Gabcare Foundation
Gabcare Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as making grants to charitable organizations.
Gabcare Foundation at a glance
In short: Gabcare Foundation gave $41K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,581
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,029
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $975,671
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Gabcare Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Application forms, materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia Carey
Mailing address: 1937 Nw 56Th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 879-7133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabcare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (4%), New Jersey (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gabcare Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 125% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $48K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,581 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $975,671 | $29,534 | $50,897 | $40,581 | 20 | $40,581 | $11,198 | — |
| 2023 | $917,215 | $23,005 | $44,775 | $34,250 | 15 | $35,102 | $10,757 | — |
| 2022 | $1,022,685 | $114,101 | $57,979 | $48,000 | 11 | $48,000 | $8,234 | $38,454 |
| 2021 | $1,022,854 | $84,996 | $49,402 | $39,550 | 6 | $40,000 | $39,144 | $44,541 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as adult literacy and furnishing homes for families transitioning to independent living. Community Literacy Centers Inc. describes its mission as increasing literacy and providing adults with opportunities to learn to read. Focus on Home Inc. describes its mission as providing furniture and furnishings for families transitioning into independent living.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $40,581 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $15,000 to The United Way, $5,000 each to A Chance to Change and Impact, $2,500 to OK Project Woman, and $2,150 to Community Literacy Centers Inc. The stated purpose for these grants was “Support of Charitable Mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patricia Carey was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Gabcare Foundation is led by Patricia Carey, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Carey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gabcare Foundation
How much does Gabcare Foundation give each year?
Gabcare Foundation gave $41K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 15 grants.
What is Gabcare Foundation's typical grant size?
Gabcare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,029, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gabcare Foundation give grants?
Gabcare Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gabcare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Gabcare Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Mission" (20 grants).
How large is Gabcare Foundation?
Gabcare Foundation reported $976K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Gabcare Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as adult literacy and furnishing homes for families transitioning to independent living. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabcare Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gabcare Foundation's EIN?
Gabcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1585922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Gabcare Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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