Zink Family Foundation Grants

Zink Family Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Zink Family Foundation
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Summary

Overview

Zink Family Foundation Supporting Oklahomans through education, fine arts, youth development, and the conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors since 1972. Since 1972, the Zink Family Foundation, originally the John Steele Zink Foundation, has contributed more than $100 million throughout Oklahoma. Our Mission The Zink Family Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for Oklahomans by empowering youth through education and leadership development while supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life in our community. Our Focus Arts & Culture: The Zink Family has long supported Tulsa’s performing and fine arts community. We believe that the arts’ creativity and cultural influence are crucial to the city’s uniqueness. Community: We believe passionate people, empowered to make a difference, can change lives. 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. Youth Development: By investing in today’s youth, we are securing tomorrow’s leaders. 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. Grants ZFF supports non-profit organizations and programs that are relevant to our mission. Our core areas include: Arts & Culture, Community, Education, and Youth Development. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.