Coretz Family Foundation
The Coretz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 2004 by the Coretz family, it supports Tulsa nonprofits and seeks to advance equity by removing barriers to access and improving systems that expand opportunity.
Coretz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Coretz Family Foundation gave $3.4M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Oklahoma. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,430,489
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,981
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $59,071,891
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (36 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coretz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 S Boston Ave Suite 2850, Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 298-0512
Website: https://coretzfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coretz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulsa Community Foundation ($447K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 307 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on Tulsa. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 7% to recipients in Washington, D.C.; the remaining reported shares went to Colorado, California, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coretz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 78 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $2.8M (2022) to $3.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $446,500 |
| City Year Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $310,000 |
| Gilcrease Museum Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General Operations | $173,125 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $115,000 |
| Black Wall Street Business Center Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Leadership Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Policy Institute Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,071,891 | $3,397,856 | $4,072,727 | $3,430,489 | 78 | $3,430,489 | $3,014,506 | $3,331,228 |
| 2023 | $59,573,064 | $983,814 | $3,713,371 | $3,235,668 | 58 | $3,235,668 | $700,379 | $2,901,380 |
| 2022 | $61,324,448 | $7,384,201 | $3,502,751 | $2,849,634 | 48 | $2,849,634 | $7,040,336 | $3,058,998 |
| 2021 | $56,937,899 | $5,788,377 | $4,040,173 | $3,506,036 | 62 | $3,506,036 | $5,351,062 | $3,447,460 |
| 2020 | $55,493,787 | $-5,739,908 | $4,025,869 | $3,497,146 | 61 | — | $856,425 | $3,031,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coretz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to advance equity in Tulsa by removing barriers to access and improving the systems that expand opportunity. Its stated vision is a flourishing community in which all Tulsans feel connected and have the opportunity to thrive. The foundation says its work is guided by listening to the community, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging collaboration, acting with empathy, and leading with boldness.
Its focus areas are criminal justice reform, economic mobility and opportunity, and education. The foundation says it supports justice-involved people through investment in mental health and systemic solutions, including education, expungement support, and re-entry resources. Its education focus includes programs that expose students to STEAM, workforce development, and career exploration.
The foundation’s grantees work across varied fields. For example, Hunger Free Oklahoma describes its mission as addressing hunger through collaboration and improvements to systems, policies, and practices. The Black Wall Street Business Center says it supports African American entrepreneurs and small businesses through resources, education, and networking. Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation describes its work as increasing meaningful participation in a fair and accessible civil justice system.
The foundation also describes collaboration as central to addressing Tulsa’s complex challenges. Its website says the 2026 Collaboration Cohort is intended to deepen partnerships and pilot collaborative solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $3,430,489. Grants ranged from $180 to $446,500, with a median of $12,500. The largest grants included $446,500 to Tulsa Community Foundation, $310,000 to City Year Tulsa, $200,000 to Gilcrease Museum, $173,125 to the Aspen Institute, and $150,000 to Hunger Free Oklahoma. These grants were reported as general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $115,000 to Mental Health Association Oklahoma and $100,000 each to Black Wall Street Business Center, Leadership Tulsa, Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation, Oklahoma Policy Institute, Planned Parenthood in Tulsa, and Still She Rises.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam M. Coretz as president; Mindy R. Coretz as vice president; Amy M. Coretz and Ryan J. Coretz as secretaries; Tyler L. Coretz as treasurer; and Robert K. Coretz as director. The foundation’s website says its board is comprised of Coretz family members.
Coretz Family Foundation is led by Adam M. Coretz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam M. Coretz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert K. Coretz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy M. Coretz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mindy R. Coretz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan J. Coretz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler L. Coretz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Coretz Family Foundation
How much does Coretz Family Foundation give each year?
Coretz Family Foundation gave $3.4M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 58 grants.
What is Coretz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Coretz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $43,981, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coretz Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Coretz Family Foundation give grants?
Coretz Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (59 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Aspen, CO (2 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does Coretz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Coretz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (78 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Coretz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Coretz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tulsa Community Foundation ($446,500), City Year Tulsa ($310,000) and Gilcrease Museum ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coretz Family Foundation?
Coretz Family Foundation reported $59.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coretz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance equity in Tulsa by removing barriers to access and improving the systems that expand opportunity. Its stated vision is a flourishing community in which all Tulsans feel connected and have the opportunity to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coretz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coretz Family Foundation's EIN?
Coretz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1813311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Coretz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Coretz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/coretz-family-foundation-morg_d5b1275e933b49c1af3b0f7aaa676fe9
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