Commonwealth Foundation
Accepts applications
Commonwealth Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $552,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$552,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $485,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $418,000 | 15 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $485,500 | 20 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $552,500 | 17 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Randi S Wightman 2125 E 32nd Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105-2221 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 744-5222, jturner@firststuartcorp.com |
| What to submit | Letter detailing organization, purpose & amount & use of request, copy of 501(c)(3) letter. |
| Restrictions | Must be an entity described in IRS secs 501(c)(3) & 170(c)(2). |
What Commonwealth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $502,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Educational Television Authority | General fund | $75,000 |
| The Gilcrease Museum Management Trust | General fund | $75,000 |
| The University of Tulsa | General fund | $75,000 |
| George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center | Fred n wightman endowed fund for ecological stewardship | $50,000 |
| Green Country Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | General fund | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Tulsa History | General fund | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | General fund | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Volunteers of America Oklahoma | General fund | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Green Country | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Policy Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Rising Alternative School Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Pencil Box | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Frontier Media Group Inc | General fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Randi S Wightman
- Malcolm S Wightman
- Kathleen W Vaughn
Questions people ask
Does Commonwealth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Commonwealth Foundation give?
$552,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Commonwealth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randi S Wightman (Trustee), Malcolm S Wightman (Trustee) and Kathleen W Vaughn (Trustee).
What does Commonwealth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.