The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $44,500, all to recipients in Oklahoma.
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oklahoma. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,500
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,708
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $897,967
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4601 E Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Phone: (405) 630-0432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Positive Tomorrows ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $49K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | Elementary School for Homeless Child | $7,500 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Fields Futures Edmond, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Teem Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lions Meadows of Hope Stillwater, OK | General Opeartaions | $5,000 |
| Ground Zero Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Pivot Project OKC Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $2,500 |
| YMCA Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,500 |
| CASA Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $897,967 | $91,565 | $48,106 | $44,500 | 12 | $47,295 | $91,564 | $51,473 |
| 2023 | $854,499 | $55,499 | $45,805 | $43,500 | 14 | $45,485 | $55,482 | $44,690 |
| 2022 | $844,805 | $14,920 | $51,729 | $48,750 | 17 | $50,860 | $14,859 | $45,418 |
| 2021 | $881,614 | $57,403 | $40,090 | $38,000 | 15 | $39,490 | $57,293 | $50,321 |
| 2020 | $864,301 | $115,698 | $33,321 | $31,000 | 4 | — | $15,698 | $39,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving families experiencing homelessness, social services, youth, and the arts. Positive Tomorrows describes itself as Oklahoma’s only school and social service agency specifically for families experiencing homelessness, providing trauma-informed education and support to children and families. Sunbeam Family Services describes its mission as “building brighter futures with all children and families.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $44,500 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median grant of $3,750. Among the recipients were Positive Tomorrows and Sunbeam Family Services, each with $7,500; Fields Futures, TEEM, Lions Meadows of Hope, and Ground Zero, each with $5,000; and Pivot Project OKC, with $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peggy Kates was listed as an officer on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's only listed officer is Peggy Kates, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggy Kates
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation
How much does The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation give each year?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 14 grants.
What is The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $3,708, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation give grants?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (10 grants).
Does The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Positive Tomorrows ($7,500), Sunbeam Family Services ($7,500) and Fields Futures ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation reported $898K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving families experiencing homelessness, social services, youth, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's EIN?
The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5457957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ben and Peggy Kates Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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