Private foundation · EIN 81-4804827 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Forrest Family 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: 10 grants paid, $114K total, median $5,411. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$114K
Median grant
$5,411
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rejoice Christian School OwassoOwasso, OKContribution$66K
Food Bank of Eastern OklahomaTulsa, OKContribution$5,618
The Bible Church of BartlesvilleBartlesville, OKContribution$5,618
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of OklahomaTulsa, OKContribution$5,412
Little LighthouseTulsa, OKContribution$5,411
Meals on WheelsTulsa, OKContribution$5,411
Family & Children's ServicesTulsa, OKContribution$5,411
Hope Is AliveOklahoma City, OKContribution$5,411
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKContribution$5,329
Village Missions InternationalYukon, OKContribution$5,000

About this foundation

Forrest Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Amber Forrest, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Forrest Family 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 Forrest Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 10 grants, a median of $5,411.

Where does Forrest Family Foundation give?

Oklahoma (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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