Learning Bridge Foundation
Accepts applications
Learning Bridge Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,571 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$245,571
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $236,789 the year before.
32% 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 | $236,789 | 37 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $245,571 | 28 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matt Theis 13802 Crystal Harbor, Pearland, TX 77584 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 688-1301 |
| What to submit | Contact mr. Theis for scholarship application |
| Restrictions | Scholarship applicants will have limited financial resources. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Learning Bridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15 | $171,821 |
| Texas | 9 | $43,750 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Theological Seminary (Endowed Charitable Fund) | General support | $90,000 |
| Osu Foundation (General Scholarship Endowment) | General support | $15,000 |
| Asbury Church (Baltic Seminary) | General support | $10,000 |
| Clarehouse | General support | $10,000 |
| International Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Santa Christmas Fund (Salvation Army) | General support | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University (Scholarship) | General support | $10,000 |
| Valiant Cross Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Wpy Mainsprings | General support | $6,000 |
| Horizons International (Lebanon and Andrea Livingston) | General support | $5,000 |
| Horizons International (Matching Challenge) | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jacinto College (Scholarship) | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas State (Scholarship) | General support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Houston - Clear Lake | General support | $5,000 |
| University of North Texas | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma (Scholarship) | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Texas - San Antonio | General support | $5,000 |
| Osu Foundation (Orange Passion Matching Challenge) | General support | $5,000 |
| The Griffin School | General support | $5,000 |
| Igf (Gary and Ann Murphy) | General support | $5,000 |
| Building All Children | General support | $2,591 |
| Asbury Seminary | General support | $2,500 |
| Operation Hope | General support | $2,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | General support | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| College of the Mainland (Scholarship) | General support | $1,250 |
| Tulsa Teacher's Association (Lunch) | General support | $730 |
Officers and trustees
- Drew Phillips
- Matt Theis
- Melinda Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Learning Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Learning Bridge Foundation give?
$245,571 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Learning Bridge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Drew Phillips (President), Matt Theis (Vice-President) and Melinda Phillips (Officer).
What does Learning Bridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.