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Honoring Admiral John E. Kirkpatrick this Memorial Day
A 1931 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, John E. Kirkpatrick was proud of his service to his country. Initially, he served as an officer until 1935 and remained in the Navy Reserves until he was called back to active duty in early 1941. During World War II, Mr....
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards $480,000 in Scholarships to 160 Central Oklahoma Students
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has selected 160 Central Oklahoma high school graduating seniors to receive $480,000 in scholarships through the Community Foundation Scholars program. This is the largest amount awarded to Community Foundation Scholars since the...
Yield Giving Open Call
Funding opportunity for U.S. nonprofits with annual operating budgets between $1 and $5 million! On March 21, Yield Giving announced a $250 million open call to fund impactful organizations focused on working with people and in places experiencing the greatest...
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff offer our sincere condolences to the Love Family on the passing of Mr. Tom Love.
An innovative businessman, committed community leader, and generous philanthropist, Mr. Love will continue to serve as an example to all. Tom and Judy Love’s road to philanthropy began in 1964 when they leased an abandoned filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma....
Community Foundation Prepares to Brighten Spring, Offers “Releaf” for Trees
Community Foundation Prepares to Brighten Spring, Offers “Releaf” for Trees
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The words and deeds of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed a nation and inspired a generation—especially in Oklahoma City. Stirred by the work of Dr. King, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper started a series of sit-ins at local restaurants and lunch counters in...
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[Guest Column] Hard economic times come and go. Let’s identify and elevate our communities’ needs
Original Article: The Oklahoman oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2022/12/21/guest-lets-work-together-to-identify-elevate-communities-needs/69734443007/ With concerns about inflation, the stock market and recession fears, it’s understandable to think that Oklahomans might...
American Rescue Plan Act
ARPA for Nonprofits Relief Program About the ARPA for Nonprofit Relief Program Oklahoma legislature and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce has appropriated $25 million for nonprofits who suffered a negative financial impact from COVID. Commerce was selected to...
Honoring and Remembering the life of Donna Harless
OKLAHOMA CITY – For more than 15 years, the Community Foundation has been blessed to have Donna Harless as a member of our accounting team, gracing us with her joy and friendship. We share with great sadness that Donna passed away last week, leaving a hole in our...
Trisha Finnegan on the Hot Seat: OKC Community Foundation, Non-Profit Services and More
OCCF President & CEO Trisha Finnegan joined Scott Mitchell on News 9’s Hot Seat. Together, they discussed the Community Foundation as well as nonprofit services. Debut date: October 1, 2022
The Verdict’s hosts, Mick Cornett and Kent Meyers, with guest Trisha Finnegan
President & CEO, Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The Verdict’s hosts, Mick Cornett and Kent Meyers, with guest Trisha Finnegan, President & CEO, Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Debut date: September 25, 2022.
$177K in grants distributed for OKC parks, public space improvements
Oklahoma City Community Foundation President and CEO Trisha Finnegan, as well as Caylee Dodson from Restore OKC, spoke to KOCO about the process and how the funds are being used. See more at KOCO News 5:...