To strengthen Tulsa and surrounding communities by stewarding philanthropic assets, supporting donors, investing in community-led solutions, and providing resources and services to nonprofits and students.
Tulsa Community Foundation’s recent grantmaking is marked by very large general-operations awards to place-based and institution-building organizations. The single largest grant in the file is $31,341,440 to Midway USA Foundation Inc for general operations, and the foundation also made an eight-figure award of $24,355,075 to George Kaiser Family Foundation for general operations in 2025. Those grants sit alongside support for Tulsa-based civic, education, and service organizations, including Greenwood Rising Inc and Tulsa Area United Way, showing a pattern of backing groups with broad operating needs rather than narrowly restricted projects. The foundation’s profile combines donor stewardship with direct community investment, and its recent awards include both recurring partners and a mix of local and out-of-state recipients. In the record provided, grants also reach institutions tied to education, parks, hunger relief, and legal services, indicating a portfolio that supports organizational continuity across several community systems. Across the file, the foundation appears to use its resources to reinforce established nonprofits and long-term community infrastructure.
In nonprofit support, Tulsa Community Foundation made a $16,603,301 general-operations grant to Greenwood Rising Inc and a $3,158,280 general-operations grant to Tulsa Area United Way, both in Tulsa. In public-space and community-infrastructure work, it gave $7,500,000 to River Parks Authority Tgp Bridge for general operations and $5,900,000 to Tulsa's Gathering Place (aka Tgp River Parks Authority) for general operations. Education and scholarship-related support also appears in the record: the foundation awarded $3,690,975 to University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc and $2,314,938 to University of Tulsa, each for general operations. The grant list further shows hardship-oriented giving, including $2,029,198 to Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless for general operations and $2,650,000 to Still She Rises Inc for general operations.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent file also contains several very large operating grants, which suggests a mixed portfolio that includes both smaller awards and major institutional support. Recipients recur across multiple years: Ggp Parks LLC, Gkff Best LLC, Midway USA Foundation Inc, Trinity Presbyterian Church Inc, Tulsa's Gathering Place, Tulsa Area United Way, University of Tulsa, and Still She Rises Inc all appear more than once. Tulsa Community Foundation is a mixed community foundation, funds individuals is false, and it makes program-related investments. No application process is shown in the data provided.
$158.6M
$1.1B
$297.9M
$209M
Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$35K
About 24% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Tulsa Community Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 5,059 | $494.7M | 99.9% |
| 2 | Canada | 2 | $20K |
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Most grants go to recipients in the United States, with 5,059 U.S. grants and 2 in Canada. By count, Texas is the top recipient state, while 24% of grants go to recipients in Oklahoma, the foundation’s HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Columbia, Jersey City, Anniston, and Saint Peter. The file shows a strong concentration in Oklahoma and nearby regional markets, alongside a smaller set of awards beyond the state.
The recent grants are heavily focused on nonprofit organizations and institutions receiving general-operations support. Examples in the file include Greenwood Rising Inc, Tulsa Area United Way, River Parks Authority Tgp Bridge, Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, and University of Tulsa, all funded for general operations.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Ggp Parks LLC, Gkff Best LLC, Midway USA Foundation Inc, Trinity Presbyterian Church Inc, Tulsa's Gathering Place, Tulsa Area United Way, University of Tulsa, and Still She Rises Inc.
The grant-size distribution shows $10,000 at the 25th percentile, a $15,000 median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent file also includes much larger operating grants, so the portfolio ranges from modest awards to major institutional support.
By count, Texas is the top recipient state. Oklahoma is also a major destination, with 24% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state.
The recent record shows support for nonprofit operations, scholarships and education, disaster relief and hardship assistance, medical assistance programs, and community initiatives. Named recipients in the file include institutions tied to parks, hunger relief, legal services, and education.
