Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc
The purpose of the corporation is to organize and execute an annual ball to inaugurate the current Oklahoma speaker of the house; to celebrate the commencement of the Oklahoma legislative session; and to benefit a worthy Oklahoma 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -53.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $319,873
- -40.7% 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 Speaker's Ball Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($20K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc gives
- Giving fell 84% 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 $40K (2024) to $250K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,873 | $584,950 | $804,309 | $40,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $539,232 | $870,900 | $839,400 | $130,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $507,732 | $650,750 | $545,893 | $110,000 | 7 |
| 2021 | $402,875 | $370,340 | $438,586 | $250,000 | 5 |
About Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc is a public charity, based in Norman, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc is led by Marian Free, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marian Free
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Robert G. McCampbell
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Liotta
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seigel Heffington
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Casey Killblane (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $16K, to Marian Free (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc
How much does Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc give each year?
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
How large is Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc?
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $585K.
Where does Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc operate?
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Texas.
What is Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc's EIN?
Oklahoma Speaker's Ball Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2018083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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