Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick in 1955, it supports arts and culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation, primarily in Central Oklahoma.
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 85 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Oklahoma. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,053,568
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 85
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,160
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $97,926,692
- +13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (32 of 85, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (86% 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 Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it **does not accept unsolicited requests** and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website nevertheless provides an application process: small-grant applications of $10,000 or less are reviewed monthly, while requests over $10,000 begin with a letter of inquiry. The foundation says applicants may submit one request per year. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Central Oklahoma, primarily the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Oklahoma County, and surrounding communities. The website also requires a working board and 100% board-member giving. The filing lists current financial records, an operating budget and statement of financial position, board information, and a three-year strategic plan among proposal requirements. Listed exclusions include individuals, lobbying organizations, medical or health-related causes, social services, athletic programs, capital campaigns, endowments, multi-year projects, and indirect costs. The foundation also excludes organizations involved in or advocating for harm to animals.
- Review Cycle
- Letters of inquiry for requests over $10,000 are due June 1 or December 1. Small grants have no specific deadline; the website advises allowing 60 days for consideration.
- Deadline
- Letters of inquiry for requests over $10,000 are due June 1 or December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelley Barnes
Mailing address: 1001 W Wilshire Blvd 4Th Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 608-0934
Email: kelley@kirkpatrickfoundation.com
Website: https://kirkpatrickfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc
Who Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Best Friends Animal Society ($168K). Together the top 10 received $866K.
Grant Size Distribution
420 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 365 grants of 420 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports Central Oklahoma, especially the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Oklahoma County, and surrounding counties and communities. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma; 8% went to Utah, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to New York. The filing also lists a recipient-state share of 0% for New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 85 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $2.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 85 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Best friends + common bonds: bring okla to no-kill by 2025 | $168,200 |
| The Nature Conservancy Tulsa, OK | Pearl jackson cross timbers preserve and flint hills initiative | $150,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | General Operating Support | $78,000 |
| Dove Schools Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Enriching Elementary Education Through Music and Visual Arts | $75,000 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Readokc Book Mobile or All City Concerts | $75,000 |
| Paseo Artists Association Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting Inc Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Association of Conservation Dist Oklahoma City, OK | Yard by Yard Urban Conservation Financial Assistance | $60,000 |
| Trinity School Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,926,692 | $2,763,644 | $4,966,877 | $2,053,568 | 85 | $4,318,493 | $2,097,891 | $4,766,965 |
| 2023 | $86,518,278 | $5,462,234 | $4,854,181 | $2,367,019 | 78 | $4,250,862 | $4,874,271 | $4,082,914 |
| 2022 | $76,520,676 | $3,823,215 | $4,211,178 | $2,045,797 | 71 | $3,528,589 | $3,252,738 | $4,065,003 |
| 2021 | $95,805,264 | $4,053,444 | $4,855,665 | $2,909,502 | 80 | $4,280,253 | $3,604,303 | $4,525,438 |
| 2020 | $81,939,723 | $3,367,452 | $4,111,558 | $2,382,635 | 106 | — | $3,014,471 | $3,652,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.8M 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 stated mission is to support arts, culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation, primarily in Central Oklahoma. Its website describes support for cultural programs, education from pre-K through university and out-of-school programming, animal care and welfare, conservation, and historic preservation.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Best Friends Animal Society describes its mission as saving dogs and cats in shelters and making the country no-kill; it received a grant for work described by the foundation as aiming to bring Oklahoma to no-kill by 2025. Dove Schools says it operates charter school districts, and the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation says it strengthens schools through community investment and partnerships. In the arts, the Oklahoma Philharmonic Society says it provides orchestral music programming to inspire and serve the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 85 grants totaling $2,053,568. Awards ranged from $45 to $168,200, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $168,200 to Best Friends Animal Society; $150,000 to The Nature Conservancy for the Pearl Jackson Cross Timbers Preserve and Flint Hills Initiative; $78,000 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation for general operating support; and $75,000 each to Dove Schools and the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. Other recipients included Paseo Artists Association ($70,000), Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting ($65,000), Oklahoma Zoological Society ($65,000), and Trinity School ($60,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christian K Keesee as chairman; Max Weitzenhoffer as president; Rebecca McCubbin as vice president; Joy Reed Belt as secretary; and Robert Clements as treasurer. Kelley Barnes and Louisa McCune are listed as executive directors, with the filing noting McCune’s service through December 8, 2024. Trustees listed are George Records, Glenna Tanenbaum, and David F Griffin.
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc is led by Louisa McCune, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louisa McCune
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $269K (2024)
Kelley Barnes
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
Max Weitzenhoffer
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian K. Keesee
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F. Griffin
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Records
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenna Tanenbaum
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Harlow
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry J. Hood
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Kirkpatrick Lawler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Anthony
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Eickman
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca McCubbin
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Clements
Treasurer
Trustee → Past President, 2021
Past President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Reed Belt
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth A. Farabee (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Robertson (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $269K, to Louisa McCune (Executive Director (Dec. 8/10/24)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc
How much does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc give each year?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 85 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 78 grants.
What is Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,160, across 85 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc give grants?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (40 grants), Norman, OK (10 grants), Tulsa, OK (5 grants) and Yukon, OK (3 grants).
Does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Best Friends Animal Society ($168,200), The Nature Conservancy ($150,000) and University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc ($78,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc reported $97.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support arts, culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation, primarily in Central Oklahoma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0701736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc 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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