PHIL LAKIN JR
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| 3 | Other Countries | 1 | $31K | 0.0% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $24,355,075 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GREENWOOD RISING INC | TULSA, OK | $16,603,301 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| RIVER PARKS AUTHORITY TGP BRIDGE | TULSA, OK | $7,500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC | OWASSO, OK | $7,100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $5,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC | TULSA, OK | $3,690,975 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA AREA UNITED WAY | TULSA, OK | $2,914,830 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION | OWASSO, OK | $2,616,554 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION INC | COLUMBIA, MO | $2,300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA | BROKEN ARROW, OK | $2,284,093 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE | SAINT PETER, MN | $2,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | $1,984,591 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,888,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,575,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHARMECK FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $1,505,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ZOE LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,350,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE INC | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $1,300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA LIBRARY TRUST | TULSA, OK | $1,275,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $1,271,725 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING | TULSA, OK | $1,261,864 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | $1,084,731 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PGA FOUNDATION INC | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $1,050,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OMNIA ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE INC | ARDMORE, OK | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WATTS OF LOVE | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $959,205 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| STILL SHE RISES INC | TULSA, OK | $935,313 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | TULSA, OK | $891,300 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA PUBLIC SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $840,729 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT PLAINS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $816,963 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ANAGO PARTNERS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $750,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, OK | $671,735 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $631,170 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GO FOR GREAT SCHOOLS INC | TULSA, OK | $616,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL | TULSA, OK | $615,160 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| RESTORE HOPE MINISTRIES | TULSA, OK | $602,650 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $601,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH | BIXBY, OK | $600,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| 1ST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM INC | TULSA, OK | $600,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP | CHARLOTTE, NC | $594,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | TULSA, OK | $580,280 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | DENTON, TX | $580,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $576,056 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART | TULSA, OK | $558,115 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | BOONE, IA | $545,900 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | TULSA, OK | $531,957 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKTOBERFEST INC | TULSA, OK | $504,650 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | COLUMBIA, SC | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHRISTIAN CAMPS OF PITTSBURGH INC | BOSWELL, PA | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| REFORMED YOUTH MOVEMENT INC | VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | $484,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$24,355,075GENERAL OPERATIONS
GREENWOOD RISING INC
$16,603,301GENERAL OPERATIONS
RIVER PARKS AUTHORITY TGP BRIDGE
$7,500,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC
$7,100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND
$5,000,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC
$3,690,975GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA AREA UNITED WAY
$2,914,830GENERAL OPERATIONS
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
$2,616,554GENERAL OPERATIONS
MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION INC
$2,300,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA
$2,284,093GENERAL OPERATIONS
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
$2,000,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
$1,984,591GENERAL OPERATIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS INC
$1,888,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC
$1,575,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHARMECK FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER INC
$1,505,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
ZOE LA
$1,350,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE INC
$1,300,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA LIBRARY TRUST
$1,275,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC
$1,271,725GENERAL OPERATIONS
PARISH OF CHRIST THE KING
$1,261,864GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY OF TULSA
$1,084,731GENERAL OPERATIONS
PGA FOUNDATION INC
$1,050,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OMNIA ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE INC
$1,000,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND
$1,000,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
WATTS OF LOVE
$1,000,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
NATURE CONSERVANCY INC
$959,205GENERAL OPERATIONS
STILL SHE RISES INC
$935,313GENERAL OPERATIONS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$891,300GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA PUBLIC SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
$840,729GENERAL OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT PLAINS
$816,963GENERAL OPERATIONS
ANAGO PARTNERS INC
$750,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$671,735GENERAL OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$631,170GENERAL OPERATIONS
GO FOR GREAT SCHOOLS INC
$616,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL
$615,160GENERAL OPERATIONS
RESTORE HOPE MINISTRIES
$602,650GENERAL OPERATIONS
MAYO CLINIC
$601,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
$600,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
1ST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM INC
$600,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP
$594,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$580,280GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
$580,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON
$576,056GENERAL OPERATIONS
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART
$558,115GENERAL OPERATIONS
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$545,900GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$531,957GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKTOBERFEST INC
$504,650GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$500,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHRISTIAN CAMPS OF PITTSBURGH INC
$500,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
REFORMED YOUTH MOVEMENT INC
$484,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
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