Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1980, it is the state's largest domestic hunger-relief charity and a member of Feeding America, the nation's network of food banks. The organization combats hunger through food distribution and related programs across central and western Oklahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.8M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$479K
+68.1% YoY
Grant Count
34
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+48.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. The organization envisions a state where no one goes hungry.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Food distribution and food security
- Food for Communities
- Food for Kids
- Food for Health
- Food for Seniors
- Magnify Oklahoma
The organization distributes over 49 million pounds of food annually to more than 1,300 partner agencies across 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma. The majority of people served are chronically hungry children, seniors living on limited incomes, and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet.
Grantmaking
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma makes grants to support hunger-relief initiatives and capacity building among partner organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma, serving both rural and urban communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $34,828,293
- Total Revenues: $115,606,032
- Total Expenses: $113,121,852
- Number of Employees: 173
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $31.1 million
- Total Revenues: $99.4 million
- Total Expenses: $99.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $2.65 million
Administrative Efficiency: Administrative and fundraising costs consistently remain below 4 percent, meaning 96 cents out of every dollar donated goes directly to feeding the hungry.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,828,293 | $31,102,108 | $30,763,959 |
| Revenue | $115,606,032 | $99,418,298 | $85,662,461 |
| Expenses | $113,121,852 | $99,405,223 | $90,651,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,650 | $113,495 | $24,291 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mission Norman Inc ($71,663), Jesus House ($34,864), Skyline Urban Ministry ($25,653).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TWELVE CORNERS BAPTIST CHURCH NOBLE, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $5,527 |
| ST TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH OKEMAH, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $5,756 |
| PAULS VALLEY SAMARITANS PAULS VALLEY, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $6,298 |
| LANGSTON FOUNDATION LANGSTON, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $6,419 |
| CROSSPOINTE CARE CENTER NORMAN, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $6,528 |
| BAPTIST MISSION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $6,653 |
| SALVATION ARMY LAWTON LAWTON, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $7,398 |
| ST MATTHEW UMC MIDWEST CITY, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $7,948 |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $8,238 |
| CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PREVENT HUNGER | $8,322 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Stephanie Mendenhall: Chief Financial Officer
- Caleb Dixon: Chief Operating Officer
- Terri Scott: Administrative Director
- Jennifer Core: Human Resources Director
- Dawn Burroughs: Vice President Marketing
- Angela Whitbeck: Chief Human Resources Officer
- Angela Lowe: Director Of Finance And Administration
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI NGUYEN | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| DAVE LOPEZ | VICE-CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MARISSA WALKER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MIKE POTTER | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| ADAM RAINBOLT | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| APOLLO WOODS | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| DANNY BARTH | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| EDGAR MEDINA | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| ERIK SALAZAR | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| GLORIA TORRES | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JC WITCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JD BAKER | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JESSIE THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JOHNNY WHITFIELD | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JOSE IBARRA | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| JUDY-GOFORTH PARKER | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| KIM TRAN | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| LACIE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| LANI O'REIDY | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| LYDIA NIGHTINGALE | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MICHAEL HART | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MIGUEL SOTO | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| RHONDA SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| ROBERT HERRITT | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| RYAN STORER | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| SCOTT WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| VANESSA MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| WENDI SCHUUR | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| STACY DYKSTRA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $200,439 |
| CASSIE GILMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $142,914 |
| CALEB DIXON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $128,846 |
| KENDRA LOPER | CHIEF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $98,807 |
| JIM STRUBY | FORMER CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $52,953 |
| STEPHANIE MENDENHALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $146,135 |
| REGINA LANE | CHIEF INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY OFFICER | 40 | $87,766 |
| STEPHANIE HARRIS | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $39,500 |
| CHRIS PETERSON | CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc fund?
**Mission Statement:** Lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. The organization envisions a state where no one goes hungry. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Food distribution and food security • Food for Communities • Food for Kids • Food for Health • Food for Seniors • Magnify Oklahoma The organization distributes over 49 million pounds of food annually to more than 1,300 partner agencies across 53 counties in central and western Oklaho…
How do I apply for a grant from Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc?
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma makes grants to support hunger-relief initiatives and capacity building among partner organizations. **Recent Grants Made (2024):** • Mission Norman: $71,663 (To Build Capacity To Prevent Hunger) **Foundation Support Received (2023-2024):** • Claude And Betty Harris Foundation Inc.: $550,000 (2023) • Love Meyer Family Foundation: $60,000 (2023) • Anait Foundation: $30,000 (2023) • The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation: $10,000 (2024) • Southern Oklahoma Memorial Fou…
Where does Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc make grants?
The organization operates in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma, serving both rural and urban communities.
What size grants does Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc award?
In 2024, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $479K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc's EIN?
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1100380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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