Oklahoma City Geological Foundation
To implement a model of "excellence in earth science education". This model is designed to challenge students and teachers to make earth science education a priority and is divided into the following directives:1) financially support students who attend educational institutions within Oklahoma and who are enrolled in an earth science curriculum. 2) grant monetary support for teachers and schools in Oklahoma that maintain a program in the geological sciences. 3) help support students who attend colleges and universities in Oklahoma and major in the geological sciences and who plan to pursue a career in earth sciences. 4) provide funding for scientific endeavors that are conducted by organizations that promote the geological sciences. 5) honor certain professionals employed in businesses affliated with the geological sciences and who have made significant contributions to the geological profession.
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation at a glance
In short: Oklahoma City Geological Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,120
- -58.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,120
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,120
- Total assets
- $3,641,224
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oklahoma City Geological Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Elizabeth Ann Seton School ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $32K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton School Edmond, OK | To Support the STEAM Program | $5,120 |
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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 | $3,641,224 | $891,661 | $270,750 | $5,120 | 1 | $230,120 |
| 2023 | $2,974,781 | $241,502 | $242,648 | $12,248 | 2 | $99,154 |
| 2022 | $2,647,742 | $249,764 | $378,812 | $23,710 | Total only | $92,867 |
| 2021 | $3,238,121 | $326,590 | $181,620 | $13,596 | Total only | $203,540 |
| 2020 | $2,871,015 | $196,672 | $290,098 | $6,422 | 1 | $83,790 |
| 2019 | $2,737,357 | $410,799 | $330,724 | $32,200 | 5 | $107,989 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Oklahoma City Geological Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $230K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation is led by Herb Martin, Chairman Program Development since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herb Martin
Chairman Program Development
Director → Chairman Program Development Committee, 2020
Chairman Program Development Committee → Chairman Program Development, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Mark Lester
Chairman Legends Committee
Director → Chairman Legends Committee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lunardi
Chairman School Services C
Director → Chairman School Services Committee, 2020
Chairman School Services Committee → Chairman School Services C, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence H. Davis
Chairman Finance Committee
Director → Chairman Finance Committee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bone
Chairman Technology Committee
Director → Chairman Technology Committee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hollrah
Chairman Publication & Mar
Director → Chairman Publication & Marketing Committee, 2020
Chairman Publication & Marketing Committee → Chairman Publication & Mar, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Cronin
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landon W. Holman
Chairman Events Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly L. Yunker
Chairwoman Grants & Awards
Director → Chairwoman Grants & Awards Committee, 2023
Chairwoman Grants & Awards Committee → Chairwoman Grants & Awards, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Hale
Chairman Donor & Sponsor
Chairman Donor & Sponsor Committee → Chairman Donor & Sponsor, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camelia C. Knapp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Gagliardi
Communications Committee C
Chairman Communications Co → Communications Committee Chair, 2023
Communications Committee Chair → Communications Committee C, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel A. Alberts
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Devin Dennie (2019–2022) — Chairman Stem Outreach Com
- Former: Jason Hamilton (2019) — Director
- Former: Lance Ruffel (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Lanny Holman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Oklahoma City Geological Foundation
How much does Oklahoma City Geological Foundation give each year?
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Oklahoma City Geological Foundation?
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $892K.
What is Oklahoma City Geological Foundation?
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Edmond, OK. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Oklahoma City Geological Foundation operate?
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Oklahoma City Geological Foundation's EIN?
Oklahoma City Geological Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1439474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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