Tate Foundation
TATE FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation was completely liquidated by September 30, 2021, by distributing its assets to qualified public charities; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Key facts about Tate Foundation
In short: Tate Foundation gave $155K across 18 grants in 2021 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 73-1456321
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021
- Annual giving (2021)
- $154,616
- Grants made (2021)
- 18
- Average grant
- $8,590
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$155K
+897.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+1007.8% YoY
How Tate Foundation gives
- 72% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations addressing needs including food insecurity, homelessness, religion, medical services, and nature preservation. Iron Gate, a 2021 grantee, describes its mission as feeding hungry and homeless people in Tulsa through a community meal, grocery pantry, and kids pantry. These are grantees’ stated missions and purposes, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 13% to Minnesota, and 1% each to Maryland, Kansas, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $155K (2021). In 2021 it made 18 grants totaling $155K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Mayo Clinic Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN | Medical services | $20,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Tulsa, OK | Support Religion | $20,000 |
| St Simeons Tulsa, OK | Help the Needy | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Home Tulsa, OK | Feed homeless individuals | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Animal Welfare Tulsa, OK | Training for young adults | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of East OK Tulsa, OK | Feed hungry | $10,000 |
| Iron Gate Tulsa, OK | Support needy | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tulsa, OK | Feed the Hungry | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Tulsa, OK | Needy People | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital Tulsa, OK | Medical Need Children | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $92,999 | $156,165 | $154,616 | 18 | — |
| 2020 | $1,933 | $17,908 | $15,508 | 20 | $63,166 |
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $63,166 |
| Revenue | $92,999 | $1,933 |
| Expenses | $156,165 | $17,908 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $154,616 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,450 | $733 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $6,633 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Priscilla C. Tate was listed as a trustee on the 2021 filing.
Tate Foundation is led by Priscilla C. Tate, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Priscilla C. Tate
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 3042 S Trenton Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: (828) 743-5562
Frequently asked questions about Tate Foundation
How much does Tate Foundation give each year?
Tate Foundation gave $155K across 18 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $16K across 20 grants.
What is Tate Foundation's typical grant size?
Tate Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,590, across 18 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tate Foundation give grants?
Tate Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (12 grants).
Does Tate Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Tate Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tate Foundation's largest grantees?
Tate Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Mayo Clinic Foundation ($20,000), St Johns Episcopal Church ($20,000) and St Simeons ($20,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Tate Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations addressing needs including food insecurity, homelessness, religion, medical services, and nature preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tate Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tate Foundation's EIN?
Tate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1456321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Tate Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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