Private foundation · EIN 20-2372810 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $298K total, median $10K. 68% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$298K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OK
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 15 of 22 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Churchcraft IncTulsa, OKFor education purposes$35K
On the Rock MinistriesBartlesville, OKFor education supplies and equipment$30K
Oklahoma Weslyean UniversityBartlesville, OKFor education purposes$25K
World Baseball OutreachTulsa, OKFor education supplies and equipment$10K
Operation Hope Prison MinistryTulsa, OKFor education supplies and equipment$10K
Hearts for Hearing FoundationOklahoma City, OKFor education musical instrutments$10K
Impact Latin AmericaSeattle, WAFor education purposes$10K
Scott Carter FoundationTulsa, OKFor medical research and treatment$10K
Heart of Route 66 Auto MuseumSapulpa, OKEducation$10K
East West Ministries InternationalPlano, TXEducation$10K
Balcony Women IncTulsa, OKFor community care$8,000
Restore Hope MinistriesTulsa, OKFor medical food and supplies$5,000
Stand in the Gap IncTulsa, OKFor education supplies$5,000
The Humane Society of the OzarksFayetville, ARFor community supplies and care$5,000
Western Yell Church of ChristHavana, ARFor community care$5,000

By state: Oklahoma 15 · Kentucky 1 · Arkansas 3 · Washington 1 · Texas 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Mark Springer, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $298K across 22 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (15 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Arkansas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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