Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Oklahoma organizations supporting student assistance and education, children with special needs, and other programs.
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle at a glance
In short: Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle gave $633K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Oklahoma. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $632,500
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,654
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $8,779,173
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says to request a preprinted application from the foundation. Its website says applicants use the Grant Lifecycle Management system, with first-time applicants requesting a seasonal access code; it also says each organization may submit one application per funding cycle. The filing says awards primarily support Oklahoma colleges, technology centers, and nonprofits furthering education in the listed fields.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 30 for the following fall school year. That deadline is past as of September 29, 2026; the available information does not establish a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 30 for the following fall school year.
- Contact
Application contact: Joe Womack
Mailing address: 6307 Waterford Blvd Ste 160, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: (405) 840-8401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Francis Tuttle Foundation ($130K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $633K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 57 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Oklahoma. The 2024 filing describes the foundation’s primary purpose as supporting Oklahoma colleges, technology centers, and nonprofit organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2021) to $755K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $633K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Tuttle Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships & Student Assistance | $105,000 |
| Special Care Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Provide Care for Children | $100,000 |
| The University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | For Nursing Scholorships | $60,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | For Nursing Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Metro Tech Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Assist Student Programs | $50,000 |
| Mid-Continent Geological Library Edmond, OK | Establish Geological Digital Records | $50,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | Provide Elem. Education to Homeless | $42,500 |
| OSU Foundation Stillwater, OK | Renewable Energy Program | $42,500 |
| OSU Foundation Stillwater, OK | Petroleum Engineering & Geology | $37,500 |
| Francis Tuttle Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships & Student Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,779,173 | $1,165,104 | $912,459 | $632,500 | 13 | $632,500 | $546,433 | $580,997 |
| 2024 | $8,447,733 | $1,054,821 | $317,940 | $582,500 | 11 | $50,000 | $638,012 | $566,562 |
| 2023 | $7,700,857 | $824,239 | $794,062 | $550,000 | 11 | $550,000 | $551,136 | $498,109 |
| 2022 | $7,598,977 | $802,261 | $713,207 | $452,500 | 10 | $452,500 | $499,207 | $487,072 |
| 2021 | $7,421,144 | $1,605,383 | $614,447 | $425,000 | 12 | $425,000 | $333,106 | $486,781 |
| 2020 | $6,291,663 | $765,940 | $900,791 | $755,000 | 14 | — | $245,822 | $413,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle reported a distributable amount of $581K for 2025 — 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 available sources do not state a separate mission statement for the foundation. Its 2024 filing describes education as its primary purpose, including support for students in several fields of study.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Francis Tuttle Foundation says it provides scholarships, grants, and emergency loans to Francis Tuttle Technology Center students. Special Care says it works with children with special needs and their families. Positive Tomorrows describes itself as a school and social service agency for families experiencing homelessness, providing education and family support. Mid-Continent Geological Library says it collects, preserves, archives, and disseminates geological data.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $632,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $105,000, with a median of $42,500. Among the largest were $105,000 to Francis Tuttle Foundation for scholarships and student assistance; $100,000 to Special Care for care for children; $60,000 each to the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma for nursing scholarships; and $50,000 each to Metro Tech Foundation for student programs and Mid-Continent Geological Library for geological digital records. Other 2025 awards included $42,500 to Positive Tomorrows for elementary education for children experiencing homelessness, and $15,000 to Pivot.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard A. Goranson, Joe Womack, and Clell I. Cunningham as trustees.
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Womack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Richard A. Goranson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Clell I. Cunningham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward J. Havrilla (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Richard a Goranson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle
How much does Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle give each year?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle gave $633K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $583K across 11 grants.
What is Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's typical grant size?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's median grant in 2025 was $42,500, and its average grant was $48,654, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle that year got $50K on average.
Where does Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle give grants?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (8 grants), Edmond, OK (2 grants) and Stillwater, OK (2 grants).
Does Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's largest grantees?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's largest 2025 grantees include Francis Tuttle Foundation ($130,000 across 2 grants), Special Care Inc ($100,000) and OSU Foundation ($80,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $633K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $581K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle fund?
The available sources do not state a separate mission statement for the foundation. Its 2024 filing describes education as its primary purpose, including support for students in several fields of study. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says to request a preprinted application from the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's EIN?
Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1504147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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