Peyton Family Foundation
The Peyton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 46 grants totaling $109,370 to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Oklahoma.
Peyton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Peyton Family Foundation gave $109K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Oklahoma. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,370
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,378
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,840,112
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peyton Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Sandra Peyton as the contact and requests the organization’s name, exempt purpose, and proof of 501(c) status. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Sandra Peyton
Mailing address: 1425 Glenbrook Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: (405) 235-7966
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peyton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research FD ($36K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 209 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The filing also reports shares for recipients in Washington, DC (3%), Virginia (1%), and South Carolina (1%); Texas is listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peyton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 44 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $528; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $109K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research FD Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $36,000 |
| St Lukes United Methodist Church Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Chance to Change Foundation The Village, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | Cash Donation | $3,000 |
| Allied Arts Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Impact Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,150 |
| Oeta Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,840,112 | $201,625 | $138,930 | $109,370 | 46 | $138,930 | $85,231 | $119,213 |
| 2024 | $1,777,417 | $177,216 | $136,133 | $107,100 | 47 | $136,133 | $58,785 | $108,499 |
| 2023 | $1,736,372 | $34,248 | $97,821 | $72,200 | 18 | $97,821 | $48,330 | $96,919 |
| 2022 | $1,799,945 | $377,085 | $102,794 | $80,825 | 51 | $102,794 | $46,481 | $83,446 |
| 2021 | $1,525,654 | $270,922 | $63,436 | $43,950 | 47 | $43,950 | $37,006 | $71,953 |
| 2020 | $1,318,168 | $505,014 | $45,795 | $39,880 | 43 | — | $124,137 | $42,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peyton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the OU Foundation, Chance to Change Foundation, and Allied Arts.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Impact Oklahoma says it brings together women to fund charitable organizations working in family, culture, health and wellness, and community education. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it works to provide nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. Infant Crisis Services says it provides formula, food, and diapers to babies and toddlers in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $109,370. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $36,000, with a median of $500.
Among the largest listed grants were $36,000 to Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation, $15,000 to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, $12,000 to OU Foundation, $10,000 to Chance to Change Foundation, and $5,000 to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Allied Arts and $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra J. Peyton as trustee.
Peyton Family Foundation is led by Sandra J. Peyton, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra J. Peyton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marvin Peyton (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peyton Family Foundation
How much does Peyton Family Foundation give each year?
Peyton Family Foundation gave $109K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 47 grants.
What is Peyton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Peyton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,378, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peyton Family Foundation that year got $528 on average.
Where does Peyton Family Foundation give grants?
Peyton Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (25 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Peyton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Peyton Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (45 grants).
Who are Peyton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Peyton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research FD ($36,000), St Lukes United Methodist Church ($15,250 across 2 grants) and Ou Foundation ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peyton Family Foundation?
Peyton Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peyton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the OU Foundation, Chance to Change Foundation, and Allied Arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peyton Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Peyton as the contact and requests the organization’s name, exempt purpose, and proof of 501(c) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peyton Family Foundation's EIN?
Peyton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1524864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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