Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation
The Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $128,500, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Oklahoma.
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation at a glance
In short: Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation gave $129K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,500
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,425
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,176,817
- +9.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (94% 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 Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6303 North Portland 304, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: (405) 601-1121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (Ocpa) ($30K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 6% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $134K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (Ocpa) Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Teem (The Education and Employment Ministry Inc) Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $7,500 |
| National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Annie Oakley Society | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | US Disaster Relief & Aid to Veterans | $7,500 |
| Bethany Children's Health Center Bethany, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Central Ok Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Crossover Preparatory Academy Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Fields and Futures Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,176,817 | $119,826 | $133,966 | $128,500 | 20 | $130,500 | $116,360 | $144,870 |
| 2024 | $2,902,027 | $96,663 | $138,378 | $108,000 | 20 | $115,350 | $89,141 | $133,409 |
| 2023 | $2,369,979 | $888,521 | $135,310 | $133,500 | 22 | $133,500 | $888,111 | $113,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including public policy, health care, education, social services, youth programs, disaster relief, and cultural institutions.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Dean McGee Eye Institute says it serves Oklahomans and the global community through patient care, education, and vision research. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City describes its work as social services for people in need, regardless of faith. Crossover Preparatory Academy says it develops educated, godly young people in North Tulsa. Fostering Hope says it provides foster children with supplies, while Infant Crisis Services describes providing formula, food, and diapers to babies and toddlers in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $128,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs for general operations; $10,000 to TEEM for general operations; and $7,500 each to Dean McGee Eye Institute for general operations, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for the Annie Oakley Society, and Samaritan’s Purse for U.S. disaster relief and aid to veterans. Other 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Bethany Children’s Health Center, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Central OK Habitat for Humanity, Crossover Preparatory Academy, Fields and Futures, Fostering Hope, and Gospel of Life Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists D Randolph Brown Jr as president and trustee, Marianne B Rooney as secretary and treasurer, and Susan Brown as trustee.
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation is led by D. Randolph Brown Jr., President & Trustee on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
D. Randolph Brown Jr.
President & Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne B. Rooney
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ann N. Brown (2023–2024) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: David R. Brown (2023–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation
How much does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation give each year?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation gave $129K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 20 grants.
What is Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's typical grant size?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,425, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation give grants?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (13 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's largest grantees?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (Ocpa) ($30,000), Teem (The Education and Employment Ministry Inc) ($10,000) and Dean McGee Eye Institute ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including public policy, health care, education, social services, youth programs, disaster relief, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's EIN?
Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1553170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Margaret Vivian Bilby Foundation 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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