Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Norman, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K.
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,350
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,058
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $231,663
- +56.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Nazerene University ($50K). Together the top 6 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). 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 $5K (2020) to $60K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Nazerene University Bethany, OK | To Develop Christlikedisciples Througheducation | $50,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | EDUCATIONALFOUNDATI0N | $1,000 |
| Bridges of Norman Inc Norman, OK | Empower Highschool Studentspursue Education | $1,000 |
| Wildwood Community Church Norman, OK | Christian Church | $1,000 |
| Wildcare Foundation Noble, OK | Treatment Andcare of Injuredwild Animals | $1,000 |
| Norman North High School Norman, OK | City of Normanpublic Highschool | $350 |
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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 | $231,663 | $98,400 | $54,350 | $54,350 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $147,613 | $95,600 | $56,400 | $56,400 | 7 | — |
| 2022 | $102,413 | $97,000 | $60,037 | $60,000 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $56,950 | $73,700 | $53,750 | $53,750 | 5 | $2,692 |
| 2020 | $37,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen M. Kirkpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D. Kirkpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation
How much does Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation give each year?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $56K across 7 grants.
What is Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,058, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation give grants?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norman, OK (3 grants).
Does Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Nazerene University ($50,000), Young America's Foundation ($1,000) and Bridges of Norman Inc ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation reported $232K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $98K.
What is Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Norman, OK. It holds $232K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's EIN?
Ronald and Karen Kirkpatrick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3616996. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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