The Giddens Foundation
The Giddens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Giddens Foundation at a glance
In short: The Giddens Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,500
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,375
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $170,749
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% 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 Giddens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Oklahoma Foundation ($25K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Giddens Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 361% 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 $6K (2020) to $73K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Athletic Capital - Lloyd Noble Center | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Houston, TX | Mr Andrew M McDougall Brain Metastasis Clinic | $2,500 |
| YWCA OKC Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $170,749 | $35,732 | $31,613 | $29,500 | 4 | $29,500 | $4,619 | $8,162 |
| 2023 | $166,630 | $28,673 | $43,747 | $41,530 | 5 | $41,530 | $2,539 | $8,543 |
| 2022 | $181,704 | $54,356 | $45,372 | $43,000 | 4 | $43,000 | $6,984 | $8,631 |
| 2021 | $172,720 | $56,207 | $73,554 | $73,000 | 5 | $73,000 | $6,207 | $8,848 |
| 2020 | $190,067 | $37,868 | $6,450 | $5,975 | 2 | — | $5,368 | $8,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giddens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Giddens Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aleta G Giddens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jared D Giddens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Giddens Foundation
How much does The Giddens Foundation give each year?
The Giddens Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 5 grants.
What is The Giddens Foundation's typical grant size?
The Giddens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $7,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Giddens Foundation give grants?
The Giddens Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does The Giddens Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Giddens Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Giddens Foundation?
The Giddens Foundation reported $171K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Giddens Foundation's EIN?
The Giddens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4008005. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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