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Funding Amount

Approximately $6 million annually (FY 2023)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kirkpatrick Family Fund

Overview: Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years. The fund carries on the Kirkpatricks' vision for a strong, happy and healthy community built on a foundation that valued access to the arts and art experiences.

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma

Focus Areas:

  • Arts and cultural programs

  • Active learning and imagination programs

  • Creative processes

  • Arts education

  • Dance and movement initiatives

  • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education

  • Youth arts programs

  • Arts accessibility

    • Recent Initiatives:

  • OK Let's Dance Initiative: Started in FY 2023 to celebrate the joy of dance and movement and increase availability, accessibility and awareness of dance in central Oklahoma

  • Partnerships with arts organizations and educational institutions

  • Support for youth arts programs and workforce development

    • Recent Performance (FY 2023):

  • Awarded nearly $6 million to more than 60 arts organizations

  • Continued partnerships with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

  • New investments in young people and young organizations

    • Leadership: Christian Keesee, grandson of John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick

    Total Historical Investment: Over $164 million through project, operating and endowment-building grants

    Contact:

  • Oklahoma City Community Foundation

  • 1000 N. Broadway Ave.

  • Oklahoma City, OK 73102

  • Phone: 405-235-5603

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: occf.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsperforming-artsdancemusic-educationstem-educationyouth-programs

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