Oklahoma Association of Regional Council
The Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARC) is a public charity based in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. It unites 11 Councils of Governments serving communities across the state and supports regional collaboration, local government services, and programs including rural fire protection, aging services, transportation planning, and community development.
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Association of Regional Council gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,100,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $205,632
- -8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oklahoma Association of Regional Council
- How to Apply
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For REAP, contact the local Council of Governments.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 569, Burns Flat, OK 73624
Phone: (580) 562-4882
Website: https://oarcok.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Oklahoma Association of Regional Council
Who Oklahoma Association of Regional Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Acog ($100K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 31 grants of 53 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OARC’s website says its 11 Councils of Governments serve all 77 Oklahoma counties, 629 cities and towns, and 3.5 million residents. The 2025 filing lists all grant recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Oklahoma Association of Regional Council open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $610K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acog OKC, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Ascog Duncan, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Coedd Shawnee, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Eodd Muskogee, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Ggeda Big Cabin, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Incog Tulsa, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Keddo Wilburtion, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Noda Enid, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Oeda Hooker, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
| Soda Durant, OK | Rural Fire Protection Program | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,632 | $1,159,510 | $1,178,820 | $1,100,000 | 11 | $10 |
| 2024 | $224,942 | $1,184,513 | $1,200,779 | $1,100,000 | 11 | $13 |
| 2023 | $207,708 | $859,015 | $878,898 | $799,997 | 11 | $15 |
| 2022 | $206,638 | $696,066 | $690,555 | $610,000 | 10 | $16 |
| 2021 | $163,937 | $669,014 | $662,225 | $610,000 | 10 | $14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OARC’s stated mission is to unite Oklahoma’s 11 regional councils to provide essential services, strengthen local governments, and advocate for communities at the state and federal levels. The organization’s 2024 filing describes its mission as advocacy and information for local governments, including economic development, rural fire protection, aging services, workforce development, and transportation planning.
OARC’s website describes regional programs in aging services, disaster recovery and preparedness, rural economic development, rural fire support, transportation and infrastructure, and community and economic development. Its Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) program provides grants for small towns and rural communities in Oklahoma for infrastructure, safety, and local improvements. OARC’s 2025 filing lists grants to 11 Councils of Governments for rural fire protection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OARC reported 11 grants totaling $1,100,000. Each grant was $100,000. The listed recipients were the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG), Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD), Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD), Grand Gateway Economic Development Association (GGEDA), Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG), Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO), Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA), Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA), Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA), and Southwestern Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA). Each grant’s stated purpose was the Rural Fire Protection Program.
OARC’s website describes REAP as a grant program for small towns, counties, and unincorporated communities with populations under 7,000. It says communities can use REAP funds for projects including water and sewer improvements, local roads and bridges, fire equipment, public safety infrastructure, parks, housing rehabilitation, and local-government technology. The program page identifies REAP as currently open and directs applicants to contact their local Council of Governments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors, each with the title Executive Director: Perry Brinegar, David Hinkle, Scott Harding, Erin Clocker, Rich Brierre, Kim Rose, Cecil Michael, Steve Mills, Debora Glasgow, and Mark Sweeny.
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council is led by Debora Glasgow, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debora Glasgow
Executive Director
Swoda Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Cross
Executive Director
Noda Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sweeny
Executive Director
Acog Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Brinegar
Executive Director
Ascog Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Brierre
Executive Director
Incog Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mills
Executive Director
Soda Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Rose
Executive Director
Keddo Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hinkle
Executive Director
Coedd Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Clocker
Executive Director
Ggeda Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Michael
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Harding
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cecil Micheal (2021–2023) — Oeda Executive Director
- Former: Ernie Moore (2021–2023) — Eodd Executive Director
- Former: Dave Hinkle (2021–2022) — Coedd Executive Director
- Former: Ed Crone (2021–2022) — Ggeda Executive Director
- Former: Danny Baldwin (2021) — Keddo Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Oklahoma Association of Regional Council
How much does Oklahoma Association of Regional Council give each year?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 11 grants.
What is Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's typical grant size?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $100,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oklahoma Association of Regional Council give grants?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Oklahoma Association of Regional Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rural Fire Protection Program" (11 grants).
Who are Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's largest grantees?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's largest 2025 grantees include Acog ($100,000), Ascog ($100,000) and Coedd ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oklahoma Association of Regional Council?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council reported $206K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Oklahoma Association of Regional Council fund?
OARC’s stated mission is to unite Oklahoma’s 11 regional councils to provide essential services, strengthen local governments, and advocate for communities at the state and federal levels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oklahoma Association of Regional Council?
For REAP, contact the local Council of Governments. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's EIN?
Oklahoma Association of Regional Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1425706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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