Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in 1973 and tax-exempt since December 1975, the organization serves as Oklahoma's market leader in dental benefits administration. The organization administers dental benefit plans, maintains provider networks, and processes claims for employer groups and individual members throughout the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$116.7M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7.0M
-16.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to be Oklahoma's foremost developer, marketer, and administrator of quality dental benefit programs that assure the highest standards of service, stability, efficiency, fairness, and professionalism. The organization supports and encourages quality dental care for the citizens it serves while maintaining financial stability that allows for growth, competitiveness, and flexibility to respond to changing conditions.
Primary program areas include:
- Dental Benefit Plan Administration: Provider network maintenance and claims processing for employer groups and individual members
- Philanthropic Support: Contributions to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation, which provides grants and services to free and low-cost inner-city and rural dental clinics and supports oral health education initiatives in Oklahoma
Grantmaking
Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma makes contributions to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation to support its charitable mission. In fiscal year 2024, the organization made a general support grant of $6,950,000 to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization focuses exclusively on Oklahoma, serving Oklahomans and Oklahoma-based employer groups throughout the state, including inner-city and rural communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $296,142,972
- Total Expenses: $295,056,295
- Net Income: $1,086,677
- Total Assets: $116,702,884
- Total Liabilities: $26,400,000
- Net Assets: $90,257,337
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Program Services: $292,362,959 (98.7%)
- Investment Income: $3,274,866 (1.1%)
- Other: $505,147 (0.1%)
Staffing: The organization employs 132 staff members as of 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $116,702,884 | $113,210,248 | $95,559,254 |
| Revenue | $296,142,972 | $281,380,054 | $250,157,456 |
| Expenses | $295,056,295 | $277,753,425 | $244,601,814 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,326,106 | $2,802,476 | $1,213,728 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Gladden - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Tania Graham - Chief Operating and Privacy Officer
- Ashley Albright - Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR STEVE BERKLACY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $144,930 |
| DR ANDREW MINNIGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $137,317 |
| DR MICHAEL HOWL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $101,040 |
| DR JEREMY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $84,498 |
| DR ROSS ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $79,358 |
| DR MICHAEL MCLEOD | SECRETARY | 1 | $25,568 |
| DR DEBORAH CORWIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,980 |
| DANNY RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $6,755 |
| WILLIAM CARLISLE MABREY IV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $6,333 |
| JOY SWANSON LABAR | TREASURER | 1 | $7,020 |
| KATHY SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,177 |
| DR TOMMY MAYHUE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | $2,744 |
| BRAD HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $5,700 |
| MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | $6,333 |
| MIKE MEANS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $4,856 |
| GEAN ATKINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $5,278 |
| DAVID GREENWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,599 |
| DR LYMAN COLIN FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2024) | 1 | $2,111 |
| JOHN GLADDEN | PRESIDENT AND CEO AND BOARD CHAIR | 40 | $1,184,518 |
| TANIA GRAHAM | CHIEF OPERATING & PRIVACY OFFICER | 40 | $1,096,455 |
| DAVID JONES | CHIEF INFORMATION & SECURITY OFFICER | 40 | $1,050,955 |
| LAN MILLER | CHIEF SALES OFFICER | 40 | $277,460 |
| ASHLEY ALBRIGHT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $359,790 |
| JOE RODANO | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $193,620 |
| SAMUEL DECH | VICE PRESIDENT OF IT | 40 | $184,067 |
| MARTHA TUMELSON | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $184,471 |
| PAUL BRAY | DIRECTOR, CLAIMS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $163,269 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $157,902 |
| CRYS VAN DUSEN | MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 40 | $140,732 |
| AMANDA BRAY | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $136,820 |
| CASSANDRA DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $135,157 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation announced $3,481,304 in funding to support 64 free and low-cost dental care programs and clinics, dental education programs, and oral health initiatives statewide. The Foundation has also awarded $980,000 to initiatives promoting greater diversity in the oral healthcare workforce. Additionally, Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation were named as honorees for the 2024 Beacon Award.
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation awards $3.4M in grants | The JournalRelated Funders
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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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