Mary K Oxley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary K Oxley Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $614,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$614,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $527,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $1.1 million | 37 | $25.6 million |
| 2024 | $527,000 | 37 | $29.0 million |
| 2025 | $614,000 | 47 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
Mary K Oxley Foundation 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 Mary K Oxley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 25 | $336,000 |
| New York | 7 | $141,500 |
| Florida | 8 | $69,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $26,500 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame | Capital project's | $100,000 |
| Baptist Health Lexington Foundation Inc | Cardiac research | $50,000 |
| Race Track Chaplaincy of America | Member program | $50,000 |
| Baptist Health Lexington Foundation Inc | Volta/s-icd research | $50,000 |
| Aspen Community United Methodist Church | 2025 program support | $25,000 |
| Thoroughbred Charities of America LTD | 2025 rescue program | $25,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Center Foundation | Karen e manioin eid | $25,000 |
| Old Friends Equine | 2025 program support | $15,000 |
| The Lord's Place | 2025 program support | $15,000 |
| Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Fdn | Alliance program | $15,000 |
| Best | Dinner backstretch | $10,000 |
| Blue Grass Farms Charities | 2025 program support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Food for glades area | $10,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Fdn Inc | Research project | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy | 2025 program support | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Polo & Hall of Frame | 2025 operations | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame | 2025 museum ball | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame | 2025 annual support | $10,000 |
| Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund | 2025 disabled jockey | $10,000 |
| The Backside Learning Center | 2025 program support | $10,000 |
| The Jockey Club Foundation | Safety net program | $10,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Inc | Ok/ky retire farms | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | "equine nocardia" | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville | Colorectal surgery | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville | Surgical projects | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army-Southern California Div | 2025 wild fires | $10,000 |
| Stable Recovery | 2025 program support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Memory jim carter | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Kentucky | May, 2025 storms | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | 2025 ca wildfires | $10,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Efforts conservation | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Conservancy | 2025 program support | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket Inc | 2025 program support | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Derby Museum | Program support 2025 | $5,000 |
| Race for Education | 2025 program support | $5,000 |
| Wesley Manor Retirement Community Inc | 2025 patient care | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy | Race for grace | $2,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | 2025 program support | $2,000 |
| Woodford Humane Society | Spay/neuter program | $2,000 |
| Aspen Community United Methodist Church | "peak" kenya | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Oxley
- Debbie Oxley
- Thomas E Rains
- R H Harbaugh
Questions people ask
Does Mary K Oxley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary K Oxley Foundation give?
$614,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary K Oxley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John C Oxley (Trustee), Debbie Oxley (Trustee), Thomas E Rains (Cfo) and R H Harbaugh (Trustee).
What does Mary K Oxley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.