Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc
Support programs of the university center of southern Oklahoma
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc gave $734K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $734K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $733,620
- +84.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $733,620
- +84.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $733,620
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University Center of Southern Oklahoma ($734K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $398K (2020) to $734K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Center of Southern Oklahoma Ardmore, OK | Construction of New Building | $733,620 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $278,560 | $866,346 | $733,620 | 1 | $4,160 |
| 2020 | $558,165 | $56,378 | $429,527 | $398,390 | 1 | $6,299 |
About Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ardmore, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $734K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc is led by Kathy Fox, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kathy Fox
Chair
Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Farabough
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Stinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus High
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil McAnally
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Mize
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cyndi Stoker
Interim Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andre Moore (2020) — CEO
- Former: Kathleen Maher (2020) — Vice Chair & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc
How much does Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc gave $734K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $398K across 1 grant.
What is Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc?
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ardmore, OK.
Where does Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc operate?
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Southern Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4165561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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