Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc is a public charity based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the largest affiliated fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Founded by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, it supports nonprofit organizations and initiatives intended to improve quality of life, particularly in central Oklahoma and the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. The fund’s 2024 filing states that the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is its controlling entity.
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc at a glance
In short: Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gave $12.5M across 104 grants in 2025 (avg $120K), mostly in Oklahoma. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,503,272
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 104
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,224
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $429,768,614
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (20 of 104, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
- How to Apply
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The fund’s application instructions say applicants must submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) through the online grants portal before requesting access to an application. The LOI may be submitted at any time, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit it at least one month before the application deadline. After review, staff may discuss the inquiry or notify the applicant that a full application is available. Application materials include an IRS determination letter documenting 501(c)(3) status, a current board list and meeting attendance, project and organizational budgets, and current- and prior-year financial statements. The instructions say only nonprofit organizations may apply. Evaluation of previous grants is required for future applications unless an exception is approved; project-support grantees are instructed to submit a final evaluation within 30 days of project completion.
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Project Support: Small Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 235-5603
Website: https://kirkpatrickfamilyfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Endowment Matching Support Grants
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Amount
Approximately US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $15,000)
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Amount
More than US $15,000
Deadline
March 1, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Project Support: Small Grants
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma City Community Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
501 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 390 grants of 501 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website identifies central Oklahoma and the Pikes Peak region of Colorado as areas it supports. It describes Colorado giving as a limited number of invitation-only grants. In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to Oklahoma recipients, 9% to Colorado, 2% to Kansas, 1% to Missouri, and a rounded less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 104 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $136K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7.2M (2019) to $12.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 104 grants totaling $12.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $3,982,672 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Oklahoma City, OK | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $1,200,000 |
| St Anthony Hospital Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | $1,000,000 |
| Green Box Green Mountain Falls, CO | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $825,000 |
| Science Museum Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $514,000 |
| Crooked Oak Public Schools Oklahoma City, OK | Education | $450,000 |
| Mollie Spencer Farm Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Community Improvement/Capacity Building | $447,500 |
| Variety Care Oklahoma City, OK | Health, General & Rehabilitative | $275,000 |
| Honestly Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Health, General & Rehabilitative | $255,000 |
| Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Arts, Culture and Humanities | $250,000 |
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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 | $429,768,614 | $154,835,619 | $15,695,421 | $12,503,272 | 104 | $154,136,450 |
| 2024 | $403,048,484 | $19,327,184 | $13,543,764 | $10,518,000 | 111 | $19,345,253 |
| 2023 | $370,289,012 | $19,436,764 | $15,184,767 | $12,582,472 | 98 | $18,423,109 |
| 2022 | $345,056,583 | $17,521,137 | $10,906,334 | $7,939,830 | 99 | $17,201,017 |
| 2021 | $404,942,567 | $23,278,771 | $11,169,314 | $8,980,650 | 89 | $23,278,651 |
| 2020 | $324,040,869 | $11,766,230 | $14,562,475 | $11,161,500 | 104 | $11,355,208 |
| 2019 | $329,641,838 | $13,618,576 | $9,404,636 | $7,187,047 | 96 | $13,180,389 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to invest in ideas and leadership that advance the cultural, intellectual, and social interests of the communities it supports. Its areas of interest include arts and humanities, children, youth and families, community enhancement, education, endowment, health and human services, and animal well-being. The fund’s 2024 filing also describes grants supporting arts, education, animal welfare, environmental initiatives, and conservation.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center says it encourages artistic expression through education, exhibitions, and performance. Science Museum Oklahoma says it enriches people’s lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science. Mollie Spencer Farm says its mission is to provide educational opportunities promoting animal well-being, supporting regional history, and celebrating community pride in Yukon. Variety Care says it provides affordable and accessible health care to people in need, while Honestly says it works to improve sexual health outcomes for youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 104 grants totaling $12,503,272. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $3,982,672, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $3,982,672 to Oklahoma City Community Foundation, $1,200,000 to Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, $1,000,000 to St Anthony Hospital Foundation, $825,000 to Green Box, and $514,000 to Science Museum Oklahoma. Other notable grants included $450,000 to Crooked Oak Public Schools, $447,500 to Mollie Spencer Farm, $275,000 to Variety Care, $255,000 to Honestly, and $250,000 each to Allied Arts of Oklahoma and Fine Arts Institute of Edmond.
The fund’s website describes small project-support grants of up to $15,000 and large grants over $15,000. Program descriptions specify time-limited projects with measurable outcomes; they exclude ongoing program support and capital projects. The website also describes endowment matching grants for funds established at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Colorado initiatives include a limited number of invitation-only grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christian Keesee as president and George Drew as vice president. It lists Leigh Ann Albers, David Harlow, Leslie Hudson, Ann Johnstone, Larry Keigwin, Robin Meyers, James Pickel, and George Records as trustees.
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc is led by Christian Keesee, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian Keesee
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Johnstone
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Harlow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Eickman
Director of Kirkpatrick Fam Fund
Director of Kirkpatrick Fam Fnd → Director of Kirkpatrick Fam Fund, 2025
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Records
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pickel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Sutter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Keigwin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Meyers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Ann Albers
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Drew
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Stone
Assistant Secretary
Director Strategic Operations → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Adcox
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Koehn
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Rhonda Godwin (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Polly Nichols (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy B. Anthony (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Brian J. Dougherty (2019–2021) — Director of Mab Trustee
- Former: Cathy Lippard (2019–2021) — Controller
- Former: Jenny Meyer (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Carter (2019–2021) — Vice President Development
- Former: Joel Schwartz (2019–2021) — Director of It
- Former: Kelley Barnes (2019) — Director & Community Engagement
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
How much does Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give each year?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gave $12.5M across 104 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.5M across 111 grants.
What is Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's typical grant size?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $120,224, across 104 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc that year got $53K on average.
Where does Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give grants?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (67 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (7 grants), Edmond, OK (6 grants) and Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 104) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture and Humanities" (39 grants), "Human Service-Multipurpose & Other" (16 grants) and "Youth Development" (8 grants).
Who are Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's largest grantees?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma City Community Foundation ($3,982,672), Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center ($1,200,000) and St Anthony Hospital Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc reported $429.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154.8M.
What does Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to invest in ideas and leadership that advance the cultural, intellectual, and social interests of the communities it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc?
The fund’s application instructions say applicants must submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) through the online grants portal before requesting access to an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's EIN?
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1355924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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