Zink Family Foundation Grants

Since 1972, the Zink Family Foundation, originally the John Steele Zink Foundation, has contributed more than $100 million throughout Oklahoma.
Our Focus
Arts & Culture: The Zink Family has long supported Tulsa’s performing and fine arts community.
This long-standing belief has driven financial contributions to numerous Oklahoma parks and community organizations, including Turkey Mountain, River West Festival Park, the Gathering Place, Tulsa Zoo, the Tulsa Library Trust, Tulsa Area United Way, Youth Services of Tulsa, and so many more.
Education: In line with its mission to support higher education in Oklahoma, the Zink Family Foundation is committed to several local universities, including Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa. This support is demonstrated through dedicated scholarship programs, campus housing initiatives, and the development of educational centers.
For multiple generations, the Zink Family has believed in this truth. Through annual contributions to nonprofit organizations serving our youth, we encourage kids to develop life and leadership skills, explore vocational opportunities, and receive academic support to learn on par with their peers.
ZFF supports non-profit organizations and programs that are relevant to our mission.
Grant amounts vary by category and organization size. If you have previously received a ZFF grant, an amount in that same range is a good starting point.

Eligibility

The Zink Family Foundations' support is restricted to registered 501(c)(3) organizations. We are unable to consider requests from unregistered organizations at this time.ZFF prefers to focus its support to organizations and programs in the greater Tulsa metro area and occasionally in other areas of Oklahoma. Selectively, we sponsor programs outside of our primary footprint that strongly support our Mission.

Ineligibility

Individuals for any purposeIndividual fundraising activitiesOrganizations that are not tax exemptOrganizations that, in their constitution, discriminate against individuals, groups, or other characteristics that are protected by lawOrganizations that re-grant funds to other organizations, excluding the United WayLobbying activitiesAs a general guideline, the Foundation does not make multi-year grants.