Otha H Grimes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Otha H Grimes Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $800,000 | 4 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 4 | $21.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 4 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
Otha H Grimes 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 Otha H Grimes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 3 | $750,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | To provide scholarships to students | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma Career Tech Foundation | To provide scholarships to students | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | To provide scholarships to students | $250,000 |
| University of the Ozarks | To provide scholarships to students | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Henke III
- Allyson Brooke Hawley
- Michael D Hall
Questions people ask
Does Otha H Grimes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otha H Grimes Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Otha H Grimes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank Henke III (Trustee), Allyson Brooke Hawley (Trustee) and Michael D Hall (Trustee).
What does Otha H Grimes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.