City of Muskogee Foundation Inc
The City of Muskogee Foundation is a community foundation established in 2008 by the City of Muskogee, Oklahoma, to manage and distribute philanthropic resources for community benefit. The foundation is the sole owner of the City of Muskogee Foundation Inc and serves as a key philanthropic engine for the greater Muskogee area. The foundation was created from net proceeds generated through a 40-year lease agreement between Capella Healthcare and the Muskogee Regional Health Center Trust Authority for the operation of Muskogee Regional Medical Center, which began in 2007.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$156.7M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.6M
+388.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$654K
+323.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Making a Real Difference" for Muskogee
The foundation's mission is to effectively develop, support, promote, and improve programs and facilities relating to:
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Community revitalization and beautification
- Social services
- Health care
- Economic development
- Infrastructure
- Housing
- Recreation
The foundation prioritizes funding organizations serving the citizens of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents.
Grantmaking
The City of Muskogee Foundation operates two grant cycles annually:
Review Cycle
annually:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations and projects serving Muskogee, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas within the greater Muskogee community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $150 million
- Total Revenue: $6.54 million
- Total Expenses: $4.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $15.3 million
- Total Giving: $19.6 million (cumulative)
The foundation maintains a substantial endowment and distributes over $2 million annually to community organizations and nonprofit groups throughout the Muskogee community.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $156,654,127 | $150,077,315 | $144,080,525 |
| Revenue | $5,961,947 | $6,540,428 | $29,573,324 |
| Expenses | $20,467,071 | $4,896,154 | $2,833,263 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,961,947 | $6,540,428 | $29,573,324 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from City of Muskogee Foundation Inc
City of Muskogee Foundation Regular Grants
CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
City of Muskogee Foundation Summer Grants
CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program
CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Barton — Chair of the Board of Directors (serving since the foundation's establishment in 2008)
- Frank Merrick — Executive Director
- Wren Stratton — Principal Officer
- John Tyler Hammons — Mayor of Muskogee (appoints board chair)
The foundation accepts board member applications annually, with applications due by April 1. Committee applications for granting committees and the Investment Committee are accepted with a deadline of July 15 each year.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC ANDERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BARTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNY BELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK CALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENDAL FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EARNIE GILDER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HAYS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM MARTINDALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN BARKER ONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHEENA RAUNIKAR-BAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAIME STOUT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WREN STRATTON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KIM WALTON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Muskogee Public Library received a $1.5 million grant from the foundation
Muskogee Public Library Receives $1.5 Million Grant from City of MuskogeeThe War Memorial Trust Authority received grant approval
City of Muskogee Foundation OKs grants for War Memorial Trust AuthorityThe Eastern Oklahoma Library System received a $20,000 grant
Muskogee Public Library Receives $1.5 Million Grant from City of MuskogeeThe foundation approved grants for city projects including street rehabilitation, pickleball courts, and a new park
City of Muskogee Foundation OKs grants for War Memorial Trust AuthorityContact Information
Address: 230 W. Okmulgee Suite B Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918-577-6562
Website: cityofmuskogeefoundation.org
Subject 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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