St John Health System Inc directs the bulk of its giving toward health care and community health services in the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma region, with large internal support to its own health system plus numerous program-level grants to local nonprofits addressing behavioral health, maternal/infant care, and basic needs. Its portfolio shows an emphasis on frontline service delivery (mental health, domestic violence survivor services, infant nutrition), prevention/education (early literacy, school health, fellowship training), and neighborhood-level food security and wellness programs. Grants are geographically concentrated in Tulsa County and surrounding NE Oklahoma counties and frequently support operational/program costs rather than capital projects.
St John Health System Inc’s largest recent grants are recurring general support awards to St John Health System Foundation Inc, including $1,873,266 in 2025 and $959,323 in 2023. That pattern points to a funder that uses its own health-system network as a central channel while also making targeted grants to community groups in Northeast Oklahoma. Across the recent record, the foundation backs clinical care, behavioral health, maternal and infant health, food access, and community health services. Its portfolio shows a strong Tulsa-area orientation, but the grant list is not limited to one type of recipient. It funds hospital-system support, emergency and preventive services, and smaller operational grants for nonprofit partners delivering direct care. Examples include support for the Mobile Medical Intervention Program and Tulsa CARES at Mental Health Association, and support for the Pregnancy Care program at Catholic Charities Diocese of Tulsa. The foundation also underwrites fellowships and local health-related capacity, including training and education grants tied to medical and community service work.
Behavioral health is a clear thread in the grant record. In 2023, St John Health System Inc gave $62,887 to Mental Health Association for the Mobile Medical Intervention Program and Tulsa CARES, and in 2024 it gave $10,000 to The Uma Center for its Mental Health First Aid bilingual adult training program. Maternal and infant health appears through both service support and emergency aid. The foundation awarded $17,689 in 2025 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Tulsa for a part-time case manager in the Pregnancy Care program, and $10,000 in 2024 to Emergency Infant Services for the Infant Formula Program in Tulsa. Food access is another recurring area. Grants supported the Day Labor Food Go Bags program at St Andrew Community Mission Program and the Produce Project at Community Food Bank of Eastern Ok. The foundation also supports education-linked health capacity, including $45,000 to The University of Tulsa for Albert Schweitzer Fellows.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $7,500, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $14,526. The distribution includes a few very large internal support grants and many program-level awards clustered around the median. The record shows recurring support rather than one-off giving in several cases: St John Health System Foundation Inc appears in multiple years, and Tulsas Future Inc received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation also makes program-related investments and does not fund individuals. The recent grants data shows only U.S. recipients.
$371K
$27.2M
$173.2M
$220.6M
Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in OK.
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Concentrated core support to its own health system (majority of dollars) combined with numerous modest, often recurring grants to local service nonprofits; mostly program and operating support, geographically focused in Tulsa/NE Oklahoma, with a few multi-grant relationships (repeat grantees) rather than many large unrestricted multi-year endowments.
Notable grantees: ST JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC, TULSAS FUTURE INC, TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TULSA
Grantmaking is national in scope, but it is heavily concentrated in Oklahoma, where the foundation gives most often. Tulsa is the main city in the recent grant list, joined by Bartlesville, Sapulpa, and nearby county-level service areas in Creek, Washington, and Nowata counties. A smaller share goes to Missouri recipients tied to the foundation’s own organization in St. Louis. The top recipient locations in the data are overwhelmingly in Northeast Oklahoma, with Tulsa County appearing repeatedly across program grants.
The recent grants favor health care and community health organizations, especially those serving Northeast Oklahoma. Examples in the record include hospital-system support, behavioral health services, pregnancy care, infant nutrition, food access, and health-related training or fellowships.
Typical grants are modest compared with the largest awards: the p25 is $7,500, the median is $10,000, and the p75 is $14,526. The distribution is shaped by a few large general-support grants alongside many smaller program awards.
No. The foundation gives nationally, but Oklahoma is where it gives most often by grant count, and only 5% of grants go to recipients in Missouri. Recent grants are concentrated in Tulsa and surrounding Northeast Oklahoma communities.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years. St John Health System Foundation Inc received large general-support grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Tulsas Future Inc appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025 as well.
