Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of
The Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund is a public charity and the largest affiliated fund within the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Founded in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to supporting charitable, civic, and cultural causes that improve quality of life in central Oklahoma and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$403.0M
+8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
-16.4% YoY
Grant Count
111
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
-26.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To invest in ideas, leadership, and programs that contribute to and advance the cultural, intellectual, and societal interests of the communities supported.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Animal welfare and humane treatment
- Environmental conservation
- Historic preservation
The fund distributes resources to charitable organizations across the greater Oklahoma City area and throughout the United States to support these initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund has contributed over $165 million through program initiatives, project support, operating grants, and endowment-building grants to nonprofit organizations.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on central Oklahoma and the greater Oklahoma City area, with additional grantmaking throughout the United States, including Colorado and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $403,048,484
- Total Revenues: $19,327,184
- Total Expenses: $13,543,764
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $370,000,000
- Total Revenues: $19,400,000
- Total Expenses: $15,200,000
- Total Liabilities: $3,670,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $403,048,484 | $370,289,012 | $345,056,583 |
| Revenue | $19,327,184 | $19,436,764 | $17,521,137 |
| Expenses | $13,543,764 | $15,184,767 | $10,906,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,345,253 | $18,423,109 | $17,201,017 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of
Endowment Matching Support Grants
KIRKPATRICK FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF
Amount
Approximately US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $15,000)
KIRKPATRICK FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF
Amount
More than US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Project Support: Small Grants
KIRKPATRICK FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee and President: Christian Keesee (grandson of founders John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick)
Founders: John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick (established 1989)
The organization remains committed to the priorities and guiding principles established by its founders and their daughter, Joan Kirkpatrick.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN KEESEE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| GEORGE DREW | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| LEIGH ANN ALBERS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID HARLOW | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| LESLIE HUDSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ANN JOHNSTONE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| LARRY KEIGWIN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ROBIN MEYERS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES PICKEL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| GEORGE RECORDS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JANE SUTTER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RHONDA GODWIN | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THROUGH 4/9/24) | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTINA ADCOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| HELEN STONE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| GREGG KOEHN | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| ELIZABETH EICKMAN | DIR OF KIRKPATRICK FAM FND | 50 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund has been active in recent grant distributions, including support for humanitarian assistance and community development initiatives. The organization published a 2022 Annual Report and continues to announce grant awards to nonprofits serving Oklahoma communities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UPWARD TRANSITIONS RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM THEThe fund maintains an active grants program with multiple funding opportunities available to eligible organizations. Contact information for inquiries is available at 405-235-5603, and additional information can be found at kirkpatrickfamilyfund.org.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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