George Kaiser Family Foundation
AI Summary
The George Kaiser Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Oklahoma. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $83.8 million across 449 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) is a charitable organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The foundation is a Type I supporting organization of the Tulsa Community Foundation as described in IRC Section 509(a)(3). The foundation is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through investments in early childhood education, community health, social services and civic enhancement.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$196.6M
27%
COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT OF TULSA COUNTY INC
$146.1M
20%
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC
$75M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
399
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to George Kaiser Family Foundation?
No. George Kaiser Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does George Kaiser Family Foundation give?
George Kaiser Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are George Kaiser Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from George Kaiser Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does George Kaiser Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, George Kaiser Family Foundation awarded about 400 grants, totaling nearly $83.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did George Kaiser Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, George Kaiser Family Foundation awarded grants to about 450 grantees. Recent grantees include TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT OF TULSA COUNTY INC, and BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to George Kaiser Family Foundation?
George Kaiser Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.