The Coretz Family Foundation makes a small number of sizable awards focused on strengthening Tulsa’s civic, economic and youth ecosystems while selectively supporting national policy/leadership partners. Grants blend unrestricted operating support with program-related investments that target local entrepreneurship, innovation and education. The foundation favors established intermediaries and repeat community players in Tulsa but will also fund national organizations that advance leadership and policy ideas.
Concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants with a mix of unrestricted operating support and program-related investments. Emphasis on repeat or anchor funding to local intermediaries and ecosystem builders, supplemented by selective national partnerships.
A defining feature of Coretz Family Foundation grantmaking is its repeated support for Tulsa-based intermediaries and institutions, including $611,500 to Tulsa Community Foundation in 2023 and $446,500 in 2025 for general operations. The foundation also uses larger awards to back local civic and youth infrastructure, such as $420,000 to Discovery Lab and $310,000 to City Year Tulsa, both in Tulsa. Its recent grants show a pattern of operating support rather than restricted project funding, with awards frequently directed to organizations that serve education, economic mobility, and community systems in Tulsa. The foundation’s portfolio includes both local and national partners. Aspen Institute received $335,311 in 2024 and $173,125 in 2025, showing that the foundation also funds leadership and policy work beyond Tulsa. In Tulsa, repeated grants to organizations such as I2e Inc, Tulsa Cares, and Gilcrease Museum point to sustained support for entrepreneurship, health, and cultural institutions. Coretz Family Foundation gives at a meaningful scale: the top recent awards are in the hundreds of thousands, while many other grants sit around the $100,000 to $200,000 range.
Education is a consistent theme in the foundation’s giving. Discovery Lab received $420,000 in 2023 for general operations, and City Year Tulsa received $310,000 in 2025 after a $200,000 grant in 2023. These awards align with the foundation’s support for youth development and school-based service work in Tulsa. Economic mobility and entrepreneurship also appear in the recent grants. Build in Tulsa received $100,000 in 2024, while 36 Degrees North received a $500,000 program-related investment in 2024. The Black Wall Street Business Center also received $100,000 in 2024, indicating attention to local business infrastructure. The foundation funds community health and basic needs as well. Tulsa Cares received $255,000 in 2024, Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless received $110,000 in 2023, and Hunger Free Oklahoma received $150,000 in 2025. These grants show support for organizations working on homelessness, food insecurity, and related services.
Coretz Family Foundation’s recent giving shows a wide spread in grant size, from a p25 of $2,625 to a median of $10,000 and a p75 of $66,892. That distribution sits alongside many larger operating grants in the recent-gifts list, including six-figure awards and a few grants above $300,000. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments as a general classification. Recipients also appear across multiple years, including Tulsa Community Foundation, City Year Tulsa, Gilcrease Museum, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, and Aspen Institute. Several active programs are invitation-based, especially capacity building and collaboration funding, while General Grants and Sponsorships accept unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $67K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$67K
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Notable grantees: Tulsa Community Foundation, 36 Degrees North, Discovery Lab, I2E Inc, City Year Tulsa
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Oklahoma, with 76% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Tulsa dominates the recipient map: Tulsa Community Foundation, Discovery Lab, City Year Tulsa, Tulsa Cares, and Oklahoma Policy Institute all appear in Tulsa, OK. The foundation also funds outside its top state occasionally, including Aspen Institute and The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC. Recipient-country data shows a fully U.S.-based portfolio, with 184 grants recorded in the United States and none elsewhere.
The foundation supports education, economic mobility and opportunity, criminal justice reform, homelessness, and food insecurity through its active grant programs. Recent grants also show support for Tulsa entrepreneurship, youth development, health-related services, and cultural institutions.
Its typical grant size is modest relative to its largest awards: p25 is $2,625, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $66,892. Recent grants include larger operating awards in the $100,000 to $611,500 range.
Yes, for General Grants and Sponsorships. General Grants are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly by the board, while Sponsorships are also accepted on a rolling basis and voted on monthly. Capacity Building and Collaboration programs are invitation-based.
Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Tulsa Community Foundation, City Year Tulsa, Gilcrease Museum, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, Planned Parenthood, and Aspen Institute. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards only.
