Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation is a public charity based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Formed in 2005, it states that its mission is to improve the health status of residents of the Tulsa metropolitan statistical area, with a primary focus on indigent healthcare and women’s and children’s health services.
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation at a glance
In short: Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation gave $5.8M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $161K), mostly in Oklahoma. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,781,065
- +79.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,585
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $107,855,733
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (16 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 7030 S Yale Ave Suite 600, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 392-0750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 41 grants of 145 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on residents of the Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan statistical area. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 1% to recipients in Kansas. The listed grants include local Tulsa-area projects as well as statewide work, such as Hunger Free Oklahoma’s efforts to address food insecurity across Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 34 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $224K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $84K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.2M (2023) to $6.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Renovate New Headquarter Building | $1,000,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma Inc Tulsa, OK | Operations & Food as Medicine Position | $600,000 |
| Family Safety Center Inc Tulsa, OK | Construction of a 65,000 SQ. Ft. Facility | $500,000 |
| Sprouts Child Development Intitative Tulsa, OK | Child Development Support | $400,000 |
| Community Health Connection Tulsa, OK | Fund a New Healthcare Team | $356,000 |
| Gatesway Foundation Inc Broken Arrow, OK | New Group Homes for IDD Clients | $300,000 |
| Crossover Health Services Inc Tulsa, OK | Funding Transition to FQHC Look-Alike Status | $250,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Frozen Meal Program at Local Schools | $226,765 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Food First Pharmacy Program at Ou-Tulsa | $225,000 |
| Amplify Inc Tulsa, OK | Sexual Health Educators | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,855,733 | $7,307,126 | $6,795,737 | $5,781,065 | 36 | $7,141,595 |
| 2023 | $103,254,402 | $4,197,010 | $3,925,112 | $3,221,900 | 22 | $3,944,662 |
| 2022 | $93,471,407 | $5,060,601 | $6,168,161 | $5,384,000 | 34 | $3,779,166 |
| 2021 | $118,675,297 | $6,098,812 | $6,892,973 | $6,183,667 | 24 | $4,082,402 |
| 2020 | $105,895,956 | $10,665,989 | $4,927,497 | $4,208,572 | 29 | $4,750,977 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support continuous improvement of the health status of residents of the Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan statistical area with primary focus on indigent healthcare and women’s and children’s health services.”
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working across several areas. Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma describes its work as integrated wellness, behavioral health, and substance abuse services. Hunger Free Oklahoma says it works to address hunger by improving systems, policies, and practices. Family Safety Center describes its services as promoting safety and justice for people affected by intimate partner and family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse. Other grantees describe work in early childhood development, accessible healthcare, services for people with intellectual disabilities, and the fight against hunger in eastern Oklahoma.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $5,781,065. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $75,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma for renovating a headquarters; $600,000 to Hunger Free Oklahoma for operational funding and a staff position focused on “Food as Medicine”; and $500,000 to Family Safety Center for a new 65,000-square-foot facility. Other grants included $400,000 to Sprouts Child Development Initiative for operational support, $356,000 to Community Health Connection for a new healthcare team, and $300,000 to Gatesway Foundation for four group homes for people with developmental disabilities.
No application instructions or information about unsolicited requests are provided in the available materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth K. Hall as president; Lisa Z. Clark as secretary; and Susannah H. Adelson, Michael E. Bartlett, David L. Cleveland, Syeachia N. Dennis, Michelle Escala, Roger V. Haglund, Teresa Hardesty, and W. H. Helmerich IV as directors.
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation is led by Elizabeth K. Hall, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth K. Hall
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron J. Spoon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Cleveland
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn M. Moody
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc S. Milsten MD
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Lapolla
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger V. Haglund MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah H. Adelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Syeachia N. Dennis MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wh Helmerich IV
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Escala MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Hardesty DO
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory C. Foland
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Lisa Z. Clark
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah-Anne Schumann MD
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sharon J. Bell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan C. Stone (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barry M. Davis (2020) — Director
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 $181K, to Gregory C Foland (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation
How much does Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation give each year?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation gave $5.8M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 22 grants.
What is Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's typical grant size?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $160,585, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation that year got $224K on average.
Where does Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation give grants?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (31 grants).
Does Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's largest grantees?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma ($1,000,000), Hunger Free Oklahoma Inc ($600,000) and Family Safety Center Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation reported $107.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What does Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support continuous improvement of the health status of residents of the Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan statistical area with primary focus on indigent healthcare and women’s and children’s health services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3815973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morningcrest-healthcare-foundation-morg_6310fa13d18e4b8a954a8aa3bc94df36
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