Osteopathic Founders Foundation
The mission of the Osteopathic Founders Foundation is to support osteopathic medical education, to enhance the public's understanding of osteopathic medicine, and to improve the health of the community through projects consistent with the osteopathic philosophy.
Osteopathic Founders Foundation at a glance
In short: Osteopathic Founders Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,635
- -81.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,805
- -62.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $25,494,793
- +9.2% 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.
How to apply to Osteopathic Founders Foundation
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Osteopathic Founders Foundation
Career Transition Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Grants
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Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Education Stipends
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Osteopathic Founders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma State University Foundation ($10K). Together the top 7 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Osteopathic Founders Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $257K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | Center for Health Sciences Alumni Association General Fund | $10,135 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Summer Meals Initiative program | $10,000 |
| Tulsa CARES Tulsa, OK | nutrition program | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc Tulsa, OK | Home-Delivered Meal Program | $5,000 |
| Iron Gate Tulsa, OK | Kid's Pack Program | $5,000 |
| Kendall Whittier Inc Tulsa, OK | Emergency Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc Tulsa, OK | Food Pantry and Portable Food Packs | $5,000 |
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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 | $25,494,793 | $1,956,766 | $1,110,445 | $47,635 | 7 | $1,671,858 |
| 2023 | $23,340,168 | $947,879 | $1,347,702 | $256,664 | 14 | $590,156 |
| 2022 | $21,523,163 | $1,433,998 | $934,860 | $68,400 | 2 | $1,203,838 |
| 2021 | $24,808,209 | $2,726,381 | $943,074 | $105,000 | 3 | $2,215,419 |
| 2020 | $21,885,947 | $700,462 | $819,238 | $40,000 | 2 | $438,781 |
About Osteopathic Founders Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Osteopathic Founders Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Osteopathic Founders Foundation is led by Sherri L. Wise, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherri L. Wise
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $187K (2024)
A. Nicole Farrar DO
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Crawford DO
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry G. Will JD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy S. Fullingim DO
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Carney DO
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew L. Else DO
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlie K. Dullye MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah J. Derby DO
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor L. Bright DO
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob K. Tarabolous DO
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara B. Hasenpflug DO
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jeffrey S. Stroup (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: J. Martin Beal DO (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey S. Stroup Pharmd (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Laura Arrowsmith DO (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom A. Hamilton DO (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Danny Thomason DO (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mousumi Som DO (2020–2021) — Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Sherri L Wise (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Osteopathic Founders Foundation
How much does Osteopathic Founders Foundation give each year?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $257K across 14 grants.
What is Osteopathic Founders Foundation's typical grant size?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,805, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Osteopathic Founders Foundation give grants?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does Osteopathic Founders Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Osteopathic Founders Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Osteopathic Founders Foundation's largest grantees?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma State University Foundation ($10,135), Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma ($10,000) and Tulsa CARES ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Osteopathic Founders Foundation?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation reported $25.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Osteopathic Founders Foundation?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $25.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Osteopathic Founders Foundation's EIN?
Osteopathic Founders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0583936. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- 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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