Kirkpatrick Family Fund

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