Private foundation · EIN 45-6625820 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rathburn Family Charitable Foundation

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: 8 grants paid, $240K total, median $14K. 38% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$240K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in OK
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tulsa Childrens MuseumTulsa, OKCharitable$150K
Angels Saving Those in NeedScottsdale, AZCharitable$25K
Cascia HallTulsa, OKEducational$20K
Little LighthouseTulsa, OKEducational$20K
Volunteers of America ColoradoDenver, COCharitable$7,000
Alternative Horizons CorporationDurango, COCharitable$7,000
LA Plata Youth ServicesDurango, COCharitable$7,000
Durango Montessori SchoolDurango, COEducational$4,000

By state: Oklahoma 3 · Arizona 1 · Colorado 4

About this foundation

Rathburn Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Gary J Rathburn, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Rathburn Family Charitable Foundation 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 Rathburn Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $240K across 8 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Rathburn Family Charitable Foundation give?

Oklahoma (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Colorado (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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