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George Kaiser Family Foundation

George Kaiser Family Foundation

Tulsa, OK, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1574370
Regional Funder
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George Kaiser Family Foundation

Tulsa, OK, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1574370
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The George Kaiser Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily funds initiatives in Oklahoma, New York, and Massachusetts, having disbursed $83.8 million in grants to 449 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$83.8M

2024
Grantees funded
449
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

399

Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
K
Ken Levit
Board Member
P
Phil Lakin
Board Member
F
Frederic Dorwart
Board Member

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 Massachusetts. 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 $30 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.
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