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Photo of walking trails at Will Rogers Park
During this time of change and increased needs, OCCF will work to provide regular updates here. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
Standing With Our Community
Standing With Our CommunityAs Oklahomans, it is in our nature to want to help those around us. This is certainly central to the mission of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Seeing our neighbors hungry and struggling with basic needs has been particularly...
Office Coordinator
As the first point of contact for OCCF the Receptionist plays a key role in making a positive impression on our community partners and guests. The Receptionist manages the front reception desk on a daily basis and performs various administrative and clerical tasks for...
Your Giving Connection: Bunching, Abundance and Flexibility with Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds: Bunching, Abundance and FlexibilityAt the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, we strive to make giving easy so you can make the greatest possible impact. For many, a donor-advised fund offers that simplicity and flexibility so they can streamline...
Marlo Turner is Bunches of Fun
INTERVIEW BY KALEB BROWN; PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW KELLY; STYLING BY MARLO TURNER PUBLISHED: NOV 25, 2025With a penchant for color and personality to match, Marlo Turner brightens every room she’s in. As OCCF’s Director of Gift Planning, Marlo was raised with an eye...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma
The Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma (OHFO) strives to provide music education and artist development to underserved groups in Oklahoma. Through their efforts, they continue to expand the music and tourism industry in our community, developing Oklahoma performers...
Nonprofit News: Maximize Impact This Year-End
Maximize Impact This Year-EndBy Jennifer Stewart, Senior Director of Donor ServicesAs the year comes to a close, many donors are considering how to make meaningful charitable contributions. For nonprofits with endowments at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, this...
Donor-Advised Funds: Flexible, Tax-Friendly and That’s Just the Beginning
Donor-Advised Funds: Flexible, Tax-Friendly and That's Just the BeginningBy Julie Dais, CAP, Director of Gift PlanningAs attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, you’ve no doubt noticed that financial publications’ coverage of donor-advised funds is increasing. This is...
Bunching: A Tax-Savvy Tool for Your Clients
Bunching: A Tax-Savvy Tool for Your ClientsBy Marlo Turner, CFRE, Director of Gift PlanningBunching: (verb) The technique a taxpayer uses to aggregate multiple years of charitable donations into one year to deliberately exceed the standard deduction. Synonyms:...
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!
Jess Schwager Wants to Give You Money
INTERVIEW BY KALEB BROWN; PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW KELLY; STYLING BY JESS SCHWAGER PUBLISHED: OCT 30, 2025Jess Schwager, Director of Scholarship Programs at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, has built her life to further the lives of others. Growing up in rural...
Donor Spotlight: Judge Eugene and Doli Mathews
Judge Eugene Mathews was a judge with the Oklahoma District Court where he served until his retirement in 1999. Throughout his career as a practicing attorney, Judge Mathews had a strong sense and passion for social justice. He and his wife Doli were both active in...
Nonprofit News: Finding Opportunities in the Challenges
Finding Opportunities in the ChallengesBy Lindsay Cates, Director of Community ProgramsAs Halloween approaches, we’re reminded that while spooky fun is part of the season, many nonprofits are facing real challenges, and that can be scary and isolating. At OCCF, we...