Kirkpatrick Family Fund

Focus Areas:

• Arts and cultural programming
• Active learning and imagination
• Creative processes
• Community vibrancy through arts engagement
• Dance and movement initiatives
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education
• Arts education for underrepresented communities

Mission:

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma

Program Examples:

• OK Let's Dance Initiative - Celebrates joy of dance and movement; increases availability, accessibility and awareness of dance in central Oklahoma. Includes free lessons at all skill levels and performances by local and national dance groups.
• Arts Education Partnerships - Collaborations with organizations like Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Oklahoma City Repertory Theater, and SPARK! Creative Lab
• STEAM Integration - Arts-integrated curriculum for after-school and summer programs in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County, Freedom City, and Urban Bridge

Leadership:
Administered by Christian Keesee, grandson of founders John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick

Historical Impact:
To date, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund has contributed more than $164 million through project, operating and endowment-building grants and has awarded nearly $6 million to more than 60 arts organizations in fiscal year 2023.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation
1000 N. Broadway Ave.