Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It makes grants for work carried out under the oversight of local Churches of Christ and for Christian educational institutions training evangelists.
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc gave $671K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Oklahoma. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $670,890
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,330
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $3,068,899
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (59% 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 Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Mike Davis. There is no required format; applications are generally made by letter outlining the request. Grants are generally made to support work under the oversight of local Churches of Christ and to Christian educational institutions for training evangelists. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No set deadlines.
- Deadline
- No set deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mike Davis
Mailing address: P O Box 4834, Tulsa, OK 74159-0834
Phone: (918) 760-9250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Drive Church of Christ ($103K). Together the top 10 received $411K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 153 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oklahoma recipients received 59% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 16%, Arkansas at 10%, Tennessee at 5%, and Illinois at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 33 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 242% 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 $316K (2020) to $671K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $671K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Church of Christ Tulsa, OK | Food Pantry and Special Needs Playground Equipment | $103,000 |
| Harding University Project Searcy, AR | Support the Spreading of the Gospel | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | Support the Spreading of the Gospel. | $50,000 |
| Wright Christian Academy Project Tulsa, OK | Support the Spreading of the Gospel | $50,000 |
| Greater Cities Mission Addison, TX | Support the Spreading of the Gospel. | $36,000 |
| Family Hope House Tulsa, OK | Serving the Needs of Foster and Adoptive Children. | $32,000 |
| Lilyfield Christian Adoption Edmond, OK | Supporting the Needs of Adoptive and Foster Children. | $26,800 |
| City Light Foundation of Oklahoma Broken Arrow, OK | Serving the Needs of Homeless and Low-Income Families. | $25,000 |
| Kibo Group International Broken Arrow, OK | Uganda Africa Missions | $19,500 |
| Christian Urban Development Association Tullahoma, TN | One Half of the Salary of Paty Montoya | $18,660 |
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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 | $3,068,899 | $845,076 | $704,008 | $670,890 | 33 | $692,152 | $845,076 | $286,550 |
| 2023 | $2,922,825 | $387,142 | $421,115 | $395,540 | 31 | $416,793 | $387,142 | $255,578 |
| 2022 | $4,879,846 | $288,642 | $468,713 | $444,890 | 32 | $464,575 | $288,642 | $260,883 |
| 2021 | $6,466,315 | $759,514 | $493,787 | $463,000 | 32 | $483,279 | $759,514 | $297,507 |
| 2020 | $5,755,241 | $562,063 | $343,144 | $316,050 | 25 | — | $553,548 | $241,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $287K 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
The foundation’s filing describes grants as generally supporting various works overseen by local Churches of Christ, as well as Christian educational institutions that train evangelists. Its 2024 grants included support for churches and Christian education, alongside work involving foster and adoptive children, homeless and low-income families, international missions, and food assistance.
Several recipients describe their own work in terms that illustrate the range of organizations funded. Family Hope House says it empowers families through therapy, education, and advocacy, and supports foster and adoptive children. Kibo Group International says it partners with communities in Sub-Saharan Africa on sustainable development projects. Dry Bones Denver says it helps homeless teens and young adults through outreach and life-skills training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $670,890. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $103,000, with a median grant of $13,000. Notable awards included $103,000 to Memorial Drive Church of Christ for a food pantry and special-needs playground equipment; $50,000 each to Harding University Project, Oklahoma Christian University, and Wright Christian Academy Project for spreading the gospel; and $36,000 to Greater Cities Mission for the same purpose.
Other 2024 grants included $32,000 to Family Hope House for serving foster and adoptive children, $26,800 to Lilyfield Christian Adoption for the needs of adoptive and foster children, and $25,000 to City Light Foundation of Oklahoma for serving homeless and low-income families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Robert Mahaffey as president; Mike Davis as vice president/treasurer; Ron Magnusson as secretary; and William C. Bequette and Roy Riggs as directors.
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc is led by Robert Mahaffey, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Mahaffey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Riggs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Bequette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Davis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Ron Magnusson
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Mike Davis (Vice President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc
How much does Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc give each year?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc gave $671K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $396K across 31 grants.
What is Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $20,330, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc that year got $50K on average.
Where does Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc give grants?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Arkansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants), Searcy, AR (3 grants), Broken Arrow, OK (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Spreading of the Gospel." (24 grants).
Who are Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Drive Church of Christ ($103,000), Harding University Project ($50,000) and Oklahoma Christian University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $692K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grants as generally supporting various works overseen by local Churches of Christ, as well as Christian educational institutions that train evangelists. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc?
Contact Mike Davis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0771408. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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