Mary K Oxley Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Tulsa, OK EIN: 27-0577885

The Mary K Oxley Foundation is a private independent foundation established in Oklahoma in 2009 and based in Tulsa, OK. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with a focus on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Mary K Oxley Foundation

EIN: 27-0577885
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $527,000
Grants made (2024): 37
Average grant: $14,243
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 18% first-time grantees (6 of 33, 2024)
Total assets: $22,708,828
Primary geography: Kentucky (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Mary K Oxley Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mary K Oxley Foundation's 37 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (40%), New York (29%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (11 grants), Saratoga Springs, NY (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Louisville, KY (3 grants). 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Program Support" (13 grants).

Is Mary K Oxley Foundation open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 33 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $15K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.

73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22.7M

+8.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$527K

-53.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-53.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary K Oxley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports programs in the following areas:

Education
Science and STEM education
Wildlife
Human services
Philanthropy and grantmaking
Sports and racing-related organizations

Recent grants indicate particular interest in capital projects, member programs, and community initiatives.

Grantmaking

The Mary K Oxley Foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving capacity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in:

Kentucky
New York
Florida
Oklahoma (home state)

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $210K (40%)

New York $151K (29%)

Florida $50K (9%)

Ohio $50K (9%)

Colorado $27K (5%)

All other $40K (8%)

Share of all 37 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Kentucky New York Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

LexingtonLouisvilleWest Palm BeachSaratoga SpringsAspenVersaillesGeorgetownApple ValleyElmontLexintonNew YorkTallahasseeLake WorthSimpsonvilleAlexandriaBoca RatonChathamWashingtonBeverly HillsBroken Arrow

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $22,708,828
Total Revenues: $3,057,861
Total Expenses: $1,235,747
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $20.9M
Total Revenues: $2.5M
Total Expenses: $1.78M

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities. Revenue sources include investment income and the sale of publicly traded stocks.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$22,708,828	$20,887,990	$20,172,495
Revenue	$3,057,861	$2,496,290	$2,052,917
Expenses	$1,235,747	$1,780,795	$1,513,006
Qualifying Distributions	$740,280	$1,328,379	$1,479,757
Net Investment Income	$2,570,155	$2,072,685	$1,661,612
Distributable Amount	$1,331,541	$1,174,091	$1,208,282

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

196 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame ($130,000 across 3 grants), Race Track Chaplaincy of America ($50,000), Cincinnati Reds Community Fund ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING & HALL OF FAME Saratoga Springs, NY	CAPITAL PROJECT'S	$100,000
RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY OF AMERICA Lexington, KY	MEMBER PROGRAM	$50,000
CINCINNATI REDS COMMUNITY FUND Cincinnati, OH	MORGAN BATTING CAGE	$50,000
ASPEN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Aspen, CO	2024 PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES OF AMERICA LTD Lexington, KY	2024 PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON FOUNDATION INC Lexington, KY	CARDIAC RESEARCH	$25,000
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING & HALL OF FAME Saratoga Springs, NY	HONOR J HENDRICKSON & 2024 ANNUAL SUPPPORT	$20,000
THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE FDN Lexington, KY	2024 PROGRAM SUPPORT & MEMORY C NUCKOLS III	$16,000
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF POLO & HALL OF FRAME Lake Worth, FL	MEMORIAL GIFT HOLDEN & GENERAL OPERATIONS	$15,000
OLD FRIENDS EQUINE Georgetown, KY	2024 PROGRAM SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustees and Key Personnel:

R H Harbaugh (Trustee)
John C Oxley (Trustee)
Debbie Oxley (Trustee)
Beth Wallace (listed contact)
Ryan Bolin (associated with foundation operations)

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John C Oxley	Trustee	1	—
Debbie Oxley	Trustee	1	—
Thomas E Rains	CFO	5	—
R H Harbaugh	Trustee	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent awards documented in 2024, including support for capital projects at racing-related organizations and community programs. The foundation maintains current IRS filings and is in good standing with tax-exempt status.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mary K Oxley Foundation fund?

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports programs in the following areas: • Education • Science and STEM education • Wildlife • Human services • Philanthropy and grantmaking • Sports and racing-related organizations Recent grants indicate particular interest in capital projects, member programs, and community initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Mary K Oxley Foundation?

The Mary K Oxley Foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving capacity. **Grant Activity:** • Made 38 grants in the most recent year • Typical award range: $500–$600,000 • Recent grants include: • $100,000 to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (Capital Projects) • $50,000 to Race Track Chaplaincy of America (Member Program) • $50,000 to The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund (Morgan Batting Cage) **Total giving in 2024:** $527,000 (documented grants) The foundation does…

Where does Mary K Oxley Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in: • Kentucky • New York • Florida • Oklahoma (home state)

What size grants does Mary K Oxley Foundation award?

In 2024, Mary K Oxley Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $527K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mary K Oxley Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mary K Oxley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.