Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$4.4M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc?
Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 ($1.1M), Tulsa Community Foundation ($1.1M), Lou and Connie Miller Charitable ($746K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 | $1,128,962 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $1,093,819 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lou and Connie Miller Charitable | $746,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Trust Fund | $491,801 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | $374,700 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation | $205,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $195,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Albert and Hete Barthelmes | $105,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mervin Bovaird Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation | $22,400 | 4 | 2020–2021 |
| Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust | $17,428 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Oxley Foundation | $11,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Zarrow Families Foundation | $8,800 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Gelvin Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Judith and Jean Adams Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tulsa Ballet Theatre Trust Fund | — | $491,801 |
| 2024 | Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $936,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $347,628 |
| 2024 | Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation | 2024 GENERAL OPERATIONS; 2023-2024 SEASON, MAINSTAGE AND TULSA YOURH OPERA PRODUCTIONS | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Lou and Connie Miller Charitable | Support of National Ballet Company | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR DANCE PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $70,000 |
| 2024 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | FUNDING THE FAVORITES CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | ICONS AND IDOLS 2024 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust | FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $3,262 |
| 2023 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $243,105 |
| 2023 | Lou and Connie Miller Charitable | Support of National Ballet Company | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,408 |
| 2023 | Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE BY CHARITABLE ENTITY | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Albert and Hete Barthelmes | 2023 CRITICAL SUPPORT FUND | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | FUNDING THE FAVORITES CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | ICONS & IDOLS 2023 | $9,700 |
| 2023 | Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust | FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $4,206 |
| 2022 | Lou and Connie Miller Charitable | Support of National Ballet Company | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $118,268 |
| 2022 | Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,678 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Mervin Bovaird Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | FUNDING THE FAVORITES CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Albert and Hete Barthelmes | 2022 CRITICAL SUPPORT FUND | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | 2022 ICONS & IDOLS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Oxley Foundation | 2022 ICONS & IDOLS | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Gelvin Foundation | PRODUCTION EXPENSES | $5,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc?
Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 ($1.1M), Tulsa Community Foundation ($1.1M), Lou and Connie Miller Charitable ($746K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc's largest funder?
Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455 is the largest recorded funder of Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc, with $1.1M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc across 53 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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