Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma is a public charity based in Oklahoma City. It administers dental benefit plans, maintains provider networks, and processes claims for employer groups and individual members. It also contributes to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation, which supports dental care and oral health education in Oklahoma.
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma at a glance
In short: Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma gave $7.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7.0M), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,950,000
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,950,000
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,950,000
- Total assets
- $116,702,884
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma
- Review Cycle
- October 7, 2026.
- Deadline
- October 7, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 54709, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-1709
Phone: (405) 607-2100
Website: https://deltadentalok.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation ($7.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 61 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2024 grant went to an Oklahoma recipient, and all grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in Oklahoma. The Foundation’s guidelines state that funded programs must serve Oklahomans.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $8.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $6,950,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,702,884 | $296,142,972 | $295,056,295 | $6,950,000 | 1 | $3,326,106 |
| 2023 | $113,210,248 | $281,380,054 | $277,753,425 | $8,300,000 | 1 | $2,802,476 |
| 2022 | $99,133,405 | $264,872,943 | $251,661,031 | $1,007,471 | 1 | $1,944,916 |
| 2021 | $95,559,254 | $250,157,456 | $244,601,814 | $5,118,326 | 1 | $1,213,728 |
| 2020 | $90,645,723 | $239,461,314 | $230,841,637 | $6,386,717 | 57 | $2,359,399 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission includes developing and administering quality dental benefit programs and supporting quality dental care. It also states a mission to increase access to dental care, fund oral health education, and support oral health organizations serving community needs.
The Foundation’s funding priorities include access to dental care, public and professional dental education, and research or related initiatives. Its guidelines specify that supported programs must concern dental health or education and serve Oklahomans. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions, and government agencies. The Foundation gives priority consideration to free or low-cost programs, particularly free programs, and to programs using volunteer dentists.
In 2024, the organization’s grant recipient was the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation. The Foundation describes its mission as improving Oklahomans’ oral health by increasing access to dental care, funding oral health education, and supporting organizations that address vital oral health needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported one grant totaling $6,950,000. The sole grant, for general support, went to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation; the grant’s smallest, largest, and median amount was $6,950,000. The organization’s 2023 filing reported one grant totaling $8,300,000, and its 2021 filing reported one grant totaling $5,118,326.
The Foundation’s 2026 grant program offers grants and in-kind donations for oral health initiatives, including free and low-cost dental care, scholarships for future dental professionals, and oral health education and outreach. Applications are submitted online. Applicants must meet the Foundation’s eligibility and program requirements; grants are limited to dental health- or education-related programs serving Oklahomans, and funded programs must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Dr. Steve Berklacy — Board Member
- Dr. Andrew Minnigh — Board Member
- Dr. Michael Howl — Board Member
- Dr. Jeremy Johnson — Board Member
- Dr. Ross Allen — Board Member
- Dr. Michael McLeod — Secretary
- Dr. Deborah Corwin — Board Member
- Danny Ramsey — Board Member
- William Carlisle Mabrey IV — Board Member
- Joy Swanson LaBar — Treasurer
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma is led by John Gladden, President, CEO & Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Gladden
President, CEO & Board Chair
President & CEO → President, CEO & Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$998K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Amanda Bray
Director of Corporate Communications
Director, Marketing & Communications → Director of Corporate Communications, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Cassandra Davis
Director of Finance
Manager of Finance → Director of Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $135K (2024)
James Williams
Director of Applications Development
Director of Application Development → Director of Applications Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Martha Tumelson
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resource → Director of Human Resources, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Paul Bray
Director, Claims System Architecture & Development
Director, Claims System Architecture & Development → Director Claims System Architecture & Development, 2022
Director Claims System Architecture & Development → Director, Claims System Architecture & Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$149K (2021) → $163K (2024)
Ashley Albright
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$252K (2020) → $360K (2024)
Brad C. Hogan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Danny Ramsey
Board Member
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $7K (2024)
David Jones
Chief Information & Security Officer
Chief Info. & Security Officer → Chief Information & Security Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Deborah Corwin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Gean Atkinson
Board Member
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Lan Miller
Chief Sales Officer
Vice President of Sales → Chief Sales Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $277K (2024)
Michael Howl
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$83K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Michael McCullough
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Michael McLeod
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$26K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Ross Parker Allen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Tommy L. Mayhue DDS
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$114K (2020) → $3K (2024)
William Carlisle Mabrey IV
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Crys Van Dusen
Manager & Software Engineering
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $141K (2024)
Jeremy S. Johnson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$68K (2021) → $84K (2024)
Joy Swanson Labar
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Samuel Dech
Vice President of It
Vice President of It → Vice President of Information Technology, 2022
Vice President of Information Technology → Vice President of It, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$168K (2021) → $184K (2024)
Andrew Minnigh
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$102K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Joe Rodano
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$163K (2022) → $194K (2024)
Kathy Snyder
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$6K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Lyman Colin Foster
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Mike Means
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Steve Berklacy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$141K (2022) → $145K (2024)
David Greenwell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Tania Graham
Chief Operating & Privacy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Sandy P. Bjornson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tania Foss (2020–2023) — Chief Operating & Privacy Officer
- Former: Christopher Andrew Minnigh (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: G. K. Rains (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Lee Hilst (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: L. Colin Foster DDS (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Whitson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: W. Roger Webb (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christina Short (2020) — Director & Assurance Services
- Former: Deeya Foreman (2020) — Director of Customer Service
- Former: Louis Turbeville (2020) — CFO -
- Former: Matthew Gray (2020) — Director
- Former: Sam Dech (2020) — Vice President of It
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.2M, to John Gladden (President and CEO and Board Chair). 31 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma
How much does Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma give each year?
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma gave $7.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma?
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma reported $116.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $296.1M.
What does Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma fund?
The organization’s stated mission includes developing and administering quality dental benefit programs and supporting quality dental care. It also states a mission to increase access to dental care, fund oral health education, and support oral health organizations serving community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma?
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalok.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma make grants?
The organization’s 2024 grant went to an Oklahoma recipient, and all grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in Oklahoma. The Foundation’s guidelines state that funded programs must serve Oklahomans.
What is Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma's EIN?
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7322578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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