The Cuesta Foundation Inc
The Cuesta Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1962 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was established by Charles W. Oliphant and his sister, Allene O. Mayo, to continue the philanthropic legacy of their father, A.G. Oliphant. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a volunteer board and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$139K
+28.1% YoY
Grant Count
27
+285.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-66.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Cuesta Foundation is to continue the philanthropic legacy of A.G. Oliphant by funding 501(c)(3) charities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the local communities of the foundation's trustees.
The foundation supports organizations addressing:
- Arts, Culture, and Humanities
- Education
- Social Services
- Community Needs
The foundation provides operational and capital support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations holding valid 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Grant Range
approximately $64 (based on recent data)
Average Grant
approximately $64 (based on recent data)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and supports communities in:
- Arizona
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Specific cities include Austin, Chandler, Gilbert, Houston, Jenks, Mesa, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $3,383,112
- Total revenues: $190,332
- Total expenses: $237,533
- Investment income and dividends: $89,844
Historical Context:
- Tax-exempt status granted: October 1963
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,383,112 | $3,337,315 | $3,374,111 |
| Revenue | $190,332 | $179,651 | $263,403 |
| Expenses | $237,533 | $430,518 | $333,389 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $166,433 | $131,758 | $215,893 |
| Net Investment Income | $119,232 | — | $154,407 |
| Distributable Amount | $163,833 | $165,269 | $188,058 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Greg Oliphant – Chairman/President
- Thomas Oliphant – Vice President/Treasurer
- Additional directors and officers who serve on a voluntary basis without compensation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG OLIPHANT | CHAIRMAN/PRE | — | — |
| THOMAS OLIPHANT | VICE PRES/TR | — | — |
| ERIC OLIPHANT | LIFETIME DIR | — | — |
| JAMIE OLIPHANT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SAWYER OLIPHANT | ADVISORY DIR | — | — |
| KARI BLAKLEY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| NANCY GADEN | ASSISTANT TR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation is currently engaged in a multi-year capital campaign with the University of Tulsa beginning in 2026, which has temporarily suspended the standard grant application process. Recent grants in 2025 demonstrate continued support across education, arts and culture, and human services sectors in the Tulsa area.
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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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