Conklin Family Foundation

STIGLER, OK EIN: 73-1608278

The Conklin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stigler, Oklahoma. Established in 2001, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on making grants to nonprofits across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$954K

-22.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$245K

+5.3% YoY

Grant Count

-4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+10.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conklin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation funds charitable, religious, scholarship, educational, and religious/charitable grants. Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Food Security and Hunger Relief
Beekeeping

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** The foundation's grant distribution reflects a mix of smaller and larger awards within its typical range.

Average Grant

** The foundation's grant distribution reflects a mix of smaller and larger awards within its typical range.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New York, with a particular emphasis on Oklahoma-based nonprofits.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $656K (67%)

New York $100K (10%)

Louisiana $71K (7%)

Missouri $57K (6%)

Ohio $23K (2%)

Maryland $15K (2%)

Texas $14K (1%)

Georgia $14K (1%)

+6 more states

States

Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oklahoma Texas Virginia

Cities

AdaAlbert LeaAmericusColumbusCooksonEdmondEl PasoFayettevilleFort SmithHagerstownHagertownKirksvilleMerrifieldMilpitasMuskogeeNew OrleansNew YorkNormanOklahoma CityOkmulgee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $1,227,397
Total Giving: $232,750
Total Revenues: $302,299
Total Expenses: $237,264
Number of Employees: 0

Funding Trends: Total grants and contributions decreased 13.2% from 2022 ($18,293) to 2023 ($15,878).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$953,992	$1,227,397	$1,104,619
Revenue	$264,844	$302,299	$347,950
Expenses	$251,717	$237,264	$225,883
Qualifying Distributions	$251,717	$237,264	$225,426
Net Investment Income	$239,318	$281,907	$209,711
Distributable Amount	$259,920	$246,298	$234,436

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

186 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Umcor ($20,000), Oklahoma Disaster Response ($20,000), Stigler Schools Roye Park ($19,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Kiamichi Technology Center Stigler, OK	EDUCATIONAL	$11,500
Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
AT Still University Kirksville, MO	SCHOLARSHIP	$10,000
Court Appointed Special Advocate Poteau, OK	CHARITABLE	$3,000
Crescent City Cafe New Orleans, LA	CHARITABLE	$5,000
Haskell County Angel Tree Stigler, OK	CHARITABLE	$2,000
Keelys Fund Fayetteville, AR	CHARITABLE	$1,000
KiBois Domestic Violence Services Stigler, OK	CHARITABLE	$2,500
Lukes House New Orleans, LA	CHARITABLE	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Thomas H Conklin serves as President of the foundation and receives no compensation for this role.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS H CONKLIN JR	PRESIDENT	1	—
FLORENCE CONKLIN	SECRETARY	2	—
KELLY CONKLIN	DIRECTOR	—	—
THOMAS H CONKLIN III	DIRECTOR	—	—
TARA WEISS	DIRECTOR	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Conklin Family Foundation fund?

The foundation funds charitable, religious, scholarship, educational, and religious/charitable grants. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Food Security and Hunger Relief • Beekeeping

How do I apply for a grant from Conklin Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $200 to $60,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2023, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $232,750. Recent grantees include: • Circle of Care ($7,500) • Lukes House - A Clinic for Healing and Hope ($7,500) • 6 33 Recovery ($7,500) • Haskell County Angel Tree Association ($2,000) • OK United Methodist Camp Retreat **Average Grant Size:** The foundation's grant distribution reflects a mix of smaller and larger awards within its typical range.

Where does Conklin Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New York, with a particular emphasis on Oklahoma-based nonprofits.

What size grants does Conklin Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Conklin Family Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $245K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Conklin Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Conklin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.