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Donor Spotlight – John E. Orr
John Orr was a graduate of Capitol Hill High School, Class of 1950 and the University of Oklahoma where he studied business. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy as naval aviator and then spent 22 years as the executive director of the Oklahoma Propane...
OCCF Blood Drive, June 25
Come help save a life with OBI at OCCF! Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling is recommended. Wednesday, June 25, 20258:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Oklahoma City Community Foundation (directions)Bloodmobile, Free parking in rear of building AppointmentsMake sure you're in....
Nonprofit Spotlight – Pivot Youth Services
For youth facing an increased risk of becoming unhoused, disconnected or experiencing unhealthy circumstances, Pivot is a safety net. By providing programs and services that focus on counseling, educational and vocational services, prevention, intervention and...
Celebrating Our Trustees
With more than 50 years of history, many people have supported the Community Foundation in our goal of bringing together people who want to contribute to our community and those who live here. At the core of this support stands our board of trustees. With nearly 100...
Nonprofit News: Empowering Creative Giving and the IRA Rollover
Nonprofit News: Empowering Creative Giving and the IRA RolloverHave you ever considered promoting the value of an IRA Charitable Rollover to your donors? Do you want to know more? Simply put, an IRA Charitable Rollover, also known as a Qualified Charitable...
Donor Spotlight – Helen Holbird
Always seeking new opportunities, Helen Holbird was quite the pioneer – she learned how to fly an aircraft while she was in her 50’s. She and her husband eventually purchased their own Cessna 172 Skyhawk 11, and she would pilot that plane on a weekly basis until she...
CRTs: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?
CRTs: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?By Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningIf you’ve represented charitable families over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term Charitable Remainder Trust, or a CRT. You might have even helped clients set them up, but...
Thank You, Mike Collison and Pete White
Thank you, Mike Collison and Pete White, for your service to OCCFOCCF Trustee Mike CollisonThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation staff and Trustees want to express their sincere gratitude for your dedicated service and significant contributions during your time...
Congratulations to the 2025 Khader K. Hussein Palliative Care Award Recipients
The Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma at OCCF is excited to award four graduating nursing students and a graduating medical student the Khader K. Hussein Awards in Palliative Care. In 1999, the Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma established these $2,000 awards to honor Dr....
Prep Your Clients for Next Tax Season
Prep Your Clients for Next Tax SeasonCongratulations! You've officially made it to the end of another tax season! As you reflect on all the work done over the past few months, you may be asking yourself, "How can I help my clients save more next year?" We've compiled...
Honoring Herman Meinders
Herman MeindersThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff offer our sincere condolences to the family of Herman and LaDonna Meinders upon news of his passing.Herman and LaDonna lived their lives defined by generosity toward others, an unwavering belief...
Donor Spotlight – George Records
Longtime Oklahoma City resident George Records has always had a heart for giving back to his community. George served as a First Lieutenant Strategic Air Command pilot in the United States Air Force, and upon completing his military service, he became the Midland...