Oklahoma Forward Inc
Oklahoma Forward works to identify what everyday Oklahomans care about, and help to give them a stronger voice in state government. By creating an environment where Oklahoma voters feel empowered, we can encourage a positive conversation between elected leaders and the public and increase overall voter enthusiasm and engagement.
Oklahoma Forward Inc at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Forward Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $997
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Forward Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Center ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Oklahoma Forward Inc gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2024) to $25.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Center Washington DC, DC | General Purpose Grant | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $997 | $300,000 | $302,378 | $300,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $6,485 | $29,420,000 | $29,442,011 | $25,701,392 | 8 |
| 2021 | $28,496 | $494,508 | $470,735 | $462,920 | 4 |
| 2020 | $872 | $149,375 | $148,503 | — | — |
About Oklahoma Forward Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma Forward Inc is a public charity, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $997 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oklahoma Forward Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Ezell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hecox
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian Ted Jones (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Forward Inc
How much does Oklahoma Forward Inc give each year?
Oklahoma Forward Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Oklahoma Forward Inc?
Oklahoma Forward Inc reported $997 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $300K.
Where does Oklahoma Forward Inc operate?
Oklahoma Forward Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Maryland, Oklahoma.
What is Oklahoma Forward Inc's EIN?
Oklahoma Forward Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2420063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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