The Oklahoma City Community Foundation serves as the conduit through which donors can build endowments that support charitable causes.
The foundation was established in 1969 through the leadership of oilman and philanthropist John E. Kirkpatrick along with eight fellow community leaders. Since that time, its impact on the community has been built on the generosity of thousands of donors who have come to the foundation as the avenue through which they can accomplish their charitable goals.
Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly $1.6 billion to anti-tobacco efforts since 2005.$140 million will aim to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the United States.$50 million to...more
Kirschner Trusts awards $60,000 grants to Oklahoma School for the Blind.The grants will assist in remodeling the OSB boysa dormitory and expand the schoolas Transition program.OSB serves...more
Authorities say $177,000 in grant money was distributed to beautify parks and public spaces in Oklahoma City.President and CEO Trisha Finnegan, as well as Caylee Dodson from Restore OKC, spoke to...more
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