Stuart Family Foundation

TULSA, OK EIN: 23-7052187

The Stuart Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 1969, the foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1971. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on grantmaking to charitable organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.6M

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-14.9% YoY

Grant Count

43

+38.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-38.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

The foundation primarily directs funding toward organizations in Oklahoma, Maryland, and California.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 33 grants in 2024, including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding regions include Oklahoma, Maryland, and California, with a concentration of grantmaking activity in Oklahoma and the Tulsa area.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AlexandriaBethesdaBixbyBroken ArrowClaremoreColorado SpringsDallasEdmondFort SmithGuthrieJenksNormanOklahoma CityOolagahSan RafaelSapulpaSulpherTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $20,625,569
  • Total Revenues: $879,792
  • Total Expenses: $1,659,501
  • Investment Income and Dividends: $635,923
  • Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $232,202

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $21.3 million
  • Total Revenues: $545,463
  • Total Expenses: $1.79 million

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and capital gains rather than contributions.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$932K$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$20,625,569$21,347,427$22,674,643
Revenue$879,792$545,463$674,844
Expenses$1,659,501$1,786,545$1,793,629
Qualifying Distributions$1,094,750$1,287,000$1,193,500
Net Investment Income$315,041$157,503
Distributable Amount$1,266,902$1,269,319$1,262,001

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$322K$644K$965K$1M33 grants202025 grants202131 grants202231 grants202343 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE GILCREASE MUSEUM MGM…$200KTULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION$200KHOLLAND HALL SCHOOL$101KHEART OF ROUTE 66 AUTO M…$50KTHE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE INC$50KTULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT INC$50KOUTDOOR CLASSROOM TULSA$45KDISCOVERY LAB$40KGUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND$25KTULSA DAY CENTER FOR THE…$20K

Grant Size Distribution

163 grants across all recorded years

137<$50K7$50–100K16$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

  • Jon R Stuart – Trustee (4 hours/week, $128,000 compensation)
  • John B Turner – Trustee (4 hours/week, $128,000 compensation)
  • Susan L Peterson – Trustee (3 hours/week, $128,000 compensation)

The foundation maintains a staff of 3 employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

JON R STUARTTRUSTEE$145KJOHN B TURNERTRUSTEE$145KSUSAN L PETERSONTRUSTEE$145K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JON R STUARTTRUSTEE4$145,250
JOHN B TURNERTRUSTEE4$145,250
SUSAN L PETERSONTRUSTEE4$145,250

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Stuart Family Foundation has supported significant initiatives in the Tulsa region, including contributions to the Gathering Place project through the Tulsa Community Foundation and beautification projects at OU-Tulsa. The foundation has also pledged support to Rogers State University's STEM campaign.

STUART FAMILY FOUNDATION GIFT TO SUPPORT OU-TULSA BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

Contact Information

Address: 2431 E 61st St Ste 600, Tulsa, OK 74136-1244

Phone: 918-744-5222

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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