Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $168,200. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$168,200
- Assets$100 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 78 | $90.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 85 | $100 million |
How to apply
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 75 | $1.8 million |
| Utah | 1 | $168,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | Best friends + common bonds: bring okla to no-kill by 2025 | $168,200 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Pearl jackson cross timbers preserve and flint hills initiative | $150,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | General operating support | $78,000 |
| Dove Schools Inc | Enriching elementary education through music and visual arts | $75,000 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation | Readokc book mobile or all city concerts | $75,000 |
| Paseo Artists Association Inc | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting Inc | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Association of Conservation Dist | Yard by yard urban conservation financial assistance | $60,000 |
| Trinity School | General operating support | $60,000 |
| KCSC Classical Radio Foundation | Enhancing oklahoma's cultural landscape | $50,000 |
| Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community College Foundation | Digital cinema lighting package | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Humane Society | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Pets and People Humane Society Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Race Dance Collective | Race the space and race's hip hop nutcracker | $40,000 |
| University of Science & Arts of Ok Fdn Inc | Wild turkey habitat conservation and educational forest | $40,000 |
| Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma | Garden oaks community center | $35,000 |
| Pollard Theatre Company | 2024-2025 season sponsorship | $35,000 |
| Newview Oklahoma | Art enrichment program for low vision and blind oklahomans | $31,500 |
| Austin Hartel Dance Company | Oklahoma international dance festival | $30,000 |
| Bella Foundation SPCA | At risk pet owner veterinary assistance / organizational capacity building | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Kosu expansion | $30,000 |
| Frontier Media Group | Educating oklahomans through investigative journalism | $29,000 |
| Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue Inc | Medical for the kittens! | $27,280 |
| Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries of Oklahoma Inc | New day camp-breaking the general cycles of incarceration | $25,000 |
| Great Expectations Foundation Inc | Great expectations school transformation model | $25,000 |
| Norman Arts and Humanities Council | Nac's mainsite contemporary arts & exhibits | $25,000 |
| Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program Inc | Healthy horses create healthy bodies | $23,500 |
| Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Inc | 2024 graduation ceremony costs | $20,000 |
| Putnam City Public Schools Foundation | Yes! Grants for fine arts | $20,000 |
| Cimarron Circuit Opera Company | Cimarron opera presents: the gondoliers | $19,000 |
| Black Liberated Arts Center Inc | General operating support | $18,000 |
| Library Endowment Trust of the Metropolitan Library System of Ok County | Oklahoma contemporary art reference library | $18,000 |
| Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma | General operating support | $18,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum | Custom fabricated magazine stand and lobby signage installation | $15,463 |
| Artform | Ocac donor wall | $15,185 |
| League of Women Voters of Oklahoma | 2024 voter guide | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian K Keesee
- Max Weitzenhoffer
- Rebecca McCubbin
- Joy Reed Belt
- Robert Clements
- Louisa McCune
- Kelley Barnes
- George Records
- Glenna Tanenbaum
- David F Griffin
- Henry J Hood
- Aimee Harlow
- Bob Anthony
- Amanda Kirkpatrick Lawler
- Liz Eickman
Questions people ask
Does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christian K Keesee (Chairman), Max Weitzenhoffer (President), Rebecca McCubbin (Vice President) and Joy Reed Belt (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.