Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,668 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,262 and the largest $3,262. 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$45,668
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,262
- Largest grant$3,262
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $45,668 the year before.
7% 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 | $58,878 | 15 | $989,476 |
| 2024 | $45,668 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $45,668 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust 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 Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | $42,406 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,262 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | For medical service | $3,262 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | For medical service | $3,262 |
| Gilcrease Museum | For support of the arts | $3,262 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | For support of the arts | $3,262 |
| St John Health System Foundation | For medical service | $3,262 |
| The Little Lighthouse Inc | For care of children with special needs | $3,262 |
| The Salvation Army | For care of communities and individuals | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc | For support of the arts | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Boys' Home | For residential care of troubled youths | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Garden Center | For support of horticulture | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Historical Society | For support of historical preservation | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | For support of the arts | $3,262 |
| Tulsa Symphony | For support of the arts | $3,262 |
| Baptist Retirement Centers of Oklahoma | For residential care for seniors | $1,631 |
| Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children | For residential care for children | $1,631 |
Officers and trustees
- The Trust Company of Oklahoma
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust give?
$45,668 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,262.
Who runs Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Trust Company of Oklahoma (Trustee).
What does Virginia Mayo Ownby Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.