Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust
The Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical services, the arts, children’s care, community services, horticulture, and historical preservation.
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,668
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,045
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,262
- Total assets
- $671,612
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3627, Tulsa, OK 74101
Phone: (918) 744-0553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($3K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to organizations in Oklahoma and 7% to an organization in Washington, DC. The listed Oklahoma recipients were based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $59K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | For Medical Service | $3,262 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation Tulsa, OK | For Medical Service | $3,262 |
| Gilcrease Museum Tulsa, OK | For Support of the Arts | $3,262 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art Tulsa, OK | For Support of the Arts | $3,262 |
| St John Health System Foundation Tulsa, OK | For Medical Service | $3,262 |
| The Little Lighthouse Inc Tulsa, OK | For Care of Children with Special Needs | $3,262 |
| The Salvation Army Oklahoma City, OK | For Care of Communities and Individuals | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc Tulsa, OK | For Support of the Arts | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Boys' Home Tulsa, OK | For Residential Care of Troubled Youths | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Garden Center Tulsa, OK | For Support of Horticulture | $3,262 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $671,612 | $28,368 | $61,023 | $45,668 | 15 | $45,668 | $12,981 | $54,979 |
| 2024 | $704,127 | $32,087 | $58,869 | $45,668 | 14 | $45,668 | $18,848 | $51,546 |
| 2023 | $731,025 | $25,837 | $73,089 | $58,878 | 15 | $58,878 | $13,949 | $46,942 |
| 2022 | $777,549 | $107,923 | $59,927 | $46,971 | 15 | $46,971 | $97,248 | $48,215 |
| 2021 | $727,510 | $34,924 | $62,587 | $46,971 | 15 | $46,971 | $20,773 | $55,652 |
| 2020 | $755,269 | $70,274 | $53,486 | $45,500 | 15 | — | $62,288 | $46,220 |
| 2019 | $738,290 | $46,730 | $56,334 | $47,516 | 15 | — | $38,164 | $45,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for medical services, the arts, care for children with special needs, residential care for youth, community and individual services, horticulture, and historical preservation.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Tulsa Boys’ Home says it provides residential care for young boys placed outside their homes, with the aim of helping them become well-adjusted, responsible adults and strengthening families. Tulsa Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and presents Tulsa’s history. Tulsa Garden Center describes its work as providing horticultural education and guest experiences in Woodward Park. Tulsa Opera says it furthers public appreciation of music, particularly opera, through productions and educational programs. Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children says it exists to show and share the love of Christ with children and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 15 grants totaling $45,668. Grants ranged from $1,631 to $3,262, with a median grant of $3,262. Examples of 2025 awards include $3,262 each to Tulsa Boys’ Home, Tulsa Historical Society, Tulsa Garden Center, and Tulsa Opera, and $1,631 to Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Other listed recipients included the American Red Cross, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Gilcrease Museum, Philbrook Museum of Art, St John Health System Foundation, The Little Lighthouse, The Salvation Army, and Tulsa Ballet Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Trust Company of Oklahoma as trustee.
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's only listed officer is The Trust Company Of Oklahoma, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Trust Company Of Oklahoma
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to The Trust Company of Oklahoma (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust
How much does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust give each year?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 14 grants.
What is Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,262, and its average grant was $3,045, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust give grants?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oklahoma: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (3 grants).
Does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Support of the Arts" (5 grants) and "For Medical Service" (3 grants).
Who are Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($3,262), Childrens Medical Center Foundation ($3,262) and Gilcrease Museum ($3,262), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust reported $672K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for medical services, the arts, care for children with special needs, residential care for youth, community and individual services, horticulture, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's EIN?
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6225044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
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