Fuel OKC Inc
Fuel OKC's mission is to increase the number of quality schools serving residents of Oklahoma city.
Fuel OKC Inc at a glance
In short: Fuel OKC Inc gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $319K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,230,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $318,571
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $4,039,329
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fuel OKC Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Fe South Schools Inc ($700K). Together the top 7 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe South Schools Inc Oklahoma City, OK | To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats. | $700,000 |
| Dove Schools Inc Warr Acres, OK | To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats. | $700,000 |
| John W Rex Charter Elementary School Oklahoma City, OK | To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats. | $300,000 |
| Harding Independence Charter District Oklahoma City, OK | To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats. | $300,000 |
| Teach for America Inc New York, NY | To provide coaching support to dove south ms and harding charter prep ms | $150,000 |
| Rise STEAM Academy Oklahoma City, OK | To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats. | $70,000 |
| WK Jackson Leadership Academy Oklahoma City, OK | Signing Bonus for Superintendent | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,039,329 | $5,080,473 | $3,319,492 | $2,230,000 | 7 | $131,638 |
About Fuel OKC Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fuel OKC Inc is a public charity, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $132K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fuel OKC Inc is led by Brent Bushey, CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brent Bushey
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$54K (2025)
Bond Payne
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Martinez Brooks
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Marino
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandino Thompson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Park
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Brent Bushey (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Fuel OKC Inc
How much does Fuel OKC Inc give each year?
Fuel OKC Inc gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Fuel OKC Inc's typical grant size?
Fuel OKC Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300,000, and its average grant was $318,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fuel OKC Inc give grants?
Fuel OKC Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (5 grants).
Does Fuel OKC Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fuel OKC Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Expansion of Quality Seats." (5 grants).
Who are Fuel OKC Inc's largest grantees?
Fuel OKC Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Fe South Schools Inc ($700,000), Dove Schools Inc ($700,000) and John W Rex Charter Elementary School ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fuel OKC Inc?
Fuel OKC Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Fuel OKC Inc's EIN?
Fuel OKC Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4863105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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