Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc at a glance
In short: Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,747
- -98.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,747
- -98.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,747
- 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.
Who Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $400K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Donation | $6,747 |
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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 | — | $14,094 | $14,094 | $6,747 | 1 | $6,747 | $7,233 | — |
| 2024 | — | $38,638 | $419,693 | $400,000 | 1 | $415,756 | $34,933 | $23,590 |
| 2023 | $548,329 | $14,907 | $12,095 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,564 | $16,699 | $27,979 |
| 2022 | $538,628 | $-99,384 | $29,340 | $25,000 | 1 | $28,940 | $16,142 | $28,459 |
| 2021 | $690,580 | $20,220 | $32,108 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $19,725 | $29,238 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc is led by Robert Abernathy, President on filings since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Abernathy
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Richard Godfrey Jr.
Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Anthony (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc
How much does Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc give each year?
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 1 grant.
What is Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc?
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oklahoma City, OK.
Where does Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc operate?
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc's EIN?
Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0642039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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