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.
Focus Areas
Nonprofit support and endowmentsScholarships and educationDisaster relief and hardship assistanceMedical assistance programsCommunity initiatives
general operating supportunrestricted/core fundingoverhead/administrative expense coverage
About Tulsa Community Foundation
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.
What Tulsa Community Foundation Funds
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.
How Tulsa Community Foundation Gives
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$158.6M
Total Assets
$1.1B
Total Revenue
$297.9M
Total Expenses
$209M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$35K
Geographic Reach
National53 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Tulsa Community Foundation Funds
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
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organizational general operationsoperational sustainabilityscholarships/scholarship funding
Where Tulsa Community Foundation Makes Grants
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tulsa Community Foundation
What kinds of organizations does Tulsa Community Foundation support?
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.
Does Tulsa Community Foundation make recurring grants to the same recipients?
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.
What is the typical grant size?
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.
Where does the foundation give most often?
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.
What does the grant portfolio suggest about focus areas?
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.
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Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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$20K
0.0%
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.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Tulsa Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)
Explorer Pipeline Partner Agency Program
community benefitnonprofit capacitycorporate giving priorities
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization with a primary address in Tulsa, Rogers, or Wagoner County. Applications must include all required attachments: IRS Determination Letter, current Board of Directors list, biography for CEO or top-level executive, most recent strategic plan, most recent 990, and most recently audited financial statements.
Open nowCloses in 23 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: Up to $1K
Eye Concerns Assistance Fund
Medical prostheticsEye careFacial prostheses+1 more
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. Priority is given to programs that counsel and educate indigent persons in connection with healthcare and prosthetic services, provide other types of medically necessary facial prostheses, and/or contract with surgeons to perform surgery that better supports an eye prosthesis.
Open nowCloses in 23 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: $3K – $50K
Victor R. Schock Financial Literacy Fund
Financial literacyFinancial education
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma whose mission is to promote financial literacy. Priority is given to programs that serve residents in NE Oklahoma, impact a large number of people, show proof of program sustainability, and/or align with the 14 topics identified in Oklahoma’s Personal Financial Literacy Academic Standards.
Open nowCloses in 23 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: Up to $5K
AHCT Foundation Fund
artshumanities
Who can apply: Open to competitive applications from nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on arts and humanities and organized as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. Entities with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are also eligible. Organizations must be located in the Tulsa metropolitan statistical area.
Mocha Small Business Enterprise and Education Fund
Small business developmentEntrepreneurshipBusiness education+2 more
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. Priority given to programs that advance entrepreneurship and business education, support Oklahoma small businesses through public, private, nonprofit, or economic development partnerships, educate small business owners on business planning, financial planning, management, and growth, or teach youth about small business and the American free enterprise system.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. One application is required and applies for both opportunities. Pediatric Healthcare Fund supports programs addressing the health needs of low-income children in Tulsa County; priority to organizations providing pediatric physical and mental health services or special needs education to uninsured, underinsured, or underserved children under 18, and projects must expand capacity or enhance existing services. Programs funded primarily through state appropriations are not eligible. Wellness and Home Health Fund supports wellness and home health programs serving individuals in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, with priority to organizations serving those unable to pay for services; grant requests may not exceed 50% of the total program or project budget.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations seeking fund services, fiscal sponsorship or similar support; specific program eligibility described on the Nonprofit Funds & Services page.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
