Waters Charitable Foundation

JENKS, OK EIN: 73-1323325

The Waters Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Jenks, Oklahoma, established in 1988 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is supported by the Estate of Barbara Jean Waters and operates as a non-operating foundation that accomplishes its charitable purposes solely through a program of making charitable gifts and grants.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.1M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$624K

-5.5% YoY

Grant Count

-5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+0.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Waters Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $733K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable causes across multiple areas including social services, food security, and community support. Recent grantmaking reflects a focus on operations funding for social services organizations and programs addressing basic human needs.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 26 grants totaling approximately $533,100 in the most recent fiscal year. Notable recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on the Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $2.3M (92%)

District of Columbia $85K (3%)

Illinois $60K (2%)

Florida $30K (1%)

Kansas $20K (1%)

Michigan $15K (1%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kansas Michigan Oklahoma

Cities

AtchisonChicagoClaremoreGrand RapidsNormanOklahoma CitySand SpringsSarasotaShamrockTahlequahTulsaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total Assets: $11,130,509
Total Revenue: $1,422,455
Total Expenses: $847,188
Net Income: $575,267
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (FY 2024):

Grants and contributions: $856,160
Investment income and dividends: $566,333

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,130,509	$10,555,242	$11,373,810
Revenue	$1,422,455	$38,183	$528,729
Expenses	$847,188	$856,751	$837,527
Qualifying Distributions	$722,547	$748,228	$711,471
Net Investment Income	$441,692	$406,430	$402,673
Distributable Amount	$733,365	$689,936	$747,836

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

134 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Salvation Army ($51,170), Northeastern State University ($50,000), Tulsa Library Trust ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC CHICAGO, IL	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$20,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	OPERATIONS FUND FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$30,000
ANIMAL AID OF TULSA INC TULSA, OK	SERVICES FOR SICK & INJURED ANIMALS	$5,000
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA INC OKLAHOMA CHAPTER TULSA, OK	CARE PACKAGES FOR MILITARY	$15,000
CLAREHOUSE INC TULSA, OK	FUNDING END-OF-LIFE CARE	$15,000
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA INC TULSA, OK	MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED FOR EASTERN OKLAHOMA	$35,000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES TULSA, OK	SOCIAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED	$15,000
EMERGENCY INFANT SERVICES TULSA, OK	SOCIAL SERVICES TO OKLAHOMA VULNERABLE CHILDREN	$15,000
HOLLAND HALL TULSA, OK	ANNUAL EDUCATION FUND	$25,000
HONOR BUNKER INC DBA COFFEE BUNKER TULSA, OK	OPERATIONS FUND ASSISTING VETERANS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JUDY WATERS	TRUSTEE	10	—
P JONATHAN ADAMSON	TRUSTEE	10	—
ROBIN WYATT	TRUSTEE	10	—
E ANDREW JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	10	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Waters Charitable Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Waters Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024)** The foundation made 26 grants totaling approximately $533,100 in the most recent fiscal year. Notable recent grants include: • Tulsa Library Trust: $50,000 (Operations Fund for Social Services) • Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma: $35,000 (Meals To Those in Need for Eastern Oklahoma) • Association of American Red Cross Retirees: $30,000 (Operations Fund for Social Services) The foundation also supports the Tulsa Jewish Retirement Center DB…

Where does Waters Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on the Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma regions.

What size grants does Waters Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Waters Charitable Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $624K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Waters Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Waters Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $733K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.