National Tornado Foundation
The organization serves as a national forum for experts to exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in order to save lives and property.
National Tornado Foundation at a glance
In short: National Tornado Foundation gave $144K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $144K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $144,126
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $144,126
- Median grant
- $144,126
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who National Tornado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was UCO Foundation ($144K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCO Foundation Edmond, OK | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $144,126 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $148,486 | $144,126 | 1 |
| 2019 | $148,486 | $181,111 | $340,091 | — | — |
About National Tornado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Tornado Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $144K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Tornado Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Darren Derryberry
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randal Ice
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 National Tornado Foundation
How much does National Tornado Foundation give each year?
National Tornado Foundation gave $144K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is National Tornado Foundation?
National Tornado Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Edmond, OK.
Where does National Tornado Foundation operate?
National Tornado Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is National Tornado Foundation's EIN?
National Tornado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4002161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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