The Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund concentrates its giving in the Oklahoma City area with a strong emphasis on civic arts and cultural institutions, local community infrastructure, and health and youth-serving organizations. It favors large, catalytic gifts—often repeat or multi-grant commitments—to anchor institutions that support placemaking, arts access, and basic health services (including reproductive health). The foundation’s grants also include capacity-building and municipal/community development awards that advance neighborhood revitalization and public programming.
A defining feature of the Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc is its repeated, large commitments to Oklahoma City institutions that anchor arts and civic life. The biggest recent awards include $4,842,500 and $3,206,500 to Oklahoma City Community Foundation for arts, culture and humanities, alongside $1,509,000, $1,500,000, and $1,225,000 to Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center across three years. Those gifts show a pattern of multi-year support for major local organizations rather than one-time funding. The funder also backs health access and community-serving organizations, including safety-net providers and reproductive health groups, as well as projects tied to neighborhood improvement and public programming. Grants to Mollie Spencer Farm Inc, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Historical Society, and Tulsa Community Foundation point to a mix of institution-building, community development, and philanthropy support. The portfolio suggests a local funder that uses substantial grants to support civic infrastructure, arts access, and basic human services in Oklahoma, especially in Oklahoma City.
Arts and culture is the clearest theme in the recent grants list. The fund gave $1,500,000 to Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in 2024 for arts, culture and humanities, then followed with $1,225,000 in 2025 for the same category. It also supported Oklahoma City Ballet with $250,000 in 2024 and Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc with $200,000 in 2025. Health access is another major area: Variety Care received $1,250,000 in 2024 and $358,500 in 2025, while Planned Parenthood Great Plains received $350,000 in 2025 and $250,000 in 2023. Community improvement appears through grants to Mollie Spencer Farm Inc, including $510,000 in 2024 and $460,000 in 2025, plus a $200,000 award to the City of Oklahoma City in 2025. Education also appears through a $500,000 grant to Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation in 2024.
Typical grant sizes sit in a mid-six-figure range, with the distribution at p25 $10,000, median $25,000, and p75 $35,000. The recent grants list also shows that the fund makes much larger catalytic awards alongside smaller grants, especially for anchor institutions. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Variety Care, Mollie Spencer Farm Inc, Planned Parenthood Great Plains, and Green Box Arts Project. The fund is an affiliated fund of OCCF Inc, and its grants fit a pattern of general-purpose, capacity-building, and special-project support rather than a single program category.
$12.5M
$429.8M
$154.8M
$15.7M
Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$35K
CHRISTIAN KEESEE
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Concentrated, high-dollar local philanthropy: a relatively small number of large grants (many repeated across years) to anchor institutions and capital or programmatic priorities. Mix of direct operating/support grants and intermediary funding via community foundations, with a preference for multi-grant relationships rather than one-off small awards.
Notable grantees: Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Variety Care, Green Box Arts Project, United Way of Central Oklahoma
The grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Oklahoma City: 80% of grants go to recipients in Oklahoma, and most named recipients are located in Oklahoma City itself. Tulsa appears as a separate Oklahoma recipient city through Tulsa Community Foundation, and Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, appears in several arts grants. A smaller Colorado presence also includes Colorado Springs through Elite Equine Rescue. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 308 grants going to U.S. organizations.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on arts and cultural institutions, health providers, community improvement projects, and local philanthropy infrastructure. Examples include Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Variety Care, Mollie Spencer Farm Inc, United Way of Central Oklahoma, and Tulsa Community Foundation.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Variety Care, Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Mollie Spencer Farm Inc, and Green Box Arts Project. The pattern suggests recurring support rather than isolated one-time awards.
The stated grant-size distribution is p25 $10,000, median $25,000, and p75 $35,000. The recent grants also include much larger awards, showing that the fund sometimes makes catalytic gifts well above the typical range.
Most grants go to organizations in Oklahoma, and 80% of grants are to recipients in the headquarters state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City is the most common recipient city, with additional grants going to Tulsa, Green Mountain Falls, and Colorado Springs.
