Private foundation · EIN 73-6090617 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tulsa 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: 28 grants paid, $996K total, median $5,000. 4% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$996K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tulsa Boys HomeTulsa, OKGeneral$222K
Goodwill Industries of TulsaTulsa, OKGeneral$222K
YMCAChicago, ILGeneral$222K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral$222K
Resonance Center for Women IncTulsa, OKGeneral$7,500
The Centre for Individuals With Physical ChallengesltdTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Hope Is Alive Ministries IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral$5,000
Tulsa Debate League IncorporatedTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Boy Scouts of America Indian Nations CouncilTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Newview Oklahoma IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral$5,000
A New Leaf IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
The Spring Shelter IncSand Springs, OKGeneral$5,000
Pause4paws IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
BeheardTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Avanzando Juntos CorpTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Domestic Violence Intervention ServicesTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Clarehouse IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Global GardensTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Camp Fire Green Country IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Girls Scouts of Eastern OklahomaTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Revitalize T-Town IncTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
Harvest HouseTulsa, OKGeneral$2,500
Transitional Living Centers of Oklahoma IncTulsa, OKGeneral$2,500
Operation Aware of OklahomaTulsa, OKGeneral$2,500
Phoenix Rising FoundationJenks, OKGeneral$2,500
The Parent Child Center of Tulsa IncTulsa, OKGeneral$2,500
Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OKGeneral$2,500

By state: Oklahoma 26 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Tulsa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of First National Bank & Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1943. 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $996K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Tulsa Foundation give?

Oklahoma (26 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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