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Honoring 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 1958....
Donor Spotlight – Wes & Lou Watkins
Wes Watkins spent a long career in public service beginning in the 1970’s when he was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate. Wes was eventually elected to the United States Congress, where he served nine terms. His wife, Lou, is a retired College Professor and served...
California Community Foundation Amplifies Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts Amid Southland Blazes
This is a recreation of the California Community Foundation's original press release.To see the original, please click here.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Press Office, California Community Foundation Email: press@calfund.org; connie@cielostrategic.com Los Angeles,...
2025 Roadwork Ahead: Drop a Pin at OCCF for Your Philanthropic Solutions
2025 Roadwork Ahead! Drop a Pin at OCCF for Your Philanthropic SolutionsAt the Community Foundation, we’ve recently been asked by attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors for a “road map” to determine which type of charitable planning tool is best for a particular...
Colleges, Public and Private Partners Must Respond Together to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands
My livelihood has been horse racing up until this point. Radiology is not something I knew much about before researching it. A friend, also a former jockey, inspired me to explore this path. When Garrett Steinberg graduated high school in 2007, he immediately went to...
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...