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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.
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
Wes WatkinsWes WatkinsWes & Lou WatkinsWes WatkinsWes & Lou WatkinsWes WatkinsWes & Lou WatkinsThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff offer our sincere condolences to the family of Wes Watkins.A life-long public servant, Wes Watkins...
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...
Gifts of Real Estate: Watch Every Step
Gifts of Real Estate: Watch Every StepBy Lindsay Laird, Vice President of Philanthropic ServicesWe’re hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in giving real estate to charity as a way to extend...
March Matchness at OCCF
March Matchness at OCCFMarch has arrived, and at OCCF, it's all about the Matchness! Since 1979, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and other generous donors have offered nonprofits the opportunity to leverage matching funds to establish or grow an endowment fund at OCCF. In...
Donor Spotlight – Margaret Annis Boys
Margaret Annis Boys was a traveler, who loved taking Sunday drives into the Oklahoma countryside with friends. She had a passion for native flowers and trees, and she would often identify the names of the flowers and trees for her traveling companions. She led a...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Oklahoma City Ballet
With love in the air, the Oklahoma City Ballet geared up for the Valentine's season through a time-honored tradition – a fresh rendition of Swan Lake. Bringing this classic to OKC takes determination, conviction and practice—three things the OKC Ballet has plenty of....
Remembering Gae Rees
Gae ReesKen & Gae ReesRight to Left: Ken Rees, Gae Rees, their daughter, Susan WrightKen & Gae ReesThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff offer our sincere condolences to the family of Gae Rees.For Gae and her husband, Ken, the inspiration...
Why the Interest in Charitable Gift Annuities?
Why the Interest in Charitable Gift Annuities?By Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningA Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) provides a lifetime income stream, tax benefits and the opportunity to support charitable causes. This quarter, OCCF