Community foundation · EIN 73-1554474
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Tulsa, OK. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $162M in grants paid across 3,586 grants, with $1.07B in total assets. Its largest grants went to George Kaiser Family Foundation, Greenwood Rising Inc and River Parks Authority Tgp Bridge.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Tulsa Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
As part of its due diligence procedures and prior to grant disbursement, tcf verifies that a domestic grantee is a 170(b)(1)(a) organization by referring to publication 78, candid, or relevant documentation provided by the grantee (irs determination letter, mission statement, program objectives and accomplishments, governing board members, recent financial statements, forms 990, etc.). when necessary, for other grantees, tcf exercises expenditure responsibility (collecting necessary information, requiring reports and a final accounting of funds, etc.) or equivalency determination. grant agreements, terms of which self-execute upon negotiation of the grant or wire, accompany all approved grants.
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
Tcf is organized and operated for chartibale purposes primarily for the long term benefit of the tulsa metropolitan area and eastern oklahoma charitable causes.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $24,355,075 |
| Greenwood Rising Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $16,603,301 |
| River Parks Authority Tgp Bridge | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $7,500,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Inc | Owasso, OK | General Operations | $7,100,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Jersey City, NJ | General Operations | $5,000,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $3,690,975 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $2,914,830 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General Operations | $2,616,554 |
| Midwayusa Foundation Inc | Columbia, MO | General Operations | $2,300,000 |
| City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma | Broken Arrow, OK | General Operations | $2,284,093 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, MN | General Operations | $2,000,000 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $1,984,591 |
| Native American Connections Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $1,888,000 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,575,000 |
| Charmeck Family Justice Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | General Operations | $1,505,000 |
| Zoe La | Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $1,350,000 |
| Augustine Institute Inc | Greenwood Village, CO | General Operations | $1,300,000 |
| Tulsa Library Trust | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $1,275,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General Operations | $1,271,725 |
| Parish of Christ the King | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $1,261,864 |
| City of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $1,084,731 |
| Pga Foundation Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Operations | $1,050,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund | Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Omnia Assisted Living Residence Inc | Ardmore, OK | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Watts of Love | Downers Grove, IL | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
The 25 largest of 3,586 grants listed on the return. 2,520 grants to individuals ($2.69M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Oklahoma$112M · 463 grants
- New Jersey$5.2M · 8 grants
- Texas$4.04M · 109 grants
- North Carolina$3.56M · 28 grants
- District of Columbia$3.45M · 30 grants
- Florida$2.93M · 19 grants
- Arizona$2.88M · 34 grants
- Missouri$2.88M · 28 grants
- Minnesota$2.86M · 9 grants
- New York$2.02M · 31 grants
- California$1.84M · 18 grants
- Colorado$1.79M · 27 grants
Quick answers
Does Tulsa Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Tulsa Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Tulsa Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $162,419,283 in grants paid (3,586 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Tulsa Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to George Kaiser Family Foundation (OK), $24.4M, Greenwood Rising Inc (OK), $16.6M, River Parks Authority Tgp Bridge (OK), $7.5M, Trinity Presbyterian Church Inc (OK), $7.1M and Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (NJ), $5M.