Tulsa Debate League Incorporated
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Tulsa Debate League Incorporated?
Tulsa Debate League Incorporated is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Tulsa Community Foundation ($484K), George Kaiser Family Foundation ($475K), Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Tulsa Debate League Incorporated between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $484,293 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | $475,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation | $135,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | $85,250 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Ed Darby Foundation Inc | $65,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation | $55,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| National Association for Urban Debate Leagues | $25,144 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Hille Family Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Flint Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tulsa Fdn Gen FD XXXXX8000 | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Carmichael Foundation | $9,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Stuart Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Kerr Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The James and Sharon Cash | $720 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $406K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $46K.
What grants has Tulsa Debate League Incorporated received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Association for Urban Debate Leagues | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT, LEAGUE NETWORK GRANT, SPORTS DEBATE | $18,269 |
| 2025 | The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Stuart Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Tulsa Fdn Gen FD XXXXX8000 | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The James and Sharon Cash | TO SUPPORT JR. HIGH DEBATE | $360 |
| 2024 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | Expansion of Tulsa Debate League to McLain and East Central High Schools | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $114,178 |
| 2024 | Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Darby Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEBATE PROGRAMS | $18,000 |
| 2024 | The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Fdn Gen FD XXXXX8000 | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Carmichael Foundation | ASSISTANCE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The James and Sharon Cash | Program Support | $360 |
| 2024 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $168,184 |
| 2023 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | SSSN- General Operating | $80,000 |
| 2023 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | Expansion of Tulsa Debate League to McLain and East Central High Schools | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Carmichael Foundation | ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Hille Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $131,565 |
| 2022 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | General Operating | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Ed Darby Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEBATE PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tulsa Debate League Incorporated?
Tulsa Debate League Incorporated is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Tulsa Community Foundation ($484K), George Kaiser Family Foundation ($475K), Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Tulsa Debate League Incorporated between 2020–2025.
Who is Tulsa Debate League Incorporated's largest funder?
Tulsa Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Tulsa Debate League Incorporated, with $484K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Tulsa Debate League Incorporated received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Tulsa Debate League Incorporated across 50 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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