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Parks & Public Space Initiative

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Parks & Public Space Initiative

Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma (metro-based)

Focus Area: Supporting parks and public spaces

Overview: One of OCCF's Community Grant Programs designed to meet pressing community needs. Guidelines and eligibility criteria are based on donor intent. Applications are reviewed by dedicated community volunteers with knowledge and expertise in this focus area. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Trustees approve all funding recommendations.

Key Statistics (FY25):

$12.2M total grants awarded across all programs

210 organizations receiving grants

3.6M people served

Contact:

Gabrielle Butler, Vice President of Community Engagement: 405-606-2942, [email protected]

Lindsay Cates, Director of Community Programs: 405-606-2926, [email protected]

Lanc Gross, AICP Community Programs Manager: 405-606-2957, [email protected]

Patti Biera, Senior Programs Specialist: 405-606-2935, [email protected]

Michelle Kusselson, Community Programs Manager: 405-606-2959, [email protected]

Keaton Van Sickle, Senior Programs Specialist: 405-606-2920, [email protected]

What Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 698
Total given: $63.33M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,094–$7M

By dollars: Oklahoma 93%, Texas 1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Edmond, OK; Tulsa, OK.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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