The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include Christian media and ministry, support for veterans and military families, and service in Appalachia.
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation gave $185K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,985
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,851
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $91,468
- -8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% 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 Kyra Gebhardt 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3101 S Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: (918) 743-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gospel Partners Media Inc ($17K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to California (26%), Oklahoma (17%), Georgia (9%), Ohio (8%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $185K (2024) to $219K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Partners Media Inc Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $16,500 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Paintsville, KY | General Support | $14,400 |
| Grace to You Valencia, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Jews for Jesus San Francisco, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Chevra USA Worthington, OH | General Support | $12,000 |
| Village Ministries Internat'l Inc Yukon, OK | General Support | $12,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | general support | $12,000 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation Magnolia, TX | General Support | $12,000 |
| Peterson Outdoors Ministries Webb City, MO | General Support | $9,000 |
| Troopathon Sacramento, CA | General Support | $8,000 |
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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 | $91,468 | $200,578 | $196,635 | $184,985 | 27 | $184,985 | — | $6,206 |
| 2023 | $99,654 | $170,363 | $215,166 | $205,285 | 28 | $205,285 | — | $5,559 |
| 2022 | $138,935 | $200,077 | $224,621 | $218,728 | 28 | $218,728 | — | $5,409 |
| 2021 | $156,223 | $287,671 | $222,686 | $207,952 | 27 | $207,952 | — | $6,113 |
| 2020 | $82,743 | $122,044 | $221,730 | $207,428 | 40 | — | $7,879 | $5,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 organizations whose own missions describe work in Christian media and evangelism, service in Appalachia, and support for veterans, military families, and people affected by combat trauma. For example, Gospel Partners Media says it uses media productions to share the Christian gospel; Christian Appalachian Project says it builds hope and shares Christ’s love through service in Appalachia; and Mighty Oaks Foundation says it focuses on combat trauma and family support for returning veterans and first responders.
Other 2024 grantees described missions involving outdoor recreational therapy for wounded veterans, their families, and disabled people (Peterson Outdoors Ministries); support for deployed troops, military families, and veterans (Troopathon); and support for Christians facing restriction or persecution (Open Doors With Brother Andrew). SAT-7 North America says it provides churches and Christians in the Middle East and North Africa with television services to witness to Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $184,985. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $16,500, with a median of $5,500. The largest grants included $16,500 to Gospel Partners Media Inc; $14,400 to Christian Appalachian Project; $12,000 each to Grace to You, Jews for Jesus, Chevra USA, Village Ministries Internat’l Inc, Voice of the Martyrs, and Mighty Oaks Foundation; and $9,000 to Peterson Outdoors Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyra Gebhardt and Alfred Gebhardt as trustees.
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfred Gebhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyra Gebhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation
How much does The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation gave $185K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 28 grants.
What is The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,851, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (17%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Sacramento, CA (2 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gospel Partners Media Inc ($16,500), Christian Appalachian Project ($14,400) and Grace to You ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in Christian media and evangelism, service in Appalachia, and support for veterans, military families, and people affected by combat trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kyra Gebhardt 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 Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4934581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kyra Gebhardt Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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