Inasmuch Foundation
Accepts applications
Inasmuch Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.5 million in 183 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.5 million
- Number of grants183
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$507 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $30.9 million the year before.
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18.7 million | 372 | $548 million |
| 2023 | $30.9 million | 351 | $572 million |
| 2024 | $13.5 million | 183 | $507 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Roberts 600 N Robinson Avenue Suite 1120, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 604-5292 |
| What to submit | Inasmuch foundation, created by edith kinney gaylord in 1982, invests in organizations that effect the greatest positive outcome for oklahomans. Funding priorities are education, health and human services and community enhancement. Ethics and excellence in journalism foundation, created by edith kinney gaylord in 1982, invests in the future of journalism by building the ethics, skills and opportunities needed to advance principled, probing news and information now and for the future. Funding priorities are investigative reporting, professional development and youth education. |
| Deadlines | Foundation: 5:00 cst february 15th or august 15th ethic & excellence: 5:00 cst may 15th or nov. 15T |
| Restrictions | All income from inasmuch foundation, except costs of administration and possible taxes, has been designated by the founder for charitable and educational purposes. All distributions must meet the definition of a "qualifying distribution" as set forth in section 4942(g) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or applicable provisions of other federal tax laws. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Inasmuch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 147 | $20.0 million |
| Colorado | 12 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $183,334 |
| Missouri | 2 | $150,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $68,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Okc | Fuel okc general operating ($4,000,000; 2-year grant) | $2.0 million |
| Fuel Okc | Fuel okc general operating ($4,000,000; 2-year grant) | $2.0 million |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Ou health sciences center proposal: pharmacy ($1.5m), allied health ($1.5m), and neurology ($2m) | $2.0 million |
| Crossroads Renewal Project | Grant modified (7.17.2024): crossroads renewal project (installment grant: $150,000; $1,850,000) | $1.9 million |
| The Verge Foundation | Capital & general operating ($1,150,000) | $1.1 million |
| Key to Home (City of Oklahoma City) | Key to home initiative ($2,500,000) | $1.0 million |
| Key to Home (City of Oklahoma City) | Key to home partnership (installment grant; $2,000,000) | $1.0 million |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation | 2025 general operating ($105,000); 2024-2026 sponsorships ($145,000); capital campaign ($2,000,000) | $750,000 |
| Center of Family Love | Career training and development center (installment grant; $1,000,000) | $500,000 |
| Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation | Improving and expanding the ophthalmic workforce in oklahoma (three-year grant; $750,000) | $500,000 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | Grants: expedition africa | $500,000 |
| Remerge | Remerge community center building expansion ($500,000) | $500,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Ou health sciences center proposal: pharmacy ($1.5m), allied health ($1.5m), and neurology ($2m) | $500,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Ou health sciences center proposal: pharmacy ($1.5m), allied health ($1.5m), and neurology ($2m) | $500,000 |
| Rainbow Fleet | General operating ($110,000), construction for eec expansion, architect planning and design, classroom furniture and equipment, staff relocation for eec expansion, ipads for brightwheel implementation (290,000) | $400,000 |
| Santa Fe South Schools | Santa fe south aoa academic initiative support ($750,000) | $400,000 |
| Healthy Minds Policy Initiative | Oklahoma city mental health needs assessment ($300,000) | $300,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Workforce development ($250,000) & agency professional development ($18,000) | $268,000 |
| Fields and Futures Foundation | C.b. Cameron park soccer project ($250,000) | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Mansion | Grants: oklahoma first family residence | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma Public School Resource Center | Opsrc and fuel okc general operating ($750,000 over 3 years, $300,000, $225,000, $225,000) | $225,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | Grant modified (8.22.2025) to rescind $100,000 for merger: general operating ($75,000), chief compliance officer position ($140,000), crm/jesus house merger ($100,000), & hearts of hope luncheon ($2,500) ($317,500) | $217,500 |
| Community Health Partnership | Pikes peak continuum of care general operating (two-year grant; $200,000) | $200,000 |
| Dove Schools | Expansion expenses ($200,000) | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Foundation | Matching funds for clearinghouse ($125,000) and general operating ($75,000) | $200,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services | General operating (1,000,000 over 5 years) and shine a light gala sponsorship (10,000) | $200,000 |
| City Care | General operating ($150,000) | $150,000 |
| Crossroads Renewal Project | Grant modified (7.17.2024): crossroads renewal project (installment grant: $150,000; $1,850,000) | $150,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | General operating support 2023-2025 ( $300,000; 2-year grant; $150,000/year) | $150,000 |
| Miami Foundation | Newsmatch 2024 ($150,000) | $150,000 |
| Palomar | General operating ($150,000) | $150,000 |
| The Place | General operating (two-year grant; $100,000) & capital ($50,000) | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County | General operating ($125,000) | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | General operating (two-year grant; $100,000) | $100,000 |
| Cleats for Kids | Okc facility renovation ($100,000) | $100,000 |
| Greccio Housing | General operating (two-year grant; $100,000) | $100,000 |
| Homeward Pikes Peak | General operating (two-year grant; $100,000) | $100,000 |
| Investigative Reporters and Editors | General operating ($200,000; 2-year grant) | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | Oklahoma city general operating ($100,000) | $100,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Base camp capital campaign ($100,00) | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew W Roff
- David F Griffin
- Jill Tiefenthaler
- Patrick T Rooney
- Robert J Ross
- Julie Jividen
- Richard Davis
- Sarah Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Inasmuch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Foundation: 5:00 cst february 15th or august 15th ethic & excellence: 5:00 cst may 15th or nov. 15T.
How much does Inasmuch Foundation give?
$13.5 million in tax year 2024, across 183 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Inasmuch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew W Roff (Director), David F Griffin (Director), Jill Tiefenthaler (Director) and Patrick T Rooney (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Inasmuch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.