The record shows support for behavioral health, maternal and infant health, food security, domestic violence and sexual assault response, early literacy, and access-to-care programs. Named examples include mental health intervention services, pregnancy care case management, infant formula support, and food pantry or produce projects.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULSAS FUTURE INC | TULSA, OK | $110,000 | 2026 | Acceleration Program |
| ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER INC | ST LOUIS, MO | $42,101 | 2026 | MAP Funding |
| TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP OF OKLAHOMA INC | TULSA, OK | $20,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of to prepare an orthopaedic surgeon for a career in orthopaedic traumatology and post-traumatic reconstructive surgery |
| SAMARITAN COUNSELING & GROWTH CENTER INC | BARTLESVILLE, OK | $15,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of providing affordable counseling services that integrate body, mind and spirit for persons seeking healing, growth, and hope |
| NEIGHBORS ALONG THE LINE INC | TULSA, OK | $15,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of meeting basic needs and providing opportunities for development and increased independence |
| TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $14,990 | 2026 | To support serving donors and charitable organizations |
| OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY INC | TULSA, OK | $14,500 | 2026 | To support the mission of seeking equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
| CARABELLES LEGACY INC | TULSA, OK | $14,250 | 2026 | To support the mission of providing returning-citizen women with job skills, support and second chances through its cafe and mentorship programs |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | $13,150 | 2026 | To support the part-time case manager salary for the Pregnancy Care program in Tulsa County |
| NOWATA CAN | NOWATA, OK | $12,500 | 2026 | To support the mission of providing an opportunity for community organizations and citizens to identify and develop plans of action to address the improvement of the community's overall health |
| CARING COMMUNITY FRIENDS INC | Sapulpa, OK | $11,000 | 2026 | To support the healthy food access programs in Creek county |
| SUSTAINABLE TULSA INC | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability in the Tulsa community. |
| YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA INC | TULSA, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of to value and accept all youth, supporting and challenging them to embrace their potential. |
| CASCIA HALL SCHOOL CORPORATION | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | To support the missing of educating students in faith, scholarship, and service within an Augustinian tradition. |
| STAND 4 JUSTICE MOVEMENT | BIXBY, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | To support your Survivor Empowerment Program |
| HARRISON HOPE | Glenpool, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of proving compassionate end-of-life care that honors dignity, comfort, and choice |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN TULSA INC | Tulsa, OK | $9,000 | 2026 | Mental and Behavioral Support Services |
| COMM ACTION PROJECT OF TULSA COUNTY INC | Tulsa, OK | $8,591 | 2026 | To support the mission of empowering families to achieve self-sufficiency through education and support. |
| B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | $7,500 | 2026 | To support your ride voucher program in Washington County |
| FOOD ON THE MOVE INC | Tulsa, OK | $7,000 | 2026 | To support the mission of fighting food insecurity by bringing fresh food and resources to underserved communities. |
| OWASSO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC | Owasso, OK | $6,000 | 2026 | To support the Fresh Market and Food Pantry Program in Tulsa County |
| ST JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,873,266 | 2025 | General Support |
| TULSAS FUTURE INC | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2025 | Acceleration Program |
| BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL | TULSA, OK | $23,250 | 2025 | pledge to Bishop Kelley High School towards Strength/Conditioning Coach and Athletic Trainer salaries |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | $17,689 | 2025 | to support the part-time case manager salary for the Pregnancy Care program in Tulsa County |
| ST ANDREW COMMUNITY MISSION PROGRAM INC | TULSA, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | to support the Day Labor Food Go Bags program in Tulsa |
| RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $13,500 | 2025 | to support the Park Patrol program |
| PROJECT ORPHANS INC | TULSA, OK | $12,500 | 2025 | to support Health & Wellness Enhancement program in Creek County |
| CARING COMMUNITY FRIENDS INC | Sapulpa, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | to support the healthy food access programs in Creek county |
| BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | to support Bruins on the Run in Washington County |
| B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | to support your ride voucher program in Washington County |
| STAND 4 JUSTICE MOVEMENT | BIXBY, OK | $9,775 | 2025 | to support your Survivor Empowerment Program |
| FAMILY SAFETY CENTER | TULSA, OK | $9,000 | 2025 | to support Protection Hope and Healing navigator services in Tulsa County |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN TULSA INC | Tulsa, OK | $9,000 | 2025 | Mental and Behavioral Support Services |
| HIV RESOURCE CONSORTIUM INC | TULSA, OK | $8,600 | 2025 | to support Mental Health services |
| YWCA TULSA | Tulsa, OK | $7,500 | 2025 | to support the Community Investment program |
| EMERGENCY INFANT SERVICES | Tulsa, OK | $7,500 | 2025 | Infant Formula Program in Tulsa |
| RESONANCE CENTER FOR WOMEN INC | TULSA, OK | $7,500 | 2025 | to support the Substance Abuse Treatment Program |
| USA BMX FOUNDATION INC | GILBERT, AZ | $7,500 | 2025 | to support your RISE Youth Program in Tulsa County |
