Grantmaking public charity · EIN 73-1574370
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Tulsa, OK
George Kaiser Family Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Tulsa, OK. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $83.8M in grants paid across 399 grants, with $5.09B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Community Action Project of Tulsa, Housing Partners of Tulsa Inc and Still She Rises Tulsa.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check George Kaiser Family Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
GKFF maintains minutes from all Board of Directors' meetings and keeps a record of all grants awarded using MicroEdge Gifts software. A Grant Agreement letter accompanies each grant award, wherein the conditions associated with the grantee's use of the funds are outlined. Grantees are required to sign and return the grant agreement. In addition, grantees must submit either 6-month or 12-month progress reports on the charitable activities and outcomes accomplished with the grant award.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) is a charitable organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The foundation is a Type I supporting organization of the Tulsa Community Foundation as described in IRC Section 509(a)(3). The foundation is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through investments in early childhood education, community health, social services and civic enhancement.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Action Project of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | BEST OECP+Match Program Grant FY25 | $20,163,905 |
| Housing Partners of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Choice Neighborhood Application: Comanche Park(over five years) | $10,750,000 |
| Still She Rises Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Fy25 General Operating Fund | $2,427,574 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | BEST Healthy Steps Program Grant FY25 | $2,379,616 |
| Grand Lake Mental Health Ctr Inc | Tulsa, OK | Capital Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | InvestNorth Community Fund TCF Invest North Quick | $2,000,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Tulsa, OK | Women in Recovery | $1,718,423 |
| Tulsa City-County Health Depart | Tulsa, OK | BEST Family Advocates | $1,585,541 |
| Tulsa Educare Inc | Tulsa, OK | BEST Early Learning Works | $1,577,326 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Greenwood Rising PRI Loan Forgiveness | $1,527,536 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Federal Funding Account at TCF: Build Back Better | $1,500,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | TulsaResponds Fund TCF: 2025 Operating Support | $1,432,059 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Take Control Initiative Fund at TCF: 2025 Operating Support | $1,407,052 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Flat Rock Creek Terrace Project | $1,400,000 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | BEST Family Connects Program Grant FY25 | $1,275,785 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | BEST Take Control Initiative Fund TCF | $1,180,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Women's Health | $1,054,000 |
| City Year Inc | Tulsa, OK | Whole School Whole Child Student Impact, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition | $1,000,000 |
| Counseling & Recovery Serv of OK | Tulsa, OK | Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | BEST TBEI (Community Based Doula Program) | $950,588 |
| Madison Strategies Group | Tulsa, OK | General Operating; Tulsa Community WorkAdvance; Due North; NextUp | $869,400 |
| Endeavor NWA Entrepreneurs | Fayetteville, AR | Endeavor Tulsa Office | $750,000 |
| Neighbors Along the Line | Tulsa, OK | Neighbors Along the Line Renovation, Expansion Project | $750,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | BEST Strong Tomorrows | $655,196 |
| University of Oklahoma Found Inc | Tulsa, OK | Early Childhood Education Loan Forgiveness Study | $653,815 |
The 25 largest of 399 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Oklahoma$80.1M · 365 grants
- Arkansas$1.03M · 4 grants
- Illinois$450K · 1 grant
- North Carolina$369K · 4 grants
- California$352K · 3 grants
- Massachusetts$329K · 1 grant
- Florida$300K · 1 grant
- Minnesota$275K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$195K · 9 grants
- Texas$155K · 2 grants
- New York$120K · 3 grants
- Colorado$45K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does George Kaiser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check George Kaiser Family Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does George Kaiser Family Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $83,811,354 in grants paid (399 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has George Kaiser Family Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Community Action Project of Tulsa (OK), $20.2M, Housing Partners of Tulsa Inc (OK), $10.8M, Still She Rises Tulsa (OK), $2.43M, The Parent Child Center of Tulsa (OK), $2.38M and Grand Lake Mental Health Ctr Inc (OK), $2M.