Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc
Our Mission is for all Oklahoma families to have access to quality care and education for their children through community-based resource and referral services; with a vision of Oklahoma communities supporting the development and learning of all children.
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $398K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,187,773
- +47.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $398,472
- +47.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $356,956
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was OKC Metro-Rainbow Fleet ($608K). Together the top 8 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 14 grants of 25 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OKC Metro-Rainbow Fleet Oklahoma City, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $608,180 |
| Tulsa Metro-CCRC Tulsa, OK | Statewide Referral Services | $427,861 |
| Southwest-Great Plains Hobart, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $414,208 |
| Northwest - CDSA Enid, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $358,910 |
| Northeast Learning WCCCF Bartlesville, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $355,001 |
| Southeastern OSU Durant, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $352,457 |
| Southcentral - ECU Ada, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $340,783 |
| Northcentral Learning WCCCF Bartlesville, OK | Resource and Referral Services | $330,373 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,378,557 | $4,298,402 | $3,187,773 | 8 | $3 |
| 2021 | $1,082,169 | $2,893,841 | $2,878,657 | $2,166,077 | 8 | $6 |
| 2020 | $964,769 | $2,767,836 | $2,759,998 | $2,058,069 | 9 | $215 |
About Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc is led by Paula Koos, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paula Koos
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $80K (2022)
Tammy Charles
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marny Dunlap
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Dyksta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Smith
Director
Regional Representative → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Jumper Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtiss Mays
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Francisco
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Moore
Regional Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Thomas
Regional Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kody Suanny
Regional Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Mays Caddell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Amber Cuyler (2020) — Regional Representative
- Former: Carol Hopper (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Debbie Deibert (2020) — Director
- Former: Jane Humphries (2020) — Director
- Former: Michell Key (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherry Rackliff (2020) — Regional Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $80K, to Paula Koos (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc
How much does Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc give each year?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $2.2M across 8 grants.
What is Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's typical grant size?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's median grant in 2022 was $356,956, and its average grant was $398,472, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc give grants?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bartlesville, OK (2 grants).
Does Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Resource and Referral Services" (7 grants).
Who are Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's largest grantees?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's largest 2022 grantees include OKC Metro-Rainbow Fleet ($608,180), Tulsa Metro-CCRC ($427,861) and Southwest-Great Plains ($414,208), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's EIN?
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1557727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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