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The Power of Generosity
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. These days have become synonymous with this time of year. It can also be difficult to reflect on all we’ve been blessed with.Trisha Finnegan speaking at the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City | Club 29....
Giving Tuesday: Sharing is Caring
Giving TuesdaySharing is Caring: Give back to our community on #GivingTuesday.
Start Your Plan for Year-End Giving
Make the Most of Your Year-End GiftConsider the OCCF experts for your year-end contributions and we’ll help you every step of the way.
Charitable Giving Can Help Bridge Generations’ Differing Definitions of “Wealthy”
Charitable Giving Can Help Bridge Generations' Differing Definitions of WealthyThe recently-released Bank of America Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans's insights into shifting views on wealth and the disconnect on inheritance expectations make it a must-read, or...
What Now? Why the Elections Won’t Immediately Change Tax Laws
What Now? Why the Elections Won't Immediately Change Tax LawsMany eyes are on the election aftermath seeking clues about what might happen to the tax laws. Of particular interest is the much-analyzed sunset of the higher estate tax exemption, scheduled for the end of...
Celebrating our OCCF Veterans
We take time to acknowledge all those who've served our country.Thank you to our staff and their families who are veterans!
Remembering and Honoring Judy Love
Philanthropist and former OCCF Trustee Judy LoveLeft to Right: Greg Love, Liza Cameron, Jenny Love Meyer, Judy Love, Tom LoveLeft to Right: Jim Clark, Carolyn Clark, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Nancy Anthony, Gerald Gamble, Judy LoveBack row: William Shdeed; David Hornbeek...
VP of Community Engagement
The Vice President of Community Engagement is a key member of the OCCF’s leadership team, responsible for the strategic development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of foundation grantmaking and scholarship programs to advance our mission and increase...
OKC Neighborhood Receives $500k to Address Generational Poverty
The project Holly and Lauren and their teams pitched for the Breakout Challenge will help transform Will Rogers Courts into a thriving community offering services to all generations of residents and neighbors – something we believe is the best way to fight...
Wanted: A Crystal Ball
WANTED: A Crystal BallHumans crave certainty, and that is certainly not what this election season is providing, especially where taxes are concerned. Your clients who support charitable causes may be wondering how the election outcomes might impact their philanthropic...
Jess Schwager on KFOR: Applications open today for OKC Community Foundation scholarships
OCCF's Director of Scholarship Programs, Jess Schwager, visited with KFOR to discuss all the amazing opportunities the Foundation offers! View the full interview here: Learn more about the 200+ scholarship opportunities available through the Foundation here:
Gifts of Real Estate: Watch Every Step
We’re hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in giving real estate to charity. This is wonderful news! You’re certainly aware that gifts of real estate to a fund at the Community Foundation,...