Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Edmond, OK EIN: 45-3821415

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $3K.

Key facts about Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation

In short: Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
45-3821415
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$17,541
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$3,508
Median grant
$3,610
Total assets
$68,201
Primary geography
Oklahoma (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$68K

+7.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+22.1% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+22.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 809% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

Oklahoma CityKansas CityEdmondSumas

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K4 grants2020 5 grants2021 3 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

OKC Archdiocese: $7KOKC Archdiocese$7KRiversport Foundation: $6KRiversport Foundation$6KOur Lady of Perpetual Help: $4KOur Lady of Perpetual Help$4KUnbound: $564Unbound$564Maverick-John Foundation: $500Maverick-John Foundation$500

The largest 2024 recipient was OKC Archdiocese ($7K). Together the top 5 received $18K.

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
OKC Archdiocese Oklahoma City, OKGeneral Fund$6,667
Riversport Foundation Oklahoma City, OKGeneral Fund$6,200
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Oklahoma City, OKGeneral Fund$3,610
Unbound Kansas City, KSGeneral Fund$564
Maverick-John Foundation Edmond, OKGeneral Fund$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$68,201$63,607$68,321
Revenue$23,027$10,404$1,298
Expenses$18,433$15,118$7,630
Qualifying Distributions$18,433$15,118$7,630
Net Investment Income$3,027$2,904$290
Distributable Amount$2,278$725$1,444

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Karie D. Apel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas G. Apel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/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 Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation

How much does Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation give each year?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 5 grants.

What is Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's typical grant size?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,610, and its average grant was $3,508, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation give grants?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (3 grants).

Does Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's largest grantees?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include OKC Archdiocese ($6,667), Riversport Foundation ($6,200) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help ($3,610), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's EIN?

Thomas G & Karie D Apel 2011 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3821415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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