Zink Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Zink Family Foundation is a private foundation in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.3 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.3 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$66.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
36% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 27 | $45.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 41 | $66.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mandy Dareing 22151 E 91st St, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 893-8165, mandy_dareing@zeeco.com |
| What to submit | Requests may be verbal or written and should include the purpose of the request |
| Deadlines | 60 days |
| Restrictions | Only organizations entitled to exemption under IRS sec 501 C3 and those qualifying as public charities under Oklahoma law |
What Zink Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 39 | $2.3 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Zink Center for Competitive Innovation & Leadership | $500,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Restricted National BSA Pillars of Scouting | $340,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Unrestricted General Operations | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Zink Fund | $200,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Unrestricted General Operations | $150,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Unrestricted General Operations | $95,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of Oklahoma | Unrestricted General Operations | $75,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Restricted Camp Tallchief | $75,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma | Unrestricted General Operations | $60,000 |
| River Parks Foundation | Unrestricted General Operations | $57,482 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Unrestricted General Operations | $45,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Unrestricted General Operations | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Opera | Unrestricted General Operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc | Unrestricted General Operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Unrestricted General Operations | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | College of Business | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Police Foundation | Unrestricted General Operations | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | OSU Posse | $20,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Unrestricted General Operations | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Unrestricted General Operations | $16,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Unrestricted General Operations | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc | Unrestricted General Operations | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | SAE Baja Team | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | SAE Formula Racing Team | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Presidents Fellow Priorities Fund | $10,000 |
| Saint Francis Tulsa Tough | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma First Robotics | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Gatesway | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic | Unrestricted General Operations | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | Unrestricted General Operations | $7,500 |
| Camp Sea Gull | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| LiteSpeed Flight Demonstration Team | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| Rock Fire Department | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Chamber | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
| HBA Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted General Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Darton Zink
- Jamie Zink
Questions people ask
Does Zink Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 60 days.
How much does Zink Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2023, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Zink Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Darton Zink (Trustee) and Jamie Zink (Trustee).
What does Zink Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.