Arts and culture, health, community improvement, education, and philanthropy support are the main areas visible in the recent grants. Named awards include Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center for arts and culture, Variety Care for health, Mollie Spencer Farm Inc for community improvement, Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation for education, and United Way of Central Oklahoma for philanthropy and granting support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $3,982,672 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $1,200,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $1,000,000 | 2026 | DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES |
| GREEN BOX | GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, CO | $825,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $514,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| CROOKED OAK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $450,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| MOLLIE SPENCER FARM INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $447,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING |
| VARIETY CARE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $275,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| HONESTLY INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $255,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| FINE ARTS INSTITUTE OF EDMOND | EDMOND, OK | $250,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| ALLIED ARTS OF OKLAHOMA INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $250,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT PLAINS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $200,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $150,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTING FOUNDATIONS |
| ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FUND | NORMAN, OK | $150,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| OKLAHOMANS FOR THE ARTS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $114,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| KRISTIN CHENOWETH ARTS & EDUCATION FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | $100,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| HUNGER FREE OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | $100,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| OKLAHOMA CITY REPERTORY THEATER | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $100,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS | GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, CO | $95,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER |
| UTE PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | CHIPITA PARK, CO | $94,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $87,200 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| TEEN EMPOWER INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $75,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC | EDMOND, OK | $60,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES |
| REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $50,000 | 2026 | FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $50,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| METROPOLITAN BETTER LIVING CENTER INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $40,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER |
| OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S THEATRE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $40,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| POSITIVE TOMORROWS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $40,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| ORMAO DANCE COMPANY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $32,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER |
| CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC | NORMAN, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING |
| STITCHCREW INC | EDMOND, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING |
| SPECIAL CARE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES |
| HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR THE UNINSURED INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $30,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES |
| A CHANCE TO CHANGE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES |
| WILLIAM FREMONT HARN GARDENS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| POSSIBILITIES INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING |
| ARTS COUNCIL OKLAHOMA CITY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| HEARTLINE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER |
| DEADCENTER FILM | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| RED RIDGE NATURE PRESERVE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| D-DENT | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| PASEO ARTISTS ASSOCIATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $30,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| PAINTED SKY OPERA | EDMOND, OK | $25,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | $25,000 | 2026 | MENTAL HEALTH, CRISIS INTERVENTION |
| OKLAHOMA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
| SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER |
| CARPENTER SQUARE THEATRE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25,000 | 2026 | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES |
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$1,000,000DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES
GREEN BOX
$825,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
CROOKED OAK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$450,000EDUCATION
MOLLIE SPENCER FARM INC
$447,500COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING
HONESTLY INC
$255,000HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE
FINE ARTS INSTITUTE OF EDMOND
$250,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
$150,000PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTING FOUNDATIONS
ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FUND
$150,000EDUCATION
OKLAHOMANS FOR THE ARTS
$114,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
KRISTIN CHENOWETH ARTS & EDUCATION FUND
$100,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
OKLAHOMA CITY REPERTORY THEATER
$100,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS
$95,000HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER
UTE PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$94,500EDUCATION
OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$87,200ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
TEEN EMPOWER INC
$75,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
$60,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
METROPOLITAN BETTER LIVING CENTER INC
$40,000HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER
OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S THEATRE INC
$40,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
ORMAO DANCE COMPANY
$32,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER
STITCHCREW INC
$30,000COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING
A CHANCE TO CHANGE
$30,000DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES
WILLIAM FREMONT HARN GARDENS
$30,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
POSSIBILITIES INC
$30,000COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING
DEADCENTER FILM
$30,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
RED RIDGE NATURE PRESERVE INC
$30,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
D-DENT
$30,000HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE
PASEO ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
$30,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
PAINTED SKY OPERA
$25,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
OKLAHOMA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
$25,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
CARPENTER SQUARE THEATRE
$25,000ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES