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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Oklahoma: 189 foundations, $13.5 million in grants

189 private foundations paid 648 grants totaling $13,459,376 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Oklahoma, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Hardesty Family Foundation Inc, with $1,355,780 in 10 grants.

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Cause
Arts, culture and humanities
Recipients in
Oklahoma
Foundations
189
Grants
648
Total granted
$13,459,376

Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Oklahoma

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncTulsa, OK10$1,355,780$1,260,000Philbrook Museum of ArtCapital & programapps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma City, OK9$1,100,327$750,000Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation2025 general operating ($105,000); 2024-2026 sponsorships ($145,000); capital campaign ($2,000,000)apps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation IncTulsa, OK6$567,500$500,000Gilcrease Museum Management TrustReimagining gilcrease capital campaignapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL3$556,500$500,000Euchee (yuchi) Language Project IncIn support of general operationsapps.irs.gov
Patti Johnson Wilson FoundationTulsa, OK4$547,338$250,000Tulsa Symphony OrchestraOpening night performance of emanuel ax; 2025-2026 patti johnson wilson classics seriesapps.irs.gov
Avery Family TrustTulsa, OK5$545,000$275,000Tulsa OperaPerforming artsapps.irs.gov
Busey Family FoundationNichols Hills, OK1$545,000$545,000El Sistema OklahomaGeneralapps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK8$533,500$260,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtGeneral, renaissance ballapps.irs.gov
Mervin Bovaird FoundationTulsa, OK6$420,000$330,000Philbrook Museum of Art IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationTulsa, OK25$415,560$50,000Arts Alliance Tulsa IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationBroken Arrow, OK9$393,000$183,000Tulsa Oktoberfest IncOktoberfest 2025apps.irs.gov
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes Foundation IncTulsa, OK6$367,000$275,000The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK19$352,080$50,000KCSC Classical Radio FoundationEnhancing oklahoma's cultural landscapeapps.irs.gov
Stuart Family FoundationTulsa, OK5$345,000$200,000The Gilcrease Museum Management TrustBuilding projectapps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma City, OK8$317,500$100,000Oklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK3$255,000$170,000Science Museum of OklahomaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Meinders FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$250,000$250,000Oklahoma Hall of FameOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Barthelmes Foundation IncTulsa, OK2$219,465$217,000Barthelmes Conservatory IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ann Lacy FoundationOklahoma City, OK4$199,050$165,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY4$185,000$70,000Tulsa Ballet Theater IncGeneral operating support for dance productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
The David B Waters Charitable FoundationTulsa, OK1$151,150$151,150Tulsa Symphony OrchestraSupport tulsa symphony orchestraapps.irs.gov
Hille Family Charitable FoundationTulsa, OK1$150,000$150,000Greenwood Rising IncMuseumapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$150,000$150,000Native American Journalists AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Commonwealth FoundationTulsa, OK3$120,000$75,000The Gilcrease Museum Management TrustGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR11$114,700$25,000The Outsiders House Museum AssociationTo promote education, reading, authorship and the arts to students.apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationOklahoma City, OK9$110,122$30,100Oklahoma Hall of FameHistory/education servicesapps.irs.gov
Perspective Media Initiatives IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Native American Journalists AssociationImpact support for bad pressapps.irs.gov
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family FoundationTulsa, OK3$97,534$41,500Tulsa Historical SocietyGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR4$90,000$50,000Sustainable Journalism Foundationto support reporting on the numerous issues facing the education sector in Oklahoma.apps.irs.gov
The Sharna and Irvin Frank FoundationTulsa, OK9$87,500$15,000Greenwood RisingOperationsapps.irs.gov
McMahon FoundationLawton, OK2$87,160$78,660Arts for AllAnnual campaignapps.irs.gov
Grace & Franklin Bernsen FoundationTulsa, OK3$85,000$50,000Tulsa OperaYouth education supportapps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncFort Worth, TX2$80,000$75,000Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center IncSupport for programs that create transformative experiences connecting with diverse communities, engaging audiences in new ways, and highlighting interdisciplinary connections.apps.irs.gov
Robson Family FoundationClaremore, OK1$80,000$80,000Claremore Museum of History IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jerome Westheimer Family FoundationArdmore, OK5$77,000$27,000Southern Oklahoma Community Arts IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
One Gas Foundation IncTulsa, OK6$76,850$50,000Friends of the Mansion IncCommunity Enrichmentapps.irs.gov
The Heyman Evergreen FoundationTulsa, OK1$74,600$74,600Philbrook Museum of ArtCivicapps.irs.gov
Zarrow Families FoundationTulsa, OK3$67,500$36,000Greenwood RisingGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Cresap Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK6$66,900$31,900Oklahoma Hall of FameProduction partnerapps.irs.gov
Kathleen Patton Westby FoundationTulsa, OK9$64,000$25,000Philbrook Museum of ArtExhibition series samurai supportapps.irs.gov
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationArdmore, OK2$62,000$50,000Charles B Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts IncOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Love Meyer Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$60,000$60,000Willow Pregnancy Support of Oklahoma IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationWichita Falls, TX2$60,000$35,000Arts for All IncSummer Arts Institute 2025 & 2026apps.irs.gov
FW Murphy Family FoundationWilmington, DE2$55,000$50,000Tulsa Historical SocietyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Keith R and Robin A Gray Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$52,000$52,000Charles B Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts Inc4th of 5 year commitmentapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC1$50,000$50,000Native American Journalists AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hopper-Dean FoundationMenlo Park, CA1$50,000$50,000Natives in TechCharitableapps.irs.gov
Norvell Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$50,000$50,000Tulsa Ballet Theater IncSupportapps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Philbrook Museum of ArtProgram support (over 2 years)apps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$50,000$50,000Science Museum OklahomaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Henry Luce Foundation IncNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Native American Journalists AssociationGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Harris Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK7$49,500$10,000Ballet Oklahoma IncDance for parkinsonsapps.irs.gov
W C Payne FoundationDallas, TX1$48,800$48,800Oklahoma City Museum of ArtOperationsapps.irs.gov
Avedis FoundationShawnee, OK2$45,000$40,000Mabee-Gerrer Museum of ArtArt for everyone initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Gelvin FoundationEufaula, OK8$43,500$10,000Tulsa Air and Space Museum IncFurniture & tech equip., counseling/waiting areasapps.irs.gov
The Barnett Family Foundation Inc MS Billie BarnettTulsa, OK3$43,138$25,000Okpop FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Crawley Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK3$40,000$15,000Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncInspiring oklahoma youth through arts education + outreachapps.irs.gov
The Charles & Marion Weber FoundationTulsa, OK4$38,500$23,000Chamber Music TulsaTo further the organization's charitable missionapps.irs.gov
Poe Family FoundationTulsa, OK5$36,500$20,000Philbrook Museum of Art IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation LTDWilmington, DE3$32,500$12,500Tulsa Girls Art School Project IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK3$32,500$22,500Oklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterFinancial support.apps.irs.gov
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson GivesNashville, TN2$31,642$30,243Transylvanian Symphony Foundation IncProgram use & fundraising effortsapps.irs.gov
Penner FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$31,460$16,000Edwards StoreCharitable Contributionapps.irs.gov
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$31,000$16,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtGeneral financial assistanceapps.irs.gov
The Kyle Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$30,000$30,000Oklahoma Hall of FameGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Lyon FoundationBartlesville, OK2$28,725$18,180Little Theater Guild of BartlesvilleHvac replacement and repair window displayapps.irs.gov
Masonic Charity Foundation of OklahomaEdmond, OK1$28,447$28,447Friends of OetaPublic television underwritingapps.irs.gov
The Kerr Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK3$27,500$15,000Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncTo support the allied arts 2024 campaign for the artsapps.irs.gov
The Santreece FoundationGrosse Point, MI1$27,500$27,500Emelle Performing Arts Institute IncEnrich disadvantage youth via performing artsapps.irs.gov
Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable FoundationBartlesville, OK1$25,000$25,000Ok MozartMusic for publicapps.irs.gov
George L and Wanda A Brown FoundationTulsa, OK1$25,000$25,000Philbrook Museum of ArtActivities support40,0005,000apps.irs.gov
Massey Family FoundationDurant, OK1$25,000$25,000Oklahoma Hall of FameGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Olson Family Foundation IncLivingston, TX1$25,000$25,000Edmond Historic Preservation TrustGeneralapps.irs.gov
Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation Irene F Burnstein Co-TrusteeTulsa, OK1$25,000$25,000Philbrook Museum of ArtGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
William Barry Love Foundation IncMuskogee, OK1$24,500$24,500Muskogee Arts & Science Center IncStaffing and developmentapps.irs.gov
Coretz Family FoundationTulsa, OK3$23,000$10,000Swat Meet IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA207$22,201$2,345Love Station IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Philip E Landers Foundation IncTulsa, OK2$21,100$11,100Woody Guthrie Coalition IncUnderwrite music festivalapps.irs.gov
Houston Family Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$20,140$20,140Friends of American Song ArchivesGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Ardmore IncArdmore, OK1$20,000$20,000Southern Oklahoma Community ArtsTexoma marching arts, leadership academy 2025apps.irs.gov
Farzaneh Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Oklahoma City National Memorial FoundationForeword Capital Campaignapps.irs.gov
Flint Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$20,000$20,000Circle Cinema FoundationOperationsapps.irs.gov
James C and Teresa K Day FoundationSugar Land, TX1$20,000$20,000Oklahoma Hall of FameInduction ceremony fundapps.irs.gov
Prologis FoundationDenver, CO1$20,000$20,000Free Mom Hugs IncCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Renfro Family FoundationPonca City, OK1$15,500$15,500Ponca City Main StreetHistoryapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$15,000$15,000Waynoka Historical SocietyCivicapps.irs.gov
Clements Foods FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$15,000$10,000Oklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRadnor, PA1$15,000$15,000Philbrook Museum of ArtHelp with the cost of the exhibition, "samurai armor from the collection of ann and gabriel barbier-mueller,its accompanying educational programming.apps.irs.gov
Kodiak Cares FoundationWilmington, DE2$15,000$10,000Oklahoma City National Memorial FoundationCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE5$14,500$5,000Tulsa Air and Space Museum IncThe Flight to the Future STEM Field Trip Programapps.irs.gov
Broken Arrow Historical Society FoundatiBroken Arrow, OK1$12,500$12,500Broken Arrow Historical SocietySupport Historical mission in preserving and sharing Broken Arrow Historyapps.irs.gov
Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust FoundationWichita, KS1$12,500$12,500Artist Incubation IncOperations expenseapps.irs.gov
Edward & Helen Bartlett FoundationTulsa, OK1$12,000$12,000Lollipops and Rainbows IncProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family FoundationTulsa, OK3$11,000$5,000John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation Inc2024 reconciliation in america national symposiumapps.irs.gov
Fulton & Susie Collins FoundationTulsa, OK3$10,634$5,000Philbrook Museum of ArtMemorial - Jack Neelyapps.irs.gov
Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS1$10,000$10,000Tulsa Air and Space Museum IncEducationapps.irs.gov
Bennett Thrasher Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$10,000$10,000Free Mom HugsGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Bland Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Friends of American Song ArchivesGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Charles Morton Share TrustOklahoma City, OK1$10,000$10,000Waynoka Historical SocietySurveilance camera set-upapps.irs.gov
Joseph L Hull Jr Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$10,000$10,000The Barthelmes ConservatoryProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Kalscheur Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000National Wrestling Hall of Fame IncPower Beyond Endowment Campaignapps.irs.gov
Silverleaf Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT1$10,000$10,000Oklahoma Hall of FameGeneralapps.irs.gov
Syzygy Foundation IncShawnee Mission, KS1$10,000$10,000Free Mom HugsCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Anait FoundationYukon, OK1$10,000$10,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Kim and Jon Shirley FoundationSeattle, WA1$10,000$10,000Oklahoma City Museum of Art#ex10979827 (7/18)apps.irs.gov
Thomas and Sally Wood Family FoundationMission Hills, KS1$10,000$10,000Friends of OetaTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Chisholm Trail Museum IncCulture & artsapps.irs.gov
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable TrustTulsa, OK3$9,786$3,262Philbrook Museum of ArtFor support of the artsapps.irs.gov
The Gerald H Westby Jr FoundationTulsa, OK2$8,850$5,000Tulsa Opera2024 season supportapps.irs.gov
McCrory FoundationArdmore, OK1$7,500$7,500Southern Oklahoma Community Arts IncSheet musicapps.irs.gov
John and Donnie Brock FoundationTulsa, OK5$7,200$5,000Tulsa OperaGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Fred Jones Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK3$6,500$5,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtCrenaissance ball, film, and annual campaignapps.irs.gov
