Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma is a public charity and community foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in 1992, the organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors, nonprofits, businesses, and communities across Oklahoma. The foundation administers charitable funds and grant programs while providing philanthropic services to both donors and nonprofit organizations statewide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$204.0M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.6M
-40.2% YoY
Grant Count
268
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
-38.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Communities Foundation of Oklahoma supports Oklahoma communities by meeting the needs of charitable organizations and donors statewide. The organization aims to strategically distribute charitable funds, maximize donors' impact, and strengthen communities through stewardship and commitment to sustainable change.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation works to find long-term, systemic solutions addressing root causes of pressing issues facing Oklahoma.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides grants primarily in Oklahoma, with service to more than 45 counties and commitment to all 77 counties in Oklahoma. The organization also has made grants in Texas and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $204,013,681 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $17.6 million (2024)
Revenue: $143 million (2023)
Expenses: $123 million (2023); $27.8 million (2024)
Giving Rate: 8.6% of assets
Donor-Advised Funds: The organization operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Funds Administered: 1,225 different funds representing donor commitments to service and strengthening the greater good.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $204,013,681 | $195,567,308 | $167,077,976 |
| Revenue | $38,480,729 | $142,717,974 | $262,928,219 |
| Expenses | $27,847,738 | $123,435,469 | $241,646,483 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,330,214 | $9,348,708 | $7,892,766 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
FAQ46 Grants - ERAP Affordable Housing Grants
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fleeta Greenwood Foundation Grant
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fleeta Greenwood Grant Cycle
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities Tulsa ($225,136), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Inc ($201,605), Casady School ($175,652).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY FIRST INC DUNCAN, OK | HEALTH GENERAL | $10,510 |
| ABOUT FACE WOMEN'S PROGRAM INC STILLWATER, OK | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $7,500 |
| ACKERMAN MCQUEEN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,913 |
| AIRMEN'S APARTMENT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | HOUSING/SHELTER | $10,455 |
| ALDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION CARNEGIE, OK | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $7,500 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE ROOFING & RESTORATIONS BROKEN ARROW, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $19,913 |
| ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH DUNCAN, OK | RELIGION | $9,851 |
| ALL SOULS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | RELIGION | $22,000 |
| ALVA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #001 ALVA, OK | EDUCATIONAL | $43,000 |
| ALVA ROTARY CLUB ALVA, OK | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jana Moring – Executive Director
- Teresa Rose – Executive Director
- Rachael Hunter – Director of Communications
Historical Founders: The organization was founded on the shared vision of Tom McCasland Jr. and Gene Rainbolt, who sought to create a philanthropic organization serving the charitable needs of rural communities across Oklahoma.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK GISH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD RATCLIFFE | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DB GREEN III | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LESLIE RAINBOLT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BILL BUCKLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER BURRAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM MCCASLAND III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES STUART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA ROSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $234,275 |
| TRAVIS WARMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $105,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has awarded grants for community beautification projects, including $200,000 in grants to beautify Oklahoma City parks. The organization continues to administer multiple community funds and specialized grant programs serving specific geographic areas and populations, including women and girls through the Women's Foundation of Oklahoma program.
On the Town: $200K in grants to beautify OKC parksSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Communities Foundation of Oklahoma fund?
**Mission:** Communities Foundation of Oklahoma supports Oklahoma communities by meeting the needs of charitable organizations and donors statewide. The organization aims to strategically distribute charitable funds, maximize donors' impact, and strengthen communities through stewardship and commitment to sustainable change. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation works to find long-term, systemic solutions addressing root c…
How do I apply for a grant from Communities Foundation of Oklahoma?
**Grant Activity:** • Awards approximately $17.6 million annually through approximately 268 grants • Median grant size: $15,000 • Grant range: $5,000 to $4.9 million • Since 2001, the foundation has helped donors distribute over $194 million through 43,843 grants **Active Grant Programs:** • Fleeta Greenwood Foundation Grant • Kingfisher Community Fund Grant • Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant • Stillwater Community Foundation Grant • Tahlequah Community Fund Grants • Women's Foundation of Oklahom…
Where does Communities Foundation of Oklahoma make grants?
The foundation provides grants primarily in Oklahoma, with service to more than 45 counties and commitment to all 77 counties in Oklahoma. The organization also has made grants in Texas and Illinois.
What size grants does Communities Foundation of Oklahoma award?
In 2024, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma awarded 268 grants totaling $17.6M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communities Foundation of Oklahoma's EIN?
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1396320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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