Flint Family Foundation
The Flint Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Previously known as the Charles W. and Pauline K. Flint Foundation, it was founded in 1961 by Charles W. Flint, Jr. in honor of his parents.
Flint Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Flint Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Oklahoma. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,935,000
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,724
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $29,176,224
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flint 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. Its website says the 2024 online grant application process is closed and that it was not accepting applications for calendar year 2024. The 2024 online application window ran August 1–31, 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 S Lewis Ave 570, Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 710-3331
Website: https://www.flintfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flint Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holland Hall ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 223 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it directs the majority of its funds to organizations operating in the Tulsa geographical area and describes its mission as serving northeastern Oklahoma. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Flint Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation - Eugene Field Elementary Tulsa, OK | Operations | $245,000 |
| Growing Together Tulsa, OK | Operations | $55,000 |
| River Parks Foundation Tulsa, OK | Operations | $53,000 |
| All Saints Anglican Church Tulsa, OK | Operations | $50,000 |
| Clarehouse Tulsa, OK | Operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice (Occj) Tulsa, OK | Operations | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center Inc Tulsa, OK | Operations | $50,000 |
| The Tristesse Grief Center Inc Tulsa, OK | Operations | $45,000 |
| Family Promise of Tulsa County Tulsa, OK | Operations | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,176,224 | $3,775,693 | $2,136,496 | $1,935,000 | 29 | $1,935,000 | $3,611,057 | $1,755,511 |
| 2024 | $27,537,027 | $1,592,314 | $1,780,587 | $1,615,000 | 22 | $1,615,000 | $1,403,879 | $1,731,365 |
| 2023 | $27,724,862 | $206,580 | $1,475,488 | $1,339,640 | 50 | $1,339,640 | $670,420 | $1,603,866 |
| 2022 | $28,713,423 | $1,677,867 | $1,663,639 | $1,422,000 | 54 | $1,422,000 | $1,539,980 | $1,635,787 |
| 2021 | $28,699,195 | $3,794,159 | $2,026,505 | $1,799,920 | 68 | $1,799,920 | $3,620,058 | $1,803,048 |
| 2020 | $26,931,541 | $1,715,662 | $2,030,407 | $1,795,120 | 63 | — | $1,604,130 | $1,563,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flint Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — 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 states that it funds only 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily those qualifying as public charities under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
Its 2025 grants included organizations serving a range of needs. For example, Growing Together describes its work as creating pathways for children to break the cycle of poverty through education, community vibrancy, and the built environment. Tulsa Day Center says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while Family & Children’s Services describes its work as promoting and strengthening the well-being and behavioral health of adults, children, and families. The Tristesse Grief Center says it provides support to grieving individuals and families through counseling, education, and community collaborations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,935,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest reported grant was $1,000,000 to Holland Hall for operations. Other notable grants included $245,000 to Tulsa Community Foundation – Eugene Field Elementary; $55,000 to Growing Together; $53,000 to River Parks Foundation; and $50,000 each to All Saints Anglican Church, Clarehouse, Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice, and Tulsa Day Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin F. Ballenger, Joan Farrell Seay, Susan F. Seay, Kelley F. Ballenger, and Sylvia L. Flint as directors.
Flint Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Farrell Seay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelley F. Ballenger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin F. Ballenger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan F. Seay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sylvia L. Flint
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Flint Family Foundation
How much does Flint Family Foundation give each year?
Flint Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 22 grants.
What is Flint Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Flint Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $66,724, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flint Family Foundation that year got $89K on average.
Where does Flint Family Foundation give grants?
Flint Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (26 grants) and Jenks, OK (2 grants).
Does Flint Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Flint Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (29 grants).
Who are Flint Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Flint Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holland Hall ($1,000,000), Tulsa Community Foundation - Eugene Field Elementary ($245,000) and Growing Together ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Flint Family Foundation?
Flint Family Foundation reported $29.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Flint Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it funds only 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily those qualifying as public charities under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flint Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flint Family Foundation's EIN?
Flint Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0582777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Flint Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Flint Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flint-family-foundation-morg_66594fb8951a43c08f88eb734366fd79
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