RNR Cross Family FoundationDurant, OK1$6,500$6,500Chahta FoundationCharitable / general supportapps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX3$5,760$5,000Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Fergeson Family FoundationAltus, OK2$5,500$3,000Oklahoma Hall of FameFinancial supportapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$5,500$5,500Tulsa Historical Society5500apps.irs.gov
The Cuesta Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK2$5,500$3,000Tulsa Girls Art School Project Inc2025 after school art programmingapps.irs.gov
Allen Family Charitable FoundationCharlottesville, VA1$5,000$5,000Oklahoma Hall of FameInduction ceremonyapps.irs.gov
American Firearms and Shooting FoundationFairfax, VA1$5,000$5,000Friends of Fort Sill IncScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Clyde & Anita Becker Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$5,000$5,000Tulsa Peoples OrchestraGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Evans Family FoundationPonca City, OK1$5,000$5,000Marland Estate FoundationPreserve the Historical Mansionapps.irs.gov
Martin Guitar Charitable FoundationNazareth, PA1$5,000$5,000Friends of American Song Archives IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Mittler Family Foundation IncMishawaka, IN1$5,000$5,000Benjamin Harjo Jr Artist FundGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company FoundationWinstonsalem, NC1$5,000$5,000The Lucinda Hickory Research InstituteA journey into the allotment eraapps.irs.gov
Shockley FoundationOrmond Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000National Wrestling Hall of FameGeneral operating expensesapps.irs.gov
Solitude Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$5,000$5,000The Outsiders House Museum AssocCharityapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$5,000$5,000Opry Heritage Foundation of OklahomaHelping hands group grantsapps.irs.gov
The Gasaway Family Charitable FoundationEdmond, OK1$5,000$5,000Lyric Theatre of OklahomaFunding for the arts and educationapps.irs.gov
The Luke and Becky Corbett FoundationEdmond, OK2$5,000$2,500Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Walker Youngbird FoundationWashington, DC1$5,000$5,000Native American Art Studies AssociationGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Wilshire Charitable FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$5,000$5,000Carpenter Square TheatreCommunity Theatre Projectapps.irs.gov
Ruthanna B Snow Charitable FoundationTulsa, OK4$4,050$1,500Historic Fort Reno IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Douglas and Heather May Family FoundationTulsa, OK2$4,000$3,000Arts Alliance TulsaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Crowe & Dunlevy Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK2$3,500$2,000Ballet OklahomaDiscretionary Useapps.irs.gov
Patterson Family FoundationWewoka, OK1$3,000$3,000Wewoka Sorghum FestivalSupportapps.irs.gov
Pearl M & Julia J Harmon FoundationTulsa, OK1$3,000$3,000Tulsa Amateur Radio ClubRepeater Site Equipapps.irs.gov
Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation IncLido Beach, NY1$3,000$3,000Aspiring AttitudesTo fund various programsapps.irs.gov
The Adams FoundationEdmond, OK1$2,735$2,735Oklahoma Hall of FameGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Atkinson Family Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$2,500$2,500Philbrook Museum of ArtNone specifiedapps.irs.gov
Bowen FoundationOklahoma City, OK3$2,500$1,000Oklahoma City Museum of ArtCharitableapps.irs.gov
Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO1$2,500$2,500Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organizationapps.irs.gov
Glenn W Peel FoundationNewkirk, OK1$2,500$2,500Newkirk Main StreetCommunity eventsapps.irs.gov
Hern Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$2,500$2,500Oklahoma Military History CenterTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Janet and Kenneth R Goodin Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$2,500$2,500Lyric Theatre of OklahomaCommunity theatreapps.irs.gov
K S Adams Foundation Co-TrustDewey, OK1$2,500$2,500Natureworks IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Battison FoundationNorman, OK1$2,000$2,000The Grand GentlemenYouth organizationapps.irs.gov
Laura & Scott Mitchell Charitable FoundationFranklin, TN1$2,000$2,000Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Mary Lou Lemon FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$2,000$2,000The Juice Radio ShowAssist in the tax exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Magnolia Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Friends of Oeta IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Tom and Judy Love FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$2,000$1,000Oklahoma City National Memorial FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gordon Pearl and Milton Trust 1700-0001030Tulsa, OK1$1,972$1,972Tulsa Opera IncSupportapps.irs.gov
The William G Pomeroy FoundationSyracuse, NY1$1,950$1,950Oklahoma Route 66 AssociationHungry for history markerapps.irs.gov
Dillingham FoundationEnid, OK1$1,500$1,500Enid Symphony AssociationEnsure that enid symphony orchestra continues to thrive and bring music & cultural enrichment to the enid communityapps.irs.gov
Komarek-Hyde-McQueen FoundationOrland Park, IL1$1,500$1,500Natl Wrestling Hall of FameGeneralCharitable Purposeapps.irs.gov
