OK Foundation
OK Foundation is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Formed in 1999, it supports efforts to improve children’s lives and describes its work as serving the needs of the whole child, including education, safety, environment, health, and well-being.
OK Foundation at a glance
In short: OK Foundation gave $7.1M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $158K), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,104,148
- +400.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +246.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,870
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,907,631
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to OK Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3865 S Wasatch Blvd Suite 130, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: (801) 707-7646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who OK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dandelion Media ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 98 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Utah organizations received 33% of grant dollars, followed by Florida with 17%, Illinois with 8%, and Texas with 6%. The reported state-share data also includes an unidentified category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How OK Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $577K (2020) to $7.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dandelion Media West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Vatican Human Fraternity | General support | $885,000 |
| Mentors International Draper, UT | General support | $546,025 |
| Orphan Myth Geneva, IL | General support | $500,000 |
| Mercury One Dallas, TX | General support | $407,500 |
| A Act of Love Adoptions Agency Sandy, UT | General support | $400,000 |
| The Zahra Charity Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $300,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | General support | $260,000 |
| G20 Interfaith Forum Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Inside Track Portland, OR | General support | $250,000 |
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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 | $9,907,631 | $9,317,246 | $8,861,210 | $7,104,148 | 45 | $3,723,816 |
| 2023 | $9,499,666 | $7,829,040 | $2,173,613 | $1,418,967 | 13 | $159,087 |
| 2022 | $3,443,255 | $1,228,030 | $1,768,688 | $1,282,356 | 23 | $302,805 |
| 2021 | $4,818,165 | $645,498 | $1,204,557 | $626,203 | 8 | $433,165 |
| 2020 | $5,046,473 | $1,158,920 | $977,640 | $577,166 | 9 | $596,715 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OK Foundation’s stated mission is to serve the needs of the whole child, including education, safety, environment, health, and well-being. Its 2024 filing says it improves children’s lives by supporting charities addressing important issues facing kids.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations it supports. A Act Of Love Alternative Options says it serves children to help build loving families. Maliheh Free Clinic says it provides free medical services to uninsured and low-income individuals and families in the greater Salt Lake City area. Ronald McDonald House Global says it provides services to remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. HOPE ARISING INC says it promotes self-reliance among orphan- and woman-led households in Ethiopia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, OK Foundation reported 45 itemized grants totaling $7,104,148. The median grant was $50,000; grants ranged from $7,990 to $1,000,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,000,000 to Dandelion Media for general support, $885,000 to Vatican Human Fraternity for general support, $546,025 to Mentors International for general support, $500,000 to Orphan Myth for general support, and $407,500 to Mercury One for general support. Other notable awards included $400,000 to A Act of Love Adoptions Agency, $300,000 to The Zahra Charity, and $260,000 to Weber State University, each for general support.
The foundation’s website also highlights past partnerships, including grants to Forever Young Foundation, 100% for Kids, Christmas Box International, and Children’s Organ Transplant Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Webb as Board Chair; Sombo Muzata, Jan Robbins, Steve Farrell, and Ron Gunnell as Board Members; and Philip Webb as Executive Director.
OK Foundation is led by Philip Webb, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Webb
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Dennis Webb
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Robbins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Gunnell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Farrell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sombo Muzata
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sombo Chunda (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 $168K, to Philip Webb (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about OK Foundation
How much does OK Foundation give each year?
OK Foundation gave $7.1M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 13 grants.
What is OK Foundation's typical grant size?
OK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $157,870, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does OK Foundation give grants?
OK Foundation's top state is Utah, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (6 grants), Sandy, UT (2 grants), Layton, UT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does OK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of OK Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are OK Foundation's largest grantees?
OK Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dandelion Media ($1,000,000), Vatican Human Fraternity ($885,000) and Mentors International ($546,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is OK Foundation?
OK Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What does OK Foundation fund?
OK Foundation’s stated mission is to serve the needs of the whole child, including education, safety, environment, health, and well-being. Its 2024 filing says it improves children’s lives by supporting charities addressing important issues facing kids. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from OK Foundation?
OK Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is OK Foundation's EIN?
OK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0643214. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). OK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ok-foundation-morg_999b968222eb4da8a5b74f7a0bbedd22
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