Friends of the Oklahoma History Center
To provide broad-based advisory, planning, and financial support for the various exhibits, projects, education programs, and initiatives undertaken by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center at a glance
In short: Friends of the Oklahoma History Center gave $446K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $446K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $446,008
- -8.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $446,008
- -8.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $446,008
- Total assets
- $639,796
- +31.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the Oklahoma History Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oklahoma History Center ($446K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Oklahoma History Center gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2024) to $606K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma History Center Oklahoma City, OK | To upport the Societys missionprojects | $446,008 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $639,796 | $629,513 | $476,397 | $446,008 | 1 | $5,098 |
| 2025 | $486,679 | $679,692 | $523,945 | $486,679 | 1 | $5,122 |
| 2024 | $330,933 | $147,980 | $335,480 | $281,215 | 1 | $7,246 |
| 2023 | $494,824 | $363,484 | $651,683 | $577,648 | 1 | $4,458 |
| 2022 | $783,023 | $516,018 | $621,039 | $605,668 | 1 | $552 |
| 2021 | $888,044 | $685,103 | $457,168 | $435,273 | 1 | $832 |
| 2020 | $673,520 | $251,977 | $384,129 | $364,572 | 1 | $2,396 |
About Friends of the Oklahoma History Center
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $640K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $446K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center is led by James Finch, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James Finch
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Zuhdi
At-Large Board Member
Director → At-Large Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Fudge
At-Large Board Member
Director → At-Large Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Burger
At-Large Board Member
Director → At-Large Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samonia Byford
Secretary
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kilpatrick
Treasurer
Director → At-Large Board Member, 2021
At-Large Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Robinson
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Thompson
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Wiggin
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Waldo
At-Large Board Member
Past President → At-Large Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Paden
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Thompson
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Felton
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Allen Wright (2020–2024) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Ann Felton Gilliland (2020–2024) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Chuck Wiggin (2020–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Gary Banz (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Harrison Levy (2020–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Jan Vassar (2020–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Jim Waldo (2020–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Joey Sager (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Page Dobson (2020–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Houda Elyazgi (2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Miriam Campos (2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Dan Provo (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Gean B. Atkinson (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: John Groendyke (2020–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: John Yoeckel (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Friends of the Oklahoma History Center
How much does Friends of the Oklahoma History Center give each year?
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center gave $446K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $487K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Oklahoma History Center?
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center reported $640K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $630K.
What is Friends of the Oklahoma History Center?
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oklahoma City, OK. It holds $640K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of the Oklahoma History Center operate?
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Friends of the Oklahoma History Center's EIN?
Friends of the Oklahoma History Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1595728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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