Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum operate the route 66 museum in order to promote, sponsor and accomplish the educational and public awareness endeavors related to the history and historical significance of the Oklahoma route 66 museum.
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum at a glance
In short: Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum gave $147K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,063
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,063
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $147,063
- Total assets
- $731,663
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma Historical Society ($147K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2024) to $183K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $147,063 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $731,663 | $239,492 | $216,524 | $147,063 | 1 | $17,633 |
| 2023 | $708,146 | $301,992 | $237,635 | $183,248 | 1 | $6,900 |
| 2022 | $648,186 | $215,017 | $202,925 | $147,557 | 1 | $1,085 |
| 2020 | $608,964 | $78,544 | $85,280 | — | — | $901 |
| 2019 | $615,709 | $272,643 | $233,294 | — | — | $1,485 |
About Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Based on IRS filings
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clinton, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $147K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is led by W Brian Aneshansley, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W Brian Aneshansley
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darla Johnson
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Sights
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Meget
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Weichel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Cornell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Rother
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miner
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: LR Sights (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sharon Meacham (2022–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bob Travis (2023) — Director
- Former: Cindy Wolters (2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Travis (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Aneshansley (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Route 66 Museum
How much does Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum give each year?
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum gave $147K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $183K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum?
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum reported $732K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $239K.
What is Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum?
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clinton, OK. It holds $732K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum operate?
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum's EIN?
Friends Of The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1460150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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