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.
Tate Foundation at a glance
In short: Tate Foundation gave $155K across 18 grants in 2021 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. 11% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $154,616
- +897.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,590
- +1007.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tate Foundation
- 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. The filing reports that the foundation was completely liquidated by September 30, 2021; this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3042 S Trenton Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: (828) 743-5562
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tate Foundation funds
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
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
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
Is Tate Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $155K (2021). In 2021 it made 18 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $92,999 | $156,165 | $154,616 | 18 | $154,616 | $91,450 | — |
| 2020 | $63,166 | $1,933 | $17,908 | $15,508 | 20 | — | $733 | $6,633 |
| 2019 | $79,141 | $3,411 | $14,250 | $11,850 | 19 | — | $1,011 | $6,473 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
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
In 2021, the foundation gave $154,616 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $116 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2021 grants included $20,000 each to Mayo Clinic Foundation for medical services, St Johns Episcopal Church for religious support, and St Simeons to help people in need. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Tulsa Day Center for the Home, Community Food Bank of East OK, Iron Gate, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, St Jude Children Research Hospital, American Red Cross, and The Nature Conservancy, among others. Iron Gate received $10,000.
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 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Priscilla C. Tate
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 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. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tate Foundation that year got $10K on average.
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 2019–2021.
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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