — | $100,000 |
| Holy Family Classical School Tulsa, OK | — | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | — | $65,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | — | $65,000 |
| First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | — | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $956,230 | $6,535,377 | $6,444,091 | 25 | $178,199 |
| 2023 | $5,617,685 | $4,415,191 | $2,186,026 | $1,953,827 | 28 | $160,132 |
| 2022 | $3,253,470 | $3,772,336 | $1,771,132 | $1,538,415 | 23 | $26,401 |
| 2021 | $1,482,486 | $1,658,226 | $1,169,603 | $1,061,101 | 11 | $145,269 |
| 2020 | $1,021,817 | $1,463,589 | $389,964 | $387,185 | 2 | $86,228 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support innovative improvements in health, education, youth development, inclusion and diversity for the poor, distressed and/or underprivileged, and to support animal welfare issues as they arise. Its filing says grants are awarded primarily to 501(c)(3) organizations for general operating support. The filing also describes a donor-directed fiscal sponsorship fund for a community needs assessment and response plan addressing mental health and substance abuse in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Compassion Outreach Center says it provides free medical and dental care to uninsured people in its area; East Central University Foundation says it benefits the university’s students, faculty and programs; and Fields & Futures Foundation describes its mission as “Igniting success—one field, one coach, one student at a time.” These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional mission statements from the funder.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $3,970,092 to Oklahoma City Community Foundation, $1,048,487 to East Texas Communities Foundation, $300,000 to East Central University Foundation, $153,070 to Compassion Outreach Center and $100,000 each to Alfred B Maclay Jr Day School and Holy Family Classical School.
The organization’s website describes grants as recommendations made through donor-advised funds. It says recipients must be 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS when a grant is recommended, and that no goods or services may be returned in consideration of a grant. Its filing says recipients were verified before grants were approved and paid, with an exception for the Ardmore fiscal sponsorship fund, for which expenditure responsibility was exercised. The website states that new accounts are no longer being accepted; it does not provide current application instructions for new fundholders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kari Blakley as president, Michelle Hardesty as secretary, Jeff Moen as treasurer and Randy K Macon as executive director.
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc is led by Kari Blakley, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kari Blakley
President
Board Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hardesty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy K. Macon
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Because We Care Philanthropy Inc
How much does Because We Care Philanthropy Inc give each year?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc gave $6.4M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 28 grants.
What is Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's typical grant size?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,500, and its average grant was $257,764, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Because We Care Philanthropy Inc give grants?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (12 grants) and Ada, OK (3 grants).
Who are Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's largest grantees?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma City Community Foundation ($3,970,092), East Texas Communities Foundation ($1,048,487) and Chickasaw Foundation ($379,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Because We Care Philanthropy Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support innovative improvements in health, education, youth development, inclusion and diversity for the poor, distressed and/or underprivileged, and to support animal welfare issues as they arise. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Because We Care Philanthropy Inc?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check becausephilanthropy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's EIN?
Because We Care Philanthropy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5159666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Because We Care Philanthropy Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/because-we-care-philanthropy-inc-morg_6e78c8a10c6e430ab1d8779ce6c8e893
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