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EIN 73-1574370

George Kaiser Family Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
492
City
Tulsa
State
Oklahoma
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
The George Kaiser Family Foundation ("GKFF") is organized for the specific and primary purpose of benefiting, performing the functions of, or carrying out the purpose of that class of publicly supported organizations, including Tulsa Community Foundat...
Total revenues
$736,156,680
2023
Total expenses
$263,309,460
2023
Total assets
$4,939,370,305
2023
Num. employees
492
2023

Program areas at George Kaiser Family Foundation

Indirect support of Tulsa Community Foundation, through direct support of charitable organizations that engage in charitable activities which are consistent with the charitable purposes of Tulsa Community Foundation, as well as government sponsored life enhancement projects. Includes social services support and community health initiatives.
Tulsa Community Foundation - Direct Support of Tulsa Community Foundation, the supported organization, and other directly related entities.
Civic enhancement projects benefitting the citizens of Tulsa. This includes legacy programs Root Guides LLC, Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC, Tulsa Remote, ADPM, American Song Archives, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, InTulsa Initiative, Invest NorthTulsa, and Build in Tulsa.
Urban growth and renewal programs directly benefiting the citizens of Tulsa. Including NP36, Western Supply, West Park and RSD LLC.
Salaries and Benefits directly related to Program Services provided by the Foundation.
Educational initiatives including GKFF BEST Program, Elevate East and Atlas School (formerly Holberton Tulsa, teaches computer coding). Also includes legislative relations supporting early childhood education and life improvement for the residents of Tulsa county.
Operational Expenses related to The Gathering Place.
Miscellaneous Initiatives.

Grants made by George Kaiser Family Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Action Project of Tulsa (CAP)Best Oecp+match Program Grant Fy24$18,677,709
Tulsa Community FoundationInvestnorth: Berry and Chamberlain Parks$11,000,000
Tulsa Community FoundationA Gathering Place for Tulsa Fund at TCF: Payment for Guthrie Green, Flyloft and Lowdown$5,089,939
...and 513 more grants made totalling $94,408,896

Who funds George Kaiser Family Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tulsa Community FoundationGeneral Operations$12,422,832
Tulsa Community FoundationGeneral Operations$423,359
AarpSponsorship of the Gatheringplace.org Mobile Phone App Project$18,000

Personnel at George Kaiser Family Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jeff StavaChief Program Officer
John BuddChief Operating Officer$416,479
John RobsonChief Accounting Officer
Amy Monsour SanteeChief Program Officer$377,455
Ben StewartSenior Program Officer and Managing Director
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for George Kaiser Family Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$716,368,060
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$33,371,185
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$92,732
Net rental income$-3,626,220
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-9,795,986
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-253,091
Total revenues$736,156,680

Form 990s for George Kaiser Family Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122022-01-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK$329,499,026
Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,650,000 from Tulsa Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7030 S Yale Ave 600
Tulsa, OK 74136
Metro area
Tulsa, OK
County
Tulsa County, OK
Website URL
gkff.org 
Phone
(918) 494-8823
Facebook page
GKFForg 
Twitter profile
@gkfforg 
IRS details
EIN
73-1574370
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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