The Donald B and Ellen C
The Donald B and Ellen C is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $114K.
The Donald B and Ellen C at a glance
In short: The Donald B and Ellen C gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,500
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $2,194,872
- -2.7% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Donald B and Ellen C funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Simeon's Foundation ($100K). Together the top 2 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Donald B and Ellen C gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Simeon's Foundation Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $100,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,194,872 | $114,225 | $175,000 | $175,000 | 2 | $175,000 | $114,225 | $110,212 |
| 2023 | $2,255,647 | $-2,728 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 2 | $135,000 | $7,183 | $115,276 |
| 2022 | $2,393,375 | $135,919 | $141,453 | $140,000 | 2 | $140,000 | $135,919 | $117,312 |
| 2021 | $2,399,353 | $92,236 | $150,012 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,000 | $92,236 | $64,047 |
| 2020 | $2,455,941 | $2,484,948 | $30,150 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $9,129 | $9,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald B and Ellen C reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donald B and Ellen C's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen C. Atkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Blake Atkins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard B. Atkins (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Donald B and Ellen C
How much does The Donald B and Ellen C give each year?
The Donald B and Ellen C gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 2 grants.
How large is The Donald B and Ellen C?
The Donald B and Ellen C reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Donald B and Ellen C operate?
The Donald B and Ellen C has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is The Donald B and Ellen C's EIN?
The Donald B and Ellen C's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1603888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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