Butterfield Memorial Foundation is a faith-based public charity and grantmaking organization located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The foundation was established in 2005 following the sale of Deaconess Hospital to a national healthcare corporation. It operates in alignment with the Free Methodist Church USA and maintains a legacy rooted in over a century of healthcare advocacy through its predecessor organization, Deaconess Hospital. The foundation also operates Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption (DPA), founded in 1900, which is the largest non-profit adoption agency in Oklahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$143.0M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+150.6% YoY
Grant Count
44
-22.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
+224.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to manifest the redeeming love of Christ by focusing on the physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being of people, consistent with the tenets of the Free Methodist Church USA.
The foundation prioritizes four primary funding focus areas:
- Charitable Whole Person Healthcare — Supporting healthcare access for uninsured and underserved individuals
- Choose Life Advancement — Serving those experiencing unexpected pregnancies
- International Whole Person Healthcare — Global health initiatives
- Spiritual Care Advancement — Programs addressing spiritual dimensions of care
The foundation emphasizes funding Christian nonprofit organizations that provide whole-person healthcare to vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation prioritizes Christian nonprofit organizations serving communities in Oklahoma, while also considering grants for similar organizations throughout the United States and internationally.
Review Cycle
annually
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. It also considers funding for organizations operating throughout the United States and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $142,993,064
- Total Revenue: $13,860,361
- Total Expenses: $10,985,057
- Net Income: $2,875,304
- Total Liabilities: $3.3 million
- Staff: 22 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $142,993,064 | $139,840,256 | $131,651,880 |
| Revenue | $13,860,361 | $5,143,240 | $7,092,603 |
| Expenses | $10,985,057 | $7,225,552 | $11,640,607 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,092,425 | $3,455,430 | $4,571,752 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Butterfield Memorial Foundation
Butterfield Memorial Foundation Grant
BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charitable Whole Person Healthcare Grant
BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Choose Life Advancement Grant
BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hal Hoxie — President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAL HOXIE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $292,521 |
| DIERDRE MCCOOL | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $211,185 |
| JENNIFER RICHARDSON | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $141,758 |
| REV DENISE ABSTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| STEVEN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ANITA BAIRD | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| DANIEL FISHER | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| SHELLY GOODNIGHT | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DANIEL KURTZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SARAH OUREN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA PORTER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TIMOTHY PORTER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARCIE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DR GREG SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TIMOTHY WAYMAN | VICE CHAIRMA | 3 | — |
| JAMIE WHITEHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a luncheon highlighting two decades of philanthropic impact. The event centered on the Crossings Community Center Clinic, which received the foundation's first grant and has become a symbol of its sustained commitment to community health. Foundation leaders described their approach as intentional gardening, with seeds planted years ago taking root in organizations that equip volunteers, staff, and boards to deliver healthcare services.
Butterfield Memorial Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Seeded Generosity\The foundation remains active in fulfilling the century-old Deaconess Hospital legacy of advocating for the health needs of the underserved in the community, with a strong priority on encouraging the development of more Christian medical care providers for Oklahoma.
Hospital Foundation Awards Carolyn M. and John H. Butterfield ScholarshipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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