Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, registered in 1992, with $38,480,729 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$38.5M
▼ 73.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$27.8M
Net assets
$186.5M
Employees
19
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc: 80 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Strengthening communities through thoughtful, deliberately designed charitable giving.
Key to home program - helping solve homelessness by coordinating housing, wrap-around services, and tools for people in need, providing them with stability and security. key to home is a collaboration of over 40 organizations committed to preventing and ending homelessness in okc.
Shelterwell, inc. - works with tenants, landlords, and community partners to provide awareness, education, and support for housing stability in oklahoma.
Grants for charitable programs and projects throughout the state of oklahoma and throughout the united states.
Revenue grew from $16.3M (FY2013) to $38.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
27.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$204.0M
Total liabilities
$17.5M
Net assets
$186.5M
Salaries & benefits
$5.3M
19% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,480,729▼73.0% | $27,847,738▼77.4% | $186,517,632▲12.7% | $204,013,681▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,717,974▼45.7% | $123,435,469▼48.9% | $165,542,652▲20.1% | $195,567,308▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $262,928,219▲243% | $241,646,483▲261% | $137,805,766▼0.8% | $167,077,976▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,729,791▲390% | $67,000,407▲542% | $138,923,564▲28.3% | $155,793,943▲38.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,673,985▲8.9% | $10,442,320▲4.5% | $108,320,307▲3.3% | $112,125,645▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,394,922▲2.5% | $9,995,339▼28.7% | $104,841,924▲5.6% | $108,861,385▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $14,042,218▲24.4% | $14,014,042▲41.2% | $99,257,378▲2.7% | $103,349,856▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,284,250▼18.6% | $9,926,180▲4.4% | $96,674,680▲9.5% | $101,005,035▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,854,321▼30.3% | $9,509,604▼34.8% | $88,249,084 | $92,261,882▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,879,006▲22.2% | $14,591,957▲29.5% | $88,290,939▼0.6% | $92,391,641▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,267,011 | $11,270,182▲17.6% | $88,854,364▲15.0% | $93,314,778▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,579,534 | $77,243,986 | $81,226,418 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Teresa Rose — $234,275 (0.84% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Rose | Executive Director | 40 | $234,275 |
| Travis Warman | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| Bill Buckles | Director | 1 | — |
| Db Green III | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Heather Burrage | Director | 1 | — |
| James Stuart | Director | 1 | — |
| Leslie Rainbolt | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mark Gish | Chair | 1 | — |
| Richard Ratcliffe | Vice-chair | 1 | — |
| Scott Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Mccasland III | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Bass Carl | Ccp Contract Executive Director | $221,320 |
| W Dean Weidner | Philanthropy Consulting | $214,990 |
| Gallion Excavating Co LLC | Community Development | $186,695 |
| Gloria Jean Geiger | Erap Consultants | $185,459 |
| Kathrine Fry | Ccp Contract Chief Operating Officer | $168,654 |
44 grants to Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc totaling $18.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $407,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $60,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $28,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $1,255,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $178,500 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc | General purpose | 2023 | $42,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,350 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $1,800,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc | General purpose | 2022 | $396,031 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $110,000 |
268 grants totaling $17.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc | Housing/shelter | $4,889,859 |
| Oasis Fresh Foundation | Housing/shelter | $814,443 |
| The Spero Project Inc | Housing/shelter | $555,526 |
| Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County Inc | Philanthropy | $500,000 |
| Focus On Home | Housing/shelter | $492,568 |
| Fields & Futures Foundation | Youth development | $434,919 |
| Studio Eis Inc | Contractor payment | $410,650 |
| Gallion Excavating Co LLC DBA Twisted Oak Products | General operations | $293,845 |
| Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation | Health general | $263,850 |
| Care Center-child Abuse Response and Evaluation Incorporated | Youth development | $250,000 |
| Homeless Alliance | Housing/shelter | $247,093 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tulsa | Housing/shelter | $225,136 |
| North Oklahoma County Mental Health Center | Philanthropy | $214,304 |
| Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program Inc | Youth development | $210,500 |
| Oklahoma Academy For State Goals | Community development | $205,000 |
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Data for Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Inc (EIN 73-1396320) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.