Avery Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Avery Family Trust is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $711,297 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $711,297 | 17 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 19 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Avery Family Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Avery Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 17 | $977,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Opera | Performing arts | $275,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Performing arts | $180,000 |
| The Simon Estes Foundation | Annual fund | $150,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Performing arts | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Intimidators Inc | Annual fund | $33,000 |
| Rock Fire Department | Annual fund | $31,000 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation | Animal care | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Annual fund | $30,000 |
| Tulsa SPCA | Animal care | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma Premier Fastpitch Club | Annual fund | $26,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Animal care | $25,000 |
| Up With Trees | Annual fund | $22,000 |
| Chamber Music Tulsa | Performing arts | $20,000 |
| Circle Cinema Foundation | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue Inc | Animal care | $20,000 |
| Osage County Historical Society | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Performing arts | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Oratorio Chorus | Performing arts | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Midfirst Bank
Questions people ask
Does Avery Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avery Family Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Avery Family Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Midfirst Bank (Trustee).
What does Avery Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.