John and Donnie Brock Foundation
The John and Donnie Brock Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in Oklahoma and several other states, including education, arts, civic, and human-services organizations.
John and Donnie Brock Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Donnie Brock Foundation gave $439K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oklahoma. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,900
- +58.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,192
- +72.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $8,994,627
- +36.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Donnie Brock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 S Lewis Ave 415, Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 582-1320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Donnie Brock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs ($322K). Together the top 10 received $406K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 153 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Oklahoma recipients: 96% was awarded in the state. The remaining shares were 1% each to recipients in Virginia, California, the District of Columbia, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Donnie Brock Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 36 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2021) to $714K (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Oklahoma City, OK | General Fund | $322,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Boy Scouts of America Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $20,000 |
| St John Episcopal Church Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $17,500 |
| Salvation Army Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The United Way Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Independent Institute Oakland, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies Arlington, VA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Oklahoma City, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,994,627 | $2,846,769 | $438,900 | $438,900 | 36 | $438,900 | $2,149,941 | $332,077 |
| 2023 | $6,586,758 | $895,478 | $276,227 | $276,200 | 39 | $276,200 | $199,246 | $283,711 |
| 2022 | $5,967,507 | $143,604 | $714,110 | $713,600 | 36 | $713,600 | $143,094 | $243,055 |
| 2021 | $6,538,013 | $674,564 | $185,486 | $185,450 | 42 | $185,450 | $427,565 | $310,638 |
| 2020 | $6,048,935 | $1,173,962 | $31 | — | — | — | $1,173,931 | $270,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Donnie Brock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $332K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advancing education, arts and music appreciation, community services, and civic policy. For example, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence says its mission is to encourage and recognize academic excellence in Oklahoma public schools; Tulsa Opera says it furthers public appreciation of music, particularly opera, and conducts educational programs; and Tulsa Day Center says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs describes its mission as advancing principles and policies it says support free enterprise, limited government, personal responsibility, and individual initiative.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $438,900. Awards ranged from $100 to $322,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest listed award was $322,000 to the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs for its general fund. Other notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to Indian Nations Council Boy Scouts of America; $17,500 to St John Episcopal Church; $10,000 each to the Salvation Army and the United Way; and $6,000 to Tulsa Ballet. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to the Institute for Humane Studies, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Symphony, and University of Oklahoma Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John A. Brock is listed as a trustee on the foundation’s 2024 filing. The Brock Institute identifies John Brock as the founder of the Brock International Prize in Education.
John and Donnie Brock Foundation is led by John A. Brock, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Brock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John and Donnie Brock Foundation
How much does John and Donnie Brock Foundation give each year?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation gave $439K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $276K across 39 grants.
What is John and Donnie Brock Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $12,192, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Donnie Brock Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does John and Donnie Brock Foundation give grants?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (19 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does John and Donnie Brock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Donnie Brock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Donnie Brock Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs ($322,000), Indian Nations Council Boy Scouts of America ($20,000) and St John Episcopal Church ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Donnie Brock Foundation?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $439K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $332K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Donnie Brock Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advancing education, arts and music appreciation, community services, and civic policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Donnie Brock Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 John and Donnie Brock Foundation's EIN?
John and Donnie Brock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1309703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Donnie Brock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Donnie Brock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-donnie-brock-foundation-morg_d21d025f791949548aca84f9ae6bd527
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