RGF Family FundTulsa, OK1$1,500$1,500The Arts Alliance of TulsaEducational, charitable, scientificapps.irs.gov
Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$1,000$1,000Greater Southwest Historical MuseumContributions to the general fund.apps.irs.gov
Drake Gungoll FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$1,000$1,000Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage CenterGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Dada Bhagwan Charitable IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Katrine G and Ramez M Hakim Foundation Ameritrust Corporation TrusteeTulsa, OK1$1,000$1,000Tulsa Symphony OrchestraTso education programmingapps.irs.gov
Leslie Powell Foundation IncLawton, OK1$1,000$1,000McMahon Auditorium AuthorityArt programingapps.irs.gov
Neustadt Charitable FoundationHouston, TX1$1,000$1,000Greater Southwest Historical MuseumHistorical research and educationapps.irs.gov
Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic FoundationEnid, OK1$1,000$1,000Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage CenterCommunity donation - museumapps.irs.gov
Richard James Family FoundationStillwater, OK1$1,000$1,000Lincoln County Historical SocietyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Samis Regens Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$1,000$1,000Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Scaramucci FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$1,000$1,000Oklahoma Arts InstituteGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Scott and Vanessa Thompson FoundationDallas, TX1$1,000$1,000Philbrook Museum of ArtGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$1,000$1,000Southern Oklahoma Community ArtsOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Oven FundTulsa, OK1$1,000$1,000Philbrook Museum of ArtGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,000$1,000Baila TulsaMatching contribution made by employee of yelp, inapps.irs.gov
Young Family FoundationCharlottesville, VA1$1,000$1,000Make Music Muskogee IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$900$500Asian District Cultural AssociationArts, culture and humanitiesapps.irs.gov
Langholz Family Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$800$800Philbrook Museum of Artapps.irs.gov
Saied Family FoundationTulsa, OK1$650$650Tulsa Historical SocietyGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Eddie Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$600$600Arcadia Historical & Preservation SocietyAssist donee in general charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Nia Community FoundationWilmington, DE1$500$500Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
R J McElroy TrustWaterloo, IA1$500$500National Wrestling Hall of FameProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Robert E & Anne T Sneed Aka Family FoundationDenver, CO1$500$500Greenwood RisingGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Daube Family Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$500$500Greater Southwest Historical MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Todd Family Charitable FoundationTulsa, OK1$500$500Grove Community PlaymakersHelp fund ordinary activitiesapps.irs.gov
William C Chapman Family Foundation IncArdmore, OK1$500$500Southern Oklahoma Community ArtsOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Charles A Lucas FoundationCharleston, WV1$250$250The Christian ChronicleProduce news of inspirational storieapps.irs.gov
William & Karen Tell FoundationWilmington, DE1$250$250American Choral DirectorsGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Ressa FoundationMounds, OK1$120$120Landmark for All GenerationsGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$100$100Oklahoma City Museum of ArtGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Barbara & James Sturdivant Charitable TrustTulsa, OK1$100$100Philbrook Museum of ArtSupport & operationsapps.irs.gov
Go FoundationMarble Falls, TX1$100$100Christian ChronicleChristian Publicationapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$100$100The Christian ChronicleDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
The Barnett FoundationTulsa, OK1$100$100Philbrook Museum of Artapps.irs.gov
The Sneed Foundation IncTulsa, OK1$100$100Tulsa Symphony OrchestraGeneralapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKCapital & program$1,260,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationOklahoma City National Memorial FoundationOklahoma City, OK2025 general operating ($105,000); 2024-2026 sponsorships ($145,000); capital campaign ($2,000,000)$750,000apps.irs.gov
Busey Family FoundationEl Sistema OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral$545,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationEuchee (yuchi) Language Project IncSapulpa, OKIn support of general operations$500,000apps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation IncGilcrease Museum Management TrustTulsa, OKReimagining gilcrease capital campaign$500,000apps.irs.gov
Mervin Bovaird FoundationPhilbrook Museum of Art IncTulsa, OKGeneral Support$330,000apps.irs.gov
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes Foundation IncThe Tulsa Arts Management Consortium IncTulsa, OKGeneral operations$275,000apps.irs.gov
