Home
Join us on Facebook
Become a fan of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s new Facebook page to follow the latest news including donor opportunities, information on charitable organization endowments, professional advisor resources and community program updates. In addition to featuring Oklahoma City Community Foundation updates, our Facebook page will also provide a venue to connect and share ideas with an online community of philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. Simply click on the “Become a Fan” button and join the conversation today!
Gifts made between Jan. 12-March 1 to Haiti Earthquake Recovery Fund qualify for 2009 tax credit
Gifts made between January 11 and before March 1 to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Haiti Earthquake Assistance Fund can be treated as if the contribution was made on or before December 31, 2009 and can be deducted from 2009 income. The legislation was signed into law on January 22 by President Obama.
The provision allows taxpayers to receive the tax benefit from cash donations made to the fund in this tax season rather than having to wait until they file their 2010 tax returns next year.
This measure applies to monetary donations, not goods or services. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation established the fund to allow individuals, families, businesses or fundraising activities to make a charitable gift to assist the intermediate and long-term recovery efforts in the Caribbean country that was hit by a 7.0 earthquake on January 12. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation will direct 100 percent of these gifts to the appropriate aid agencies. Through January, donors had made gifts to the fund in excess of $11,000.
Contributions to the Haiti Earthquake Assistance Fund can be made using a major credit card via our online giving service at www.occf.org/onlinegiving. Charitable gifts can also be made in cash, check or marketable securities to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1146, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1146. For more information on making a gift to the Haiti Earthquake Assistance Fund, please contact Jennifer Stewart at 405/606-2912 or j.stewart@occf.org.
Click here for the full story.
One couple’s inspiring philosophy on giving back to the community
The story of John and Susan Frank and their ongoing support of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is inspiring.
“We have nothing of our own, but are given all that we have,” says John. “To not share would be embarrassing. The emotional rewards of sharing must be experienced rather than described.”
The couple’s philosophy on giving illustrates the passion and thoughtfulness of the countless donors we have been fortunate to work with since 1969.
Read more about the Franks.
Christmas Arrives Early for Area Mobile Meals Providers
Just in time for the holidays, the Trustees of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation recently awarded $21,550 in grants to 62 churches who provide meals to home-bound elderly through Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County. The grants will be used to offset the cost of food and transportation.
“Mobile Meals is a vital service for home-bound elderly in our community and we truly appreciate the commitment from these churches and their congregations to support the program,” says Nancy B. Anthony, executive director, Oklahoma City Community Foundation. “In addition to providing warm meals, the personal contact by caring volunteers is also very important to many of the seniors served through the program.” Click here for the full story.
FY2010 First Quarter Investment Performance: 10.92 percent
For the quarter ending September 30th, investment performance results for the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's general investment pool was 10.92 percent. See report here.
