Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc. an Affiliated Fund of OCCF Inc. is a public charity based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and an affiliated fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF). Established by Carolyn Watson, it supports rural Oklahoma communities through grants for projects intended to improve quality of life.
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc at a glance
In short: Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gave $609K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $608,615
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,633
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,385,087
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
- How to Apply
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For Classroom Enhancement Grants, the website describes submitting an LOI and, if approved, a full application. The application process and eligibility requirements are included in the program guidelines.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 235-5603
Website: https://occf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metafund ($113K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 114 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes support for rural communities in Oklahoma, with its program distributions directed to southeast and southwest Oklahoma. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma; 3% went to Arizona and 2% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $830K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metafund Edmond, OK | General Purposes | $112,628 |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Fort Cobb, OK | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Lift Community Action Agency Hugo, OK | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (Swoda) Burns Flat, OK | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Fort Towson Volunteer Fire Department Fort Towson, OK | General Purposes | $28,845 |
| Choctaw County Ambulance Authority Hugo, OK | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| City of Coalgate Coalgate, OK | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Snyder Volunteer Fire Department Snyder, OK | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Airc Inc Tahlequah, OK | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Butterfly Rain New Beginnings Kansas, OK | General Purposes | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,385,087 | $3,528,332 | $734,287 | $608,615 | 31 | $3,523,589 |
| 2024 | $9,942,596 | $466,163 | $741,940 | $668,366 | 36 | $458,656 |
| 2023 | $9,513,852 | $188,073 | $916,226 | $830,035 | 31 | $179,025 |
| 2022 | $9,415,541 | $200,630 | $242,178 | $183,456 | 12 | $193,162 |
| 2021 | $10,953,499 | $232,359 | $112,539 | $49,492 | 4 | $229,256 |
| 2020 | $8,665,293 | $62,902 | $328,431 | $259,816 | 13 | $48,459 |
| 2019 | $8,638,716 | $239,680 | $204,503 | $132,000 | 9 | $229,006 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support OCCF by supporting rural communities in Oklahoma. Its filing says grants are approved by the fund’s board of trustees and that recipients are subject to due diligence, including checks of charitable status, governance, financial information, and program information. The filing also states that grants are not made to individuals or for the benefit of a specific individual.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, MetaFund describes its own mission as promoting community, economic, and workforce development; LIFT Community Action Agency says it works to improve the lives of low-income individuals and families; and the American Indian Resource Center says it develops culturally appropriate resources for American Indian communities. Other 2025 recipients include health and wellness, arts, education, library, fire, and ambulance organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $608,615. Grant amounts ranged from $5,398 to $112,628, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants included $112,628 to MetaFund, $35,000 to Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, $30,000 each to LIFT Community Action Agency and the Southwest Oklahoma Development Authority, and $28,845 to Fort Towson Volunteer Fire Department. These grants were reported for general purposes.
The foundation’s website describes Classroom Enhancement Grants for Pre-K through 12th-grade educators in rural Oklahoma. Projects must offer creative or innovative approaches, experiential learning, or learning opportunities beyond the classroom; awards are up to $5,000 per classroom. The listed 2026 cycle included an LOI deadline of September 3 and an application deadline of September 10. Both dates have passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Lolli as president; Elizabeth Huckaby as vice president; Gregg Koehn as treasurer; and Helen Stone as secretary. It also lists Dr. Russell Evans, Nancy B. Anthony, and Sidney Suttles as trustees. Thomas Maciula is listed as vice president through April 23, 2025; Kelley Barnes as trustee through October 11, 2024; and Cathy Lippard as treasurer through January 31, 2025.
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc is led by Steve Lolli, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Lolli
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Barnes
Trustee
Director & Community Engagement → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Anthony
Trustee
Secretary & Treasuer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Suttles
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Lippard
Treasurer
Controller → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Stone
Secretary
Director Strategic Operations → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Maciula
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Huckaby
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Koehn
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Betty Huckabay (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Donna McCampbell (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thom Maciula (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brian J Dougherty (2019–2021) — Director of Mab Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Eickman (2019–2021) — Director of Kirkpatrick Fam Fnd
- Former: Joe Carter (2019–2021) — Vice President Development
- Former: Joel Schwartz (2019–2021) — Director of It
- Former: Rhonda Godwin (2019–2021) — Vice President Administration
- Former: Donna Campbell (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc
How much does Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give each year?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gave $609K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $668K across 36 grants.
What is Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's typical grant size?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,633, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give grants?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hugo, OK (3 grants), Tahlequah, OK (2 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's largest grantees?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Metafund ($112,628), Caddo Kiowa Technology Center ($35,000) and Lift Community Action Agency ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support OCCF by supporting rural communities in Oklahoma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc?
For Classroom Enhancement Grants, the website describes submitting an LOI and, if approved, a full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's EIN?
Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc an Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1464051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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