Tulsa, Oklahoma is the main recipient hub, and 76% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of Oklahoma. The recent-grants list is heavily Tulsa-centered, with a smaller set of awards outside the state such as Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Coretz Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants should be Tulsa 501(c)(3) nonprofits or other tax-exempt organizations and must demonstrate alignment with CFF's mission and equity commitments.
Deadline: For the 2026 cycle, applications are due by October 23, 2026 for the November board meeting. Other listed 2026 deadlines were February 27, May 22, and August 21.
Who can apply: Applicants should be Tulsa 501(c)(3) nonprofits or other tax-exempt organizations and must explain how their work aligns with CFF's mission. Applicants must submit an anti-discrimination policy and DEI/equity statement.
Deadline: Rolling; applications received by the first Friday of the month are taken to the following month's CFF Board meeting.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $446,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY YEAR TULSA | TULSA, OK | $310,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GILCREASE MUSEUM | TULSA, OK | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $173,125 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HUNGER FREE OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | $115,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| STILL SHE RISES | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE UMA CENTER | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| READING PARTNERS | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LEADERSHIP TULSA | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| URBAN CODERS GUILD | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| YOUTH MEDICAL MENTORSHIP | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BLACK WALL STREET BUSINESS CENTER | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ACT HOUSE | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA AREA UNITED WAY | TULSA, OK | $90,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA DAY CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS | TULSA, OK | $72,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | TULSA, OK | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS INC | TULSA, OK | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| IRON GATE INC | TULSA, OK | $47,639 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GROWING TOGETHER | TULSA, OK | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| YWCA | WASHINGTON, DC | $27,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA CARES | TULSA, OK | $25,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HILLEL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | NORMAN, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POETIC JUSTICE INC | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THUNDER FELLOWS FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE OPP PROJECT LLC | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OCCJ | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MODUS | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS | ASPEN, CO | $21,600 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COR | TULSA, OK | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BLACK QUEER TULSA | TULSA, OK | $17,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL | TULSA, OK | $15,438 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FIRST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM | TULSA, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SISTEMA TULSA | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DVIS | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| RESONANCE | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AVANZANDO JUNTOS | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SWAT MEET INC | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MOISHE HOUSE | ENCINITAS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AMPLIFY YOUTH HEALTH COLLECTIVE | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRONTIER MEDIA GROUP | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SOY MAS INC | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE COMMON GOOD | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA JUNETEENTH INC | TULSA, OK | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$446,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY YEAR TULSA
$310,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GILCREASE MUSEUM
$200,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
$173,125GENERAL OPERATIONS
HUNGER FREE OKLAHOMA
$150,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA
$115,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE
GENERAL OPERATIONS
STILL SHE RISES
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE UMA CENTER
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
READING PARTNERS
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
LEADERSHIP TULSA
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
URBAN CODERS GUILD
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
YOUTH MEDICAL MENTORSHIP
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
BLACK WALL STREET BUSINESS CENTER
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
ACT HOUSE
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA AREA UNITED WAY
$90,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA DAY CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
$72,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT
$50,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
$50,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS INC
$50,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
IRON GATE INC
$47,639GENERAL OPERATIONS
JEWISH FEDERATION OF TULSA
$40,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GROWING TOGETHER
$30,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
YWCA
$27,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA CARES
$25,250GENERAL OPERATIONS
HILLEL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POETIC JUSTICE INC
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THUNDER FELLOWS FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE OPP PROJECT LLC
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OCCJ
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MODUS
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS
$21,600GENERAL OPERATIONS
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COR
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
BLACK QUEER TULSA
$17,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
TEMPLE ISRAEL
$15,438GENERAL OPERATIONS
FIRST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM
$15,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SISTEMA TULSA
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
DVIS
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
RESONANCE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
AVANZANDO JUNTOS
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SWAT MEET INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MOISHE HOUSE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
AMPLIFY YOUTH HEALTH COLLECTIVE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRONTIER MEDIA GROUP
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SOY MAS INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE COMMON GOOD
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA JUNETEENTH INC
$8,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
