The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $456,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $140,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$456,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$140,750
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $603,150 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $603,150 | 35 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $456,000 | 32 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert C Simpson PO Box 701775, Tulsa, OK 74170-1775 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 495-1819, rcsimpson1@cox.net |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
What The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 26 | $436,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | College scholarships | $140,750 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | College scholarships | $138,000 |
| Northeastern State University Found | College scholarships | $105,750 |
| Folds of Honor | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thomas Gilcrease Museum | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Dale K Graham Veterans Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Restore Hope | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Tul | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Scott Carter Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Oklahoma | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Little Light House | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Toby Keith Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for Homeless | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Boy Scouts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Whish Foundation of Oklahoma | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Fdn | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Philbrook Art Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sam Noble Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shepherd's Fold Ranch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Alliance for Animals | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cory P Simpson
- Larry Grindstaff
- Scott Shea Simpson
- Robert C Simpson Jr
- Robert C Simpson
- Barbara R Kelley's
Questions people ask
Does The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc give?
$456,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cory P Simpson (President), Larry Grindstaff (Vice-President), Scott Shea Simpson (Vice-President) and Robert C Simpson Jr (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Robert S & Helen Grey Trippet Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and arts and culture.