OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It provides grants to 501(c)(3) charities for programs, organizations, and institutions that enhance quality of life and economic well-being in the communities it serves.
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Oklahoma. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,300,216
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,003
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,179,657
- -11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (11 of 86, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Sean Trauschke
Mailing address: PO Box 321 Mailcode 1100, Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 553-3397
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc
Who OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Global Programs ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
357 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 357 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Awards are limited to organizations located in the Oklahoma Gas and Electric service area. In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to organizations in Oklahoma, 35% to Arizona, 4% to Arkansas, 1% to Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 86 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 316% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1.6M (2021) to $10.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Global Programs Mesa, AZ | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $660,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $313,397 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $186,000 |
| Science Museum of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $170,000 |
| Allied Arts Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $100,000 |
| First Americans Museum Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fort Smiths Public Schools Fort Smith, AR | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $60,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,179,657 | $866,889 | $4,394,441 | $4,300,216 | 86 | $4,315,033 | $785,106 | $1,363,502 |
| 2023 | $28,392,255 | $935,706 | $10,349,244 | $10,236,778 | 99 | $10,239,358 | $837,820 | $1,506,993 |
| 2022 | $34,388,367 | $6,186,879 | $3,050,606 | $2,928,835 | 68 | $2,947,543 | $589,816 | $1,647,042 |
| 2021 | $37,099,058 | $18,068,768 | $1,695,479 | $1,578,861 | 47 | $1,579,036 | $3,009,625 | $1,044,261 |
| 2020 | $21,114,635 | $3,097,299 | $2,329,750 | $2,240,656 | 57 | — | $1,039,545 | $879,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs, organizations, and institutions that enhance quality of life and economic well-being in its communities. Its giving priorities include increasing access to STEM education for elementary and middle school students from low-income or underrepresented communities; improving health and mental health outcomes for people and families transitioning out of homelessness, families with low incomes, and senior citizens; building workforce development skills for people with low incomes or from underrepresented communities; and supporting environmental stewardship through community partnerships. It also supports human services, the arts, and community development, and matches employee contributions to institutions of higher education.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations. United Way of Central Oklahoma describes its work as connecting people and resources to improve community well-being. The First Americans Museum Foundation says it promotes awareness and education about the cultures, history, contributions, and resilience of First American nations in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art says its mission is to enrich lives through the visual arts, while the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation describes itself as an advocate that strengthens schools through community investment, partnerships, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 86 grants totaling $4,300,216. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,500,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $1,500,000 to Legacy Global Programs, $660,000 to the Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation, $313,397 to United Way of Central Oklahoma, $186,000 to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, and $170,000 to the Science Museum of Oklahoma. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Allied Arts, the First Americans Museum Foundation, and Fort Smith Public Schools.
Applications are accepted year-round, with funding decisions made three times a year. How to apply: The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says there is no specific application form; an application should include the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Awards are limited to organizations located in the Oklahoma Gas and Electric service area. Contact Sean Trauschke. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sean Trauschke as president, Chuck Walworth as treasurer, and Kelly Hayward Walsh as secretary.
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc is led by Sean Trauschke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Trauschke
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Walworth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Hayward Walsh
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lindsay Laird (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Rose Royal (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc
How much does OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc give each year?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.2M across 99 grants.
What is OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $50,003, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc give grants?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (42 grants), Fort Smith, AR (5 grants), Norman, OK (3 grants) and Tulsa, OK (3 grants).
Does OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (86 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Legacy Global Programs ($1,500,000), Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation ($660,000) and United Way of Central Oklahoma ($313,397), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs, organizations, and institutions that enhance quality of life and economic well-being in its communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's EIN?
OGE Energy Corp Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6093572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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