Avery Family TrustTulsa OperaTulsa, OKPerforming arts$275,000apps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationOklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OKGeneral, renaissance ball$260,000apps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationOklahoma Philharmonic Society IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral, okc orchestra league$255,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationFriends of the MansionOklahoma City, OKGrants: oklahoma first family residence$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Meinders FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKOperational support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Patti Johnson Wilson FoundationTulsa Symphony OrchestraTulsa, OKOpening night performance of emanuel ax; 2025-2026 patti johnson wilson classics series$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Barthelmes Foundation IncBarthelmes Conservatory IncTulsa, OKGeneral support$217,000apps.irs.gov
Stuart Family FoundationThe Gilcrease Museum Management TrustTulsa, OKBuilding project$200,000apps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationTulsa Oktoberfest IncTulsa, OKOktoberfest 2025$183,000apps.irs.gov
Avery Family TrustTulsa Symphony OrchestraTulsa, OKPerforming arts$180,000apps.irs.gov
Patti Johnson Wilson FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKPatti johnson wilson hall maintenance and operations fy 2025; capital improvements$172,338apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncScience Museum of OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$170,000apps.irs.gov
The Ann Lacy FoundationOklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$165,000apps.irs.gov
The David B Waters Charitable FoundationTulsa Symphony OrchestraTulsa, OKSupport tulsa symphony orchestra$151,150apps.irs.gov
Hille Family Charitable FoundationGreenwood Rising IncTulsa, OKMuseum$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Perspective Media Initiatives IncNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKImpact support for bad press$100,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$100,000apps.irs.gov
Patti Johnson Wilson FoundationTulsa Opera IncTulsa, OKFund operations and artistic programming; 2024-2025 mainstage and tulsa youth opera productions$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robson Family FoundationClaremore Museum of History IncClaremore, OKGeneral support$80,000apps.irs.gov
McMahon FoundationArts for AllLawton, OKAnnual campaign$78,660apps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncOklahoma Contemporary Arts Center IncOklahoma City, OKSupport for programs that create transformative experiences connecting with diverse communities, engaging audiences in new ways, and highlighting interdisciplinary connections.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Commonwealth FoundationThe Gilcrease Museum Management TrustTulsa, OKGeneral fund$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Heyman Evergreen FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKCivic$74,600apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncTulsa Ballet Theater IncTulsa, OKGeneral operating support for dance productions and activities$70,000apps.irs.gov
Stuart Family FoundationTulsa Air & Space Museum IncTulsa, OKHeating & ramp expansion$65,000apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$60,000apps.irs.gov
Stuart Family FoundationTulsa Childrens MuseumTulsa, OKDiscovery lab project$60,000apps.irs.gov
Love Meyer Family FoundationWillow Pregnancy Support of Oklahoma IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Keith R and Robin A Gray Foundation IncCharles B Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts IncArdmore, OK4th of 5 year commitment$52,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationArts Alliance Tulsa IncTulsa, OKGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationCharles B Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts IncArdmore, OKOperational support$50,000apps.irs.gov
One Gas Foundation IncFriends of the Mansion IncOklahoma City, OKCommunity Enrichment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncKCSC Classical Radio FoundationEdmond, OKEnhancing oklahoma's cultural landscape$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncLyric Theatre of OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKIn support of general operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Henry Luce Foundation IncNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hopper-Dean FoundationNatives in TechTulsa, OKCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationOklahoma Arts InstituteOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncOklahoma Philharmonic Society IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKOperating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKProgram support (over 2 years)$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKMuseums for all$50,000apps.irs.gov
Avery Family TrustPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKAnnual fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationScience Museum OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncSustainable Journalism FoundationOklahoma City, OKto support reporting on the numerous issues facing the education sector in Oklahoma.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Norvell Family FoundationTulsa Ballet Theater IncTulsa, OKSupport$50,000apps.irs.gov
