Foundations & Grantmakers in Oklahoma
1,645 grantmakers in Oklahoma reported grants on their latest 990s. The 665 that made at least 5 grants gave $1.6B. The largest by giving are Feed the Children Inc, Tulsa Community Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Oklahoma at a glance
Active grantmakers
1,645
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$1.6B
from the 665 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$20K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$83K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Oklahoma by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feed the Children Inc | Oklahoma City | $343.7M | 487 |
| 2 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa | $158.6M | 1,066 |
| 3 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | Tulsa | $99.9M | 383 |
| 4 | The Meinders Foundation | Oklahoma City | $74.6M | 40 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City | $63.3M | 698 |
| 6 | J A Leta M Chapman TR 486002AC2 | Tulsa | $56.1M | 6 |
| 7 | The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation | Ardmore | $53.9M | 153 |
| 8 | The McGee Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City | $42.3M | 15 |
| 9 | Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso | $37.6M | 1,551 |
| 10 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | Tulsa | $37.3M | 476 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 3 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 95 · 31%
- Human Services 45 · 14%
- Religion Related 37 · 12%
- Health 27 · 9%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 24 · 8%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 21 · 7%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (47% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Oklahoma
- Tulsa Community Foundation $158.6M · 1,066 grants
- Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc $63.3M · 698 grants
- Bartlesville Community Foundation $2.2M · 57 grants
- Cherokee Strip Community Foundation $920K · 44 grants
- Community Foundation of Ardmore Inc $807K · 31 grants
- Blackwell Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc $41K · 12 grants
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Most open to new grantees in Oklahoma
Foundations based in Oklahoma whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kerr Foundation Inc | 94% (61) | 65 in 2024 | $3K |
| 2 | Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust | 68% (15) | 22 in 2025 | $40K |
| 3 | Love Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc | 60% (65) | 109 in 2025 | $11K |
| 4 | Oneok Foundation Inc | 58% (115) | 199 in 2024 | $15K |
| 5 | E Phil & Roberta Kirschner Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc | 57% (23) | 40 in 2025 | $16K |
| 6 | Butterfield Memorial Foundation | 57% (24) | 42 in 2024 | $85K |
| 7 | The Lord Sees Foundation | 54% (51) | 95 in 2025 | $32K |
| 8 | Flint Family Foundation | 52% (15) | 29 in 2025 | $86K |
| 9 | Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation | 50% (17) | 34 in 2024 | $224K |
| 10 | Ardmore Institute of Health | 50% (14) | 28 in 2024 | $66K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing 665 grantmakers in Oklahoma with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Feed the Children Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
487
Total Given
$343.7M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$5.1B
Grants
383
Total Given
$99.9M
The Meinders Foundation
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
—
Grants
40
Total Given
$74.6M
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
698
Total Given
$63.3M
J A Leta M Chapman TR 486002AC2
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$979.4M
Grants
6
Total Given
$56.1M
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Ardmore, OK
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
153
Total Given
$53.9M
The McGee Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
—
Grants
15
Total Given
$42.3M
Folds of Honor Foundation
Owasso, OK
Assets
$122.3M
Grants
1,551
Total Given
$37.6M
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$281.0M
Grants
476
Total Given
$37.3M
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$211.9M
Grants
314
Total Given
$25.5M
Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$39.9M
Grants
77
Total Given
$20.8M
City of Muskogee Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$156.7M
Grants
30
Total Given
$19.6M
Inasmuch Foundation
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$409.7M
Grants
351
Total Given
$19.5M
Leta McFarlin Chapman Memorial Tr 486003AC0
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$297.0M
Grants
5
Total Given
$16.1M
El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$260.1M
Grants
134
Total Given
$15.6M
Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$70.9M
Grants
11
Total Given
$15.3M
United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$32.0M
Grants
6
Total Given
$12.9M
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$429.8M
Grants
104
Total Given
$12.5M
Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$14.4M
Grants
101
Total Given
$12.1M
INTEGRIS Health Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$57.6M
Grants
8
Total Given
$10.5M
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
44
Total Given
$9.8M
Glenn Foundation for Medical
Edmond, OK
Assets
$189.2M
Grants
13
Total Given
$9.0M
Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$6.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$8.4M
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Questions about foundations in Oklahoma
What are the largest foundations in Oklahoma?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Feed the Children Inc ($343.7M across 487 grants), Tulsa Community Foundation ($158.6M) and George Kaiser Family Foundation ($99.9M). Together the top 10 account for 62% of the $1.6B given by the 665 grantmakers in Oklahoma that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Oklahoma?
The typical grant is about $20K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $83K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Oklahoma?
Yes. We found 6 community foundations in Oklahoma with grant activity. The largest by giving are Tulsa Community Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc and Bartlesville Community Foundation. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Oklahoma foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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