Zink Family Foundation
The Zink Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It supports Oklahomans through education, fine arts, youth development, and the conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors, with a stated mission of empowering youth and improving quality of life in the community.
Zink Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zink Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Oklahoma. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,318,682
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +51.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,553
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $49,778,521
- +23.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 Zink Family Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s grant guidelines direct organizations to apply online and require a completed application; multiple proposals from the same organization, incomplete or late applications, applications submitted outside…
The foundation’s grant guidelines direct organizations to apply online and require a completed application; multiple proposals from the same organization, incomplete or late applications, applications submitted outside the online program, and mailed binders or materials will not be considered. Applicants should have their EIN, IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, prior-year financial statement, current operating budget, program operating metrics for program-related requests, and key management and board names and tenure available. The FAQ excludes requests from individuals, individual fundraising activities, non-tax-exempt organizations, organizations whose constitutions discriminate against legally protected groups, regranting organizations other than United Way, and lobbying activities. A 2023 filing describes requests as verbal or written, including the purpose of the request, with a 60-day deadline; the foundation’s grant website currently specifies online applications.
- Review Cycle
- The annual application window opens April 1 and closes July 31. Applicants are to be notified of funding decisions by November 30.
- Deadline
- The annual application window opens April 1 and closes July 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Mandy Dareing
Mailing address: 22151 E 91St St, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Phone: (918) 893-8165
Email: mandy_dareing@zeeco.com
Website: https://zinkfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zink Family Foundation
Who Zink Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma State University ($785K across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 178 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prefers the greater Tulsa metro area and sometimes supports other areas of Oklahoma. It says it selectively sponsors programs outside that primary footprint when they strongly support its mission. All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to Oklahoma recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zink Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $86K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 (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 $1.9M (2021) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Zink Center for Competitive Innovation & Leadership | $500,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA Tulsa, OK | Restricted National BSA Pillars of Scouting | $340,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Zink Fund | $200,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $150,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $95,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $75,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Restricted Camp Tallchief | $75,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $60,000 |
| River Parks Foundation Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted General Operations | $57,482 |
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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 | $49,778,521 | $5,269,717 | $3,001,986 | $2,318,682 | 41 | $2,521,323 | $4,789,054 | $3,058,911 |
| 2023 | $40,374,235 | $8,613,669 | $3,004,952 | $2,652,000 | 27 | $2,740,874 | $8,349,679 | $2,377,967 |
| 2022 | $38,216,365 | $4,250,957 | $3,008,307 | $2,691,378 | 39 | $2,786,528 | $4,027,638 | $2,811,671 |
| 2021 | $40,624,056 | $2,681,076 | $2,135,312 | $1,878,000 | 33 | — | $2,526,491 | $2,886,497 |
| 2020 | $40,044,368 | $2,491,348 | $2,585,052 | $2,378,500 | 38 | — | $2,379,903 | $2,341,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zink Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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 mission is to build a brighter future for Oklahomans by empowering youth through education and leadership development while supporting initiatives that enhance community quality of life. Its website also describes support for fine arts and the conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Its 2024 grants included Oklahoma State University, Tulsa Zoo Management, Indian Nations Council, Philbrook Museum of Art, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, and River Parks Foundation. The grantees describe varied missions: Tulsa Zoo Management says it connects, cares for, and advocates for wildlife, people, and wild places; Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma says Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character; and River Parks Foundation says it works to enhance quality of life in Tulsa through the River Parks system. Other 2024 recipients included Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Area United Way, Tulsa Police Foundation, and Gaining Ground Corporation. Gaining Ground describes its work as developing readers, thinkers, and leaders through family literacy experiences and access to books.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $2,318,682. Grant amounts ranged from $2,700 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to Oklahoma State University for the Zink Center for Competitive Innovation & Leadership; $340,000 to Indian Nations Council Inc. BSA for Restricted National BSA Pillars of Scouting; $300,000 to Tulsa Zoo Management Inc. for unrestricted general operations; and $200,000 to Oklahoma State University for the Zink Fund. Other grants included $95,000 to Philbrook Museum of Art, $75,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma and Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, and $60,000 to Mental Health Association of Oklahoma.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darton Zink and Jamie Zink as trustees.
Zink Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darton Zink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Zink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caroline Abbott (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Zink Family Foundation
How much does Zink Family Foundation give each year?
Zink Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 27 grants.
What is Zink Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zink Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $56,553, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zink Family Foundation that year got $86K on average.
Where does Zink Family Foundation give grants?
Zink Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (27 grants) and Stillwater, OK (8 grants).
Does Zink Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Zink Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zink Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zink Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma State University ($785,000 across 7 grants), Indian Nations Council Inc BSA ($535,000 across 3 grants) and Tulsa Zoo Management Inc ($316,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zink Family Foundation?
Zink Family Foundation reported $49.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (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 Zink Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build a brighter future for Oklahomans by empowering youth through education and leadership development while supporting initiatives that enhance community quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zink Family Foundation?
The foundation’s grant guidelines direct organizations to apply online and require a completed application; multiple proposals from the same organization, incomplete or late applications, applications submitted outside… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zink Family Foundation's EIN?
Zink Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7246964. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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