FW Murphy Family FoundationTulsa Historical SocietyTulsa, OKGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationTulsa Local News InitiativeTulsa, OKGeneral operating ($50,000)$50,000apps.irs.gov
Grace & Franklin Bernsen FoundationTulsa OperaTulsa, OKYouth education support$50,000apps.irs.gov
W C Payne FoundationOklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OKOperations$48,800apps.irs.gov
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family FoundationTulsa Historical SocietyTulsa, OKGeneral operations$41,500apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationFriends of Oeta IncOklahoma City, OKOperating expenses$40,000apps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationFriends of the Oklahoma History CenterOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncLyric Theatre of Oklahoma IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Avedis FoundationMabee-Gerrer Museum of ArtShawnee, OKArt for everyone initiative$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncOklahoma Repertory Theatre Group IncorporatedOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKPhilbrook Wine Experience 2026 Sponsorship$40,000apps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationTulsa OperaTulsa, OKOperating Support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Zink Family FoundationTulsa Symphony Orchestra IncTulsa, OKOperating Support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Zarrow Families FoundationGreenwood RisingTulsa, OKGeneral operating support$36,000apps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationArts for All IncLawton, OKSummer Arts Institute 2025 & 2026$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncBallet Oklahoma IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating support for dance productions and activities$35,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncPollard Theatre CompanyGuthrie, OK2024-2025 season sponsorship$35,000apps.irs.gov
Cresap Family FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKProduction partner$31,900apps.irs.gov
The Ann Lacy FoundationReleve CollectiveTulsa, OKGeneral support$31,500apps.irs.gov
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family FoundationPhilbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKGeneral operations$31,034apps.irs.gov
The Hardesty Family Foundation IncThe Church Studio Music FoundationTulsa, OKProgram$30,500apps.irs.gov
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson GivesTransylvanian Symphony Foundation IncYukon, OKProgram use & fundraising efforts$30,243apps.irs.gov
American Fidelity FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKHistory/education services$30,100apps.irs.gov
Oneok Foundation IncArts Alliance Tulsa IncTulsa, OK2024 annual campaign$30,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncAustin Hartel Dance CompanyNorman, OKOklahoma international dance festival$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Kyle Family FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKGeneral use$30,000apps.irs.gov
Zarrow Families FoundationTheatre NorthTulsa, OKA year of theatre$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationTulsa Symphony Orchestra IncTulsa, OKEducation programs$30,000apps.irs.gov
Masonic Charity Foundation of OklahomaFriends of OetaOklahoma City, OKPublic television underwriting$28,447apps.irs.gov
The Santreece FoundationEmelle Performing Arts Institute IncTulsa, OKEnrich disadvantage youth via performing arts$27,500apps.irs.gov
Jerome Westheimer Family FoundationSouthern Oklahoma Community Arts IncArdmore, OKGeneral support$27,000apps.irs.gov
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes Foundation IncTulsa OperaTulsa, OKTulsa youth opera production of the hobbit$27,000apps.irs.gov
Inasmuch FoundationAsian District Cultural AssociationOklahoma City, OK"we have arrived" ($25,000)$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationChisholm Trail Heritage Center AssociationDuncan, OKEducation Program 2025$25,000apps.irs.gov
Olson Family Foundation IncEdmond Historic Preservation TrustEdmond, OKGeneral$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Anne and Henry Zarrow FoundationGreenwood Rising IncTulsa, OKGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNative American Journalists AssociationNorman, OKto support the 2024 Indigenous Media Conference.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kirkpatrick Foundation IncNorman Arts and Humanities CouncilNorman, OKNac's mainsite contemporary arts & exhibits$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ben F and Karen K Baker Charitable FoundationOk MozartBartlesville, OKMusic for public$25,000apps.irs.gov
Jerome Westheimer Family FoundationOklahoma Arts InstituteOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma Contemporary Arts CenterOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Massey Family FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family FoundationOklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov

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