One Gas Foundation Inc
One Gas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports 212 grants totaling $2,550,457. ONE Gas describes its philanthropic focus as community enrichment and assistance, education and workforce development, and community collaboration.
One Gas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: One Gas Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 212 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oklahoma. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,550,457
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 212
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,030
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,371
- Total assets
- $32,700,496
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (43 of 194, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to One Gas Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says a request should indicate the charity to benefit and the purpose of the request. Awards are restricted to publicly supported charitable organizations exempt under IRC 501(c)(3), for the purposes described above.
- Review Cycle
- No specific time.
- Deadline
- No specific time.
- Contact
Application contact: Heather Earl
Mailing address: 15 East 5Th Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 947-7000
Email: heather.earl@onegas.com
Website: https://onegas.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who One Gas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulsa Area United Way ($467K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,075 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 994 grants of 1,075 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Oklahoma (64%), followed by Texas (13%), Kansas (11%), New York (6%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 212 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is One Gas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 194 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $2.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 212 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa, OK | United Way Match | $366,741 |
| Donorschoose New York, NY | Public School | $160,000 |
| Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc Topeka, KS | Workforce Development | $125,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | United Way Match | $119,685 |
| Gilcrease Museum Tulsa, OK | Community Enrichment | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa, OK | Community Enrichment | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | Community Enrichment | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc Tulsa, OK | Community Enrichment | $100,000 |
| United Way of El Paso County El Paso, TX | United Way Match | $69,675 |
| United Way of Greater Austin Austin, TX | United Way Match | $66,566 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,700,496 | $1,486,312 | $2,613,781 | $2,550,457 | 212 | $2,550,457 | $1,404,517 | $1,618,923 |
| 2023 | $32,284,331 | $1,096,841 | $2,611,567 | $2,516,629 | 214 | $2,516,629 | $1,050,961 | $1,522,446 |
| 2022 | $30,786,462 | $5,138,335 | $2,618,164 | $2,532,823 | 217 | $2,532,823 | $5,067,909 | $1,516,846 |
| 2021 | $37,667,049 | $5,198,491 | $2,998,278 | $2,793,767 | 208 | $2,793,767 | $4,098,700 | $1,734,855 |
| 2020 | $36,263,673 | $2,151,410 | $2,596,658 | $2,490,081 | 224 | — | $1,064,833 | $1,560,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, One Gas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. ONE Gas identifies three areas for its philanthropic giving: community enrichment and assistance—including natural gas safety, disaster recovery, and investment in public spaces—education and workforce development, with emphasis on STEAM education and leadership development, and community collaboration.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations working in community services, public education, workforce development, cultural enrichment, and recreation. For example, Tulsa Area United Way describes its mission as uniting people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center says it enhances children’s lives and enriches the communities it serves. Tulsa Zoo Management says it connects, cares for, and advocates for wildlife, people, and wild places.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 212 grants totaling $2,550,457. Awards ranged from $50 to $366,741, with a median grant of $2,370.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $366,741 to Tulsa Area United Way for a United Way match; $160,000 to DonorsChoose for public schools; $125,000 to Kansas Children’s Discovery Center for workforce development; and $119,685 to United Way of Central Oklahoma for a United Way match. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa Area United Way, Tulsa Community Foundation, and Tulsa Zoo Management for community enrichment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert S. McAnnally as chairman, CEO, president, and director. Other listed officers and directors are Curtis L. Dinan, Joseph L. McCormick, Christopher P. Signinolfi, Brian K. Shore, Mark A. Bender, Angela E. Kouplen, and Julie A. White.
One Gas Foundation Inc is led by Robert S. McAnnally, Chairman, CEO, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert S. McAnnally
Chairman, CEO, President & Director
Director → Chairman, CEO, President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis L. Dinan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. McCormick
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Asstsecr & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie A. White
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Bender
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela E. Kouplen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher P. Signinolfi
Senior Vice President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K. Shore
Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Secretary
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Secretary & Director → Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Caron A. Lawhorn (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President, CFO & Director
- Former: Mark W. Smith (2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Pierce H. Norton II (2020–2021) — Chairman, CEO, President & Director
- Former: Robert Babcock (2020–2021) — Executive 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 One Gas Foundation Inc
How much does One Gas Foundation Inc give each year?
One Gas Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 212 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 214 grants.
What is One Gas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
One Gas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,371, and its average grant was $12,030, across 212 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from One Gas Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does One Gas Foundation Inc give grants?
One Gas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (13%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (63 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (22 grants), El Paso, TX (9 grants) and Austin, TX (9 grants).
Does One Gas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 212 grants with a stated purpose on One Gas Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employee Matching Grant" (103 grants), "United Way Match" (51 grants) and "Community Collaboration" (39 grants).
Who are One Gas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
One Gas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tulsa Area United Way ($466,741 across 2 grants), Donorschoose ($160,000) and Tulsa Community Foundation ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is One Gas Foundation Inc?
One Gas Foundation Inc reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does One Gas Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from One Gas Foundation Inc?
The filing says a request should indicate the charity to benefit and the purpose of the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is One Gas Foundation Inc's EIN?
One Gas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4169300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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