Tactical Electronics for Community
Tactical Electronics for Community is a private foundation, based in Broken Arrow, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K.
Tactical Electronics for Community at a glance
In short: Tactical Electronics for Community gave $46K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,274
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,255
- +159.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $116,256
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tactical Electronics for Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Demand Project ($25K). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tactical Electronics for Community gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Demand Project Tulsa, OK | Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking | $25,000 |
| Noon Day Ministries Albuquerque, NM | Winter Preparedness & Survival Support | $10,000 |
| Broken Arrow Neighbors Broken Arrow, OK | Assistance for Community Members in Need | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | Assistance for Those in Need | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Assistance for spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled military service members and first responders | $1,274 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,256 | $6,220 | $48,905 | $46,274 | 5 | $46,274 | $239 |
| 2024 | $158,941 | $63,508 | $56,386 | $53,524 | 15 | $53,524 | $326 |
| 2023 | $151,819 | $47,118 | $64,361 | $48,137 | 14 | $48,137 | $312 |
| 2022 | $169,062 | $169,675 | $52,628 | $45,541 | 11 | $51,271 | $105 |
| 2021 | $52,015 | $62,489 | $712 | — | — | — | $211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tactical Electronics for Community reported a distributable amount of $239 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tactical Electronics for Community is led by Julie P. Thornton, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie P. Thornton
Executive Director
Officer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erin Dory (2021–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tactical Electronics for Community
How much does Tactical Electronics for Community give each year?
Tactical Electronics for Community gave $46K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 15 grants.
What is Tactical Electronics for Community's typical grant size?
Tactical Electronics for Community's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,255, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tactical Electronics for Community give grants?
Tactical Electronics for Community gives mostly in Oklahoma: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (22%) and Virginia (11%).
Does Tactical Electronics for Community give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Tactical Electronics for Community's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tactical Electronics for Community's largest grantees?
Tactical Electronics for Community's largest 2025 grantees include The Demand Project ($25,000), Noon Day Ministries ($10,000) and Broken Arrow Neighbors ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tactical Electronics for Community?
Tactical Electronics for Community reported $116K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tactical Electronics for Community's EIN?
Tactical Electronics for Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3560470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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