| THE SPRING SHELTER INC | Sand Springs, OK | $7,500 | 2025 | to support the Mental health services for survivors of domestic abuse and sex trafficking in Tulsa County |
| JUST THE BEGINNING INC | TULSA, OK | $7,000 | 2025 | to support the #HealthyMatters substance abuse life skills classes |
| FAMILY HOPE HOUSE INC | TULSA, OK | $5,920 | 2025 | to support Behavioral Health Therapy Services in Tulsa County |
| ST JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC | ST LOUIS, MO | $522,737 | 2024 | General Support |
| TULSAS FUTURE INC | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Acceleration Program |
| TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Tulsa, OK | $14,368 | 2024 | to support Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer events |
| TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP OF OKLAHOMA INC | Tulsa, OK | $13,000 | 2024 | North America Ortho Fellowship Grant |
| MET CARES FOUNDATION INC | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | to support your Building Outstanding Outcomes for Students with Trauma (B.O.O.S.T.) initiative program in Tulsa County |
| HOPE CLINIC | Bartlesville, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | to support prescription medications for uninsured and underinsured patients in Tulsa County |
| CHURCHES UNITED FOR CONCERN INC | Bartlesville, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | to support the urgent need food pantry in Washington county |
| CARING COMMUNITY FRIENDS INC | Sapulpa, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | to support the healthy food access programs in Creek county |
ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER INC
$42,101MAP Funding
TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP OF OKLAHOMA INC
$20,000To support the mission of to prepare an orthopaedic surgeon for a career in orthopaedic traumatology and post-traumatic reconstructive surgery
SAMARITAN COUNSELING & GROWTH CENTER INC
$15,000To support the mission of providing affordable counseling services that integrate body, mind and spirit for persons seeking healing, growth, and hope
To support the mission of meeting basic needs and providing opportunities for development and increased independence
To support serving donors and charitable organizations
To support the mission of seeking equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
CARABELLES LEGACY INC
$14,250To support the mission of providing returning-citizen women with job skills, support and second chances through its cafe and mentorship programs
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TULSA
$13,150To support the part-time case manager salary for the Pregnancy Care program in Tulsa County
NOWATA CAN
$12,500To support the mission of providing an opportunity for community organizations and citizens to identify and develop plans of action to address the improvement of the community's overall health
To support the healthy food access programs in Creek county
SUSTAINABLE TULSA INC
$10,000To support the mission of promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability in the Tulsa community.
YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA INC
$10,000To support the mission of to value and accept all youth, supporting and challenging them to embrace their potential.
CASCIA HALL SCHOOL CORPORATION
$10,000To support the missing of educating students in faith, scholarship, and service within an Augustinian tradition.
STAND 4 JUSTICE MOVEMENT
$10,000To support your Survivor Empowerment Program
HARRISON HOPE
$10,000To support the mission of proving compassionate end-of-life care that honors dignity, comfort, and choice
To support the mission of empowering families to achieve self-sufficiency through education and support.
B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION
$7,500To support your ride voucher program in Washington County
To support the mission of fighting food insecurity by bringing fresh food and resources to underserved communities.
To support the Fresh Market and Food Pantry Program in Tulsa County
ST JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC
$1,873,266General Support
BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL
$23,250pledge to Bishop Kelley High School towards Strength/Conditioning Coach and Athletic Trainer salaries
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TULSA
$17,689to support the part-time case manager salary for the Pregnancy Care program in Tulsa County
ST ANDREW COMMUNITY MISSION PROGRAM INC
$15,000to support the Day Labor Food Go Bags program in Tulsa
PROJECT ORPHANS INC
$12,500to support Health & Wellness Enhancement program in Creek County
to support the healthy food access programs in Creek county
BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$10,000to support Bruins on the Run in Washington County
B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION
$10,000to support your ride voucher program in Washington County
STAND 4 JUSTICE MOVEMENT
$9,775to support your Survivor Empowerment Program
to support Protection Hope and Healing navigator services in Tulsa County
USA BMX FOUNDATION INC
$7,500to support your RISE Youth Program in Tulsa County
to support the Mental health services for survivors of domestic abuse and sex trafficking in Tulsa County
JUST THE BEGINNING INC
$7,000to support the #HealthyMatters substance abuse life skills classes
FAMILY HOPE HOUSE INC
$5,920to support Behavioral Health Therapy Services in Tulsa County
ST JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC
$522,737General Support
to support Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer events
TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP OF OKLAHOMA INC
$13,000North America Ortho Fellowship Grant
to support your Building Outstanding Outcomes for Students with Trauma (B.O.O.S.T.) initiative program in Tulsa County
HOPE CLINIC
$10,000to support prescription medications for uninsured and underinsured patients in Tulsa County
CHURCHES UNITED FOR CONCERN INC
$10,000to support the urgent need food pantry in Washington county
to support the healthy food access programs in Creek county