Denise Caves Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Bristow, OK EIN: 73-6260612

Denise Caves Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Bristow, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $30K.

Key facts about Denise Caves Trust

EIN: 73-6260612
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $46,600
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $11,650
Median grant: $7,300
Total assets: $1,463,797
Primary geography: Oklahoma (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Denise Caves Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Denise Caves Trust's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Oklahoma (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristow, OK (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Denise Caves Trust gives

Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with Denise Caves Trust

How to evaluate Denise Caves Trust as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to Denise Caves Trust with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+15.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$47K

+9.4% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-45.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denise Caves Trust reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Denise Caves Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Denise Caves Trust?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $45K (96%)

Maryland $2K (4%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Maryland Oklahoma

Cities

BristowBaltimoreTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,463,797	$1,262,981	$1,132,945
Revenue	$43,656	$53,658	$314,789
Expenses	$75,358	$71,807	$32,984
Qualifying Distributions	$60,980	$57,205	$23,793
Net Investment Income	$29,736	$29,573	$281,046
Distributable Amount	$66,746	$58,555	$49,836

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Bristow ($42,600 across 2 grants), Peabody Institute ($2,000), Chamber Music Tulsa ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF BRISTOW Bristow, OK	ANIMAL SHELTER	$30,000
CITY OF BRISTOW Bristow, OK	FLOWERS ON MAIN STREET	$12,600
PEABODY INSTITUTE Baltimore, MD	SCHOLARSHIPS	$2,000
CHAMBER MUSIC TULSA Tulsa, OK	OPERATIONS	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Stanley Earnhardt	MGR Trustee	10	$16,072
Timothy Johnson	Trustee	1	$2,296
Wileeta Dobson	Trustee	1	$2,296

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denise Caves Trust?

Denise Caves Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Bristow, OK. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Denise Caves Trust?

As of 2024, Denise Caves Trust holds $1.5M in total assets with $44K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $47K in 2024.

Where does Denise Caves Trust operate?

Denise Caves Trust has awarded grants in Maryland, Oklahoma.

What size grants does Denise Caves Trust award?

In 2024, Denise Caves Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $47K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Denise Caves Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Denise Caves Trust reported a distributable amount of $67K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.