The Joullian Foundation Inc
The Joullian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It reported 20 grants totaling $369,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including educational institutions, community organizations, and cultural and charitable organizations.
The Joullian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joullian Foundation Inc gave $369K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Oklahoma. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,000
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,450
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,048,940
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (60% 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 Joullian Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a written request that includes the organization’s exempt purpose, information about the organization, and proof of exemption under Section 501(c)(3). Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Marion Joullian Story
Mailing address: 9800 North Oklahoma Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73114-7406
Phone: (405) 748-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joullian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Casady School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 94 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Oklahoma, Texas, California, Virginia, and North Carolina. Oklahoma accounted for 60% of grant dollars, Texas 27%, California 5%, Virginia 3%, and North Carolina 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joullian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $180K (2021) to $369K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casady School Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Regional Food Bank Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | General Donation | $25,000 |
| The Colonial Willamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls of Oklahoma County Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Trinity School Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Church Oklahoma City, OK | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,048,940 | $418,998 | $533,902 | $369,000 | 20 | $461,229 | $353,406 | $355,948 |
| 2023 | $5,147,505 | $620,196 | $511,958 | $324,681 | 25 | $415,346 | $508,787 | $287,278 |
| 2022 | $5,037,725 | $207,890 | $537,772 | $217,250 | 20 | $310,465 | $10,509 | $320,636 |
| 2021 | $5,363,554 | $497,626 | $507,446 | $179,750 | 17 | $269,768 | $259,948 | $347,728 |
| 2020 | $5,365,542 | $1,616,390 | $497,744 | $256,000 | 12 | — | $165,136 | $245,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joullian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $356K 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 included support for organizations whose own missions span education, research, health, conservation, and charitable giving. For example, Trinity University describes its mission as excellence in teaching, research, and service; Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation says it works to better understand treatments for human disease; and The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which life depends. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $369,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards were $100,000 each to Casady School in Oklahoma City and Trinity University in San Antonio. Other notable awards included $25,000 each to Regional Food Bank and Oklahoma State University Foundation, and $10,000 each to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Boys & Girls of Oklahoma County, Trinity School, Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum, Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, Duke University, Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma Count, and The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Marion J Story as president, E Carey Joullian IV as vice president, and Alice B Meares as assistant secretary/treasurer.
The Joullian Foundation Inc is led by Marion J. Story, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marion J. Story
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Alice B. Meares
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
E. Carey Joullian IV
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Marion J Story (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joullian Foundation Inc
How much does The Joullian Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joullian Foundation Inc gave $369K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $325K across 25 grants.
What is The Joullian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joullian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,450, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joullian Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Joullian Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joullian Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (9 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does The Joullian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joullian Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joullian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joullian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Casady School ($100,000), Trinity University ($100,000) and Regional Food Bank ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joullian Foundation Inc?
The Joullian Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $461K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joullian Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, research, health, conservation, and charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joullian Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joullian Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joullian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1463646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joullian Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Joullian Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-joullian-foundation-inc-morg_fe733c40f6874c2a817d42942f4d39a1
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