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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Chickasha, OK EIN: 73-1031040 Website

The purpose of the USAO Foundation is to support the mission of the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,695,611
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$1,695,611
Median grant
$1,695,611
Total assets
$22,008,231
Primary geography
Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma: $1.7MUniversity of Science and Artsof Oklahoma$1.7M

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($1.7M).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Chickasha

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OKUniversity Support$1,695,611
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$22,008,231$3,054,580$2,359,270$1,695,6111$607,620
2023$19,363,347$4,792,074$3,901,475——$2,220,965
2022$18,769,545$3,373,213$7,334,715——$1,028,873
2021$23,528,607$5,193,862$4,658,334——$3,571,006

About University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chickasha, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $608K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc is led by JP Audas, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • JP Audas

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Johnny Trammell

    Chair

    Trustee → Secretary-Tr, 2023

    Secretary-Tr → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Don Holladay

    Trustee

    Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022

    Chairman → Trustee, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Lewis

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Koehler

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Allen Carter

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Collins

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Jeffries

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isabellah Willoughby

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karol Vananda

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Milton Bowens

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Teague

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eugene Earsom

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stan Brown

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Corbin Lee

    First Vice Chair

    Trustee → First Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erica Alexander

    Second Vice Chair

    Trustee → Second Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mari Fagin

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Megan Benn (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Rex Guinn (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
  • Former: J. P. Audas (2022–2023) — Executive Di
  • Former: Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Whitney Palesano (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: John Feaver (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio
  • Former: Kay Wint (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Noah Willard (2021–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Sid Hudson (2021–2022) — Former Executive Di
  • Former: Kayla Hale (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Christopher Collins (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Dex Marble (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Kimmy Loggins (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Suzanne Broadbent (2021) — Chair of the

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc

How much does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc give each year?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc reported $22.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.

What is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chickasha, OK. It holds $22.0M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc operate?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.

What is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc's EIN?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1031040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

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