Lockhart Foundation
The Lockhart Foundation is an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based private foundation. Its 2025 filing says it was created to identify and support Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits assisting domestic animals needing rescue in Oklahoma, with preference given to organizations in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties.
Lockhart Foundation at a glance
In short: Lockhart Foundation gave $394K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Oklahoma. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $394,104
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +90.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,767
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,604
- Total assets
- $2,987,351
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% 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 Lockhart Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says proposals are accepted throughout the year and that the committee meets quarterly. Grant minimums and maximums are not designated. The foundation does not award grants to individuals. Proposals committing the foundation to continued operating support will generally not be approved. The filing says the foundation will not pay for salaries or vehicles, or fund construction on property not owned by the rescue. It encourages applicants to seek support from multiple sources.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that proposals are accepted during the year without deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states that proposals are accepted during the year without deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Heritage Trust Company Argent Attn
Mailing address: 621 North Robinson Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 608-8642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lockhart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lupa Legacy Animal Rescue ($36K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is Oklahoma nonprofits assisting domestic animals needing rescue in Oklahoma, with preference for organizations in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 8% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lockhart Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% 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 $142K (2021) to $394K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lupa Legacy Animal Rescue Noble, OK | General | $36,000 |
| Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General | $36,000 |
| Save Our Strays Inc Independence, MO | General | $30,000 |
| Witty Kitty TNR Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General | $30,000 |
| Pooch Carriage Crew Oklahoma City, OK | General | $30,000 |
| Free to Live Animal Sanctuary Guthrie, OK | General | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma Humane Society Oklahoma City, OK | General | $25,000 |
| Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue Inc Stillwater, OK | General | $25,000 |
| Happy Dog Farm Foundation Jones, OK | General | $20,000 |
| Horse Feathers Equine Center Guthrie, OK | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,987,351 | $500,423 | $434,257 | $394,104 | 21 | $396,873 | $467,207 | $223,516 |
| 2024 | $2,921,185 | $279,722 | $283,521 | $247,200 | 11 | $249,757 | $246,400 | $222,364 |
| 2023 | $2,924,984 | $124,691 | $264,934 | $230,725 | 13 | $233,159 | $93,608 | $205,062 |
| 2022 | $3,065,227 | $126,931 | $264,718 | $230,000 | 15 | $232,098 | $95,203 | $213,896 |
| 2021 | $3,203,014 | $126,803 | $173,457 | $142,000 | 13 | $142,037 | $94,954 | $236,528 |
| 2020 | $3,250,899 | $103,430 | $187,419 | $149,025 | 16 | — | $68,837 | $201,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lockhart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K 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 foundation’s stated purpose is to support Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that assist domestic animals needing rescue. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in animal rescue, adoption, foster care, spay/neuter, and veterinary care. For example, Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue Inc. describes its work as rescuing orphaned neonatal kittens and providing care until adoption; T-Town TNR Inc. describes its work as spay/neuter, vaccination, and return for unowned cats, as well as services for owned cats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $394,104 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $36,000, with a median of $18,604. Among the largest grants were $36,000 each to Lupa Legacy Animal Rescue and Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation; $30,000 each to Save Our Strays Inc., Witty Kitty TNR Inc., and Pooch Carriage Crew; and $25,000 each to Free to Live Animal Sanctuary, Oklahoma Humane Society, and Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue Inc.
The Oklahoma Humane Society describes its goal as ending the needless euthanasia of adoptable pets in Oklahoma. Friends with Four Paws Inc. describes its mission as providing resources for animal rescue, foster care, and adoption.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Carson as trustee.
Lockhart Foundation is led by Bruce Carson, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Carson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Romero (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lockhart Foundation
How much does Lockhart Foundation give each year?
Lockhart Foundation gave $394K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 11 grants.
What is Lockhart Foundation's typical grant size?
Lockhart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,604, and its average grant was $18,767, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lockhart Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Lockhart Foundation give grants?
Lockhart Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (6 grants), Guthrie, OK (3 grants), Tulsa, OK (2 grants) and Choctaw, OK (2 grants).
Does Lockhart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lockhart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lockhart Foundation's largest grantees?
Lockhart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lupa Legacy Animal Rescue ($36,000), Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation ($36,000) and Save Our Strays Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lockhart Foundation?
Lockhart Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lockhart Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that assist domestic animals needing rescue. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in animal rescue, adoption, foster care, spay/neuter, and veterinary care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lockhart Foundation?
The filing says proposals are accepted throughout the year and that the committee meets quarterly. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lockhart Foundation's EIN?
Lockhart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2134446. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lockhart Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lockhart-foundation-morg_6c3ccad6e2b34696be0ca2fc7443e7bc
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