Thanks Oklahoma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thanks Oklahoma Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
25% 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 | $825,000 | 8 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 9 | $22.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 8 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Thanks Oklahoma 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 Thanks Oklahoma Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Ok Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Mercy | Charitable | $400,000 |
| United Way | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Center of Family Love | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Teem | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St BJ'S Pantry for the Homeless | Charitable | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara B Willis
- Carol B Morrisettee
- James M Brown
- Kathryn E Ryan
- Robert R Brown
- Steven P Brown
- William J Brown
- Patricia B McGraw
Questions people ask
Does Thanks Oklahoma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thanks Oklahoma Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Thanks Oklahoma Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara B Willis (Trustee), Carol B Morrisettee (Trustee), James M Brown (Trustee) and Kathryn E Ryan (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Thanks Oklahoma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and food and hunger.