The Escobar Charitable Foundation
The Escobar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Oklahoma.
The Escobar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Escobar Charitable Foundation gave $9K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $666.071), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,325
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $666
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $152,609
- +6.1% 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.
How to apply to The Escobar Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No further application process or materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 765, Chickasha, OK 73023
Phone: (405) 274-4629
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Escobar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma. Listed recipients were in Chickasha, Oklahoma City, Blanchard, and Edmond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Escobar Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). 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 $8K (2022) to $10K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,325 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,609 | $5,366 | $9,676 | $9,325 | 14 | $9,325 | $5,366 |
| 2023 | $143,854 | $5,523 | $8,901 | $8,500 | 13 | $8,500 | $5,436 |
| 2022 | $147,178 | $6,327 | $7,864 | $7,500 | 12 | $7,500 | $5,577 |
| 2021 | $156,073 | $7,398 | $9,914 | $9,555 | 16 | $9,555 | $5,978 |
| 2020 | $139,184 | $6,516 | $10,547 | $10,100 | 16 | — | $6,016 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $9,325 through 14 grants. The median grant was $500; grants ranged from $500 to $1,075. Notable grants included $1,075 to an individual recipient; $1,000 each to two individual recipients, and Friends of Chickasha Library Dparto; and $750 to Grady County Fair Board. Other listed recipients received $500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists M Pilar Escobar as President/TR and Christy B Escobar as Secretary/TR.
The Escobar Charitable Foundation is led by M. Pilar Escobar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Pilar Escobar
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy B. Escobar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charlotte Southerland (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 Escobar Charitable Foundation
How much does The Escobar Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Escobar Charitable Foundation gave $9K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 13 grants.
What is The Escobar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Escobar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $666, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Escobar Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Escobar Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Escobar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Escobar Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
How large is The Escobar Charitable Foundation?
The Escobar Charitable Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Escobar Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Escobar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Escobar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0368844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Escobar Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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