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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...
Nonprofit News: Growing DAF Donors
Nonprofit News: Growing DAF DonorsDoes spring fundraising season have you looking for ways to freshen up your efforts? Remember to include donor-advised funds as you consider plans for the rest of the year. Donor-advised funds have exploded in popularity in recent...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance
Providing support for Parkinson's patients and their families, the Oklahoma Parkinson's Alliance offers therapy, education and support, continuing to fulfill its mission of inspiring hope and transforming life for Parkinson's patients and families in Oklahoma. Since...
OCCF Awards $591,000 in Scholarships to 197 Central Oklahoma Students
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is excited to announce it is awarding $591,000 in scholarships to 197 central Oklahoma graduating high school seniors, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. These students were honored during a...
In Remembrance of Wes Watkins
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Tax Time Blues: Why Is This So Hard?
Tax Time Blues: Why Is This So Hard?Tax time can be stressful for your clients for several reasons, and this year is no exception: A shifting legislative environment is making it difficult for you and your clients to update financial plans and tax strategies with...