Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc
The mission of the Oklahoma Community Service Commission is to engage oklahomans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service which supports americorps programs in Oklahoma communities. Services may include assisting with disaster recovery, improving economic security of economically disadvantaged people, providing educational support, helping to conserve natural habitats through environmental stewardship, and supporting efforts to promote healthy behaviors and support veterans and military families.
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc gave $1.9M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $317K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,899,291
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $316,549
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $211,299
- Total assets
- $782,471
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc
Who Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red River Community Corps ($993K). Together the top 6 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 40 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.5M (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Community Corps Oklahoma City, OK | Americorps Program | $993,018 |
| Camp Fire USA Green Country Tulsa, OK | Americorps Program | $319,127 |
| Jennings Public Schools Jennings, OK | Americorps Program | $291,141 |
| Project Transformation Oklahoma City, OK | Americorps Program | $131,456 |
| Lilyfield Inc Edmond, OK | Americorps Program | $125,547 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | Americorps Program | $39,002 |
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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 | $782,471 | $2,564,095 | $2,562,274 | $1,899,291 | 6 | $13,188 |
| 2023 | $841,872 | $2,396,756 | $2,388,265 | $1,841,611 | 6 | $2,684 |
| 2022 | $807,429 | $2,511,927 | $2,517,787 | $1,933,298 | 9 | $3,452 |
| 2021 | $774,935 | $2,249,034 | $2,221,050 | $1,744,328 | 9 | $667 |
| 2020 | $709,977 | $2,581,866 | $2,549,994 | $2,074,123 | 10 | $1,549 |
| 2019 | $864,277 | $2,986,291 | $2,939,470 | $2,450,088 | 12 | $4,804 |
About Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $782K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc is led by Melinda Points, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melinda Points
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$93K (2019) → $112K (2024)
Lynne Miller
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Nobles
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Hoster
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Wells
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Gage
Board Member
Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Ballard
Vice Chair
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Homer Nicholson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaunda Noah
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baruc Lara
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sneary
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landri Chaplin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richelle Voth
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Collett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Fields
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Marissa Lightsey (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brad S. Clark (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mignon Lambley (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laura W. Boyd PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Emile Mittelstaedt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald Collett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joy Hofmeister (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Joyce Clark (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Kaye Kirk (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Vivian O'Hara (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Helms (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to Melinda Points (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc
How much does Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc give each year?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc gave $1.9M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 6 grants.
What is Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's typical grant size?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's median grant in 2024 was $211,299, and its average grant was $316,549, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc give grants?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Americorps Program" (6 grants).
Who are Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's largest grantees?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Red River Community Corps ($993,018), Camp Fire USA Green Country ($319,127) and Jennings Public Schools ($291,141), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc reported $782K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oklahoma City, OK. It holds $782K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's EIN?
Oklahoma Community Service Commission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1454180. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 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 October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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