Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,250
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,406
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $441,436
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Positive Tomorrows ($3K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Freedom Center of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Putnam City North Deca Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| OKC Natl Memorial Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Last Frontier Council Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | $441,436 | $7,468 | $12,081 | $11,250 | 8 | $11,250 | $7,468 | $14,877 |
| 2023 | $446,049 | $7,810 | $19,320 | $19,000 | 3 | $19,000 | $7,810 | $13,351 |
| 2022 | $457,559 | $7,411 | $16,430 | $16,150 | 7 | $16,150 | $7,411 | $14,330 |
| 2021 | $466,578 | $6,472 | $11,904 | $11,000 | 4 | — | $6,472 | $14,202 |
| 2020 | $472,010 | $7,241 | $14,747 | $14,000 | 14 | — | $7,241 | $13,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc is led by Karen Samis, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Samis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc
How much does Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc give each year?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,406, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc give grants?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (8 grants).
Does Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Positive Tomorrows ($2,500), Oklahoma Arts Institute Foundation ($2,500) and Freedom Center of Oklahoma City ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc reported $441K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's EIN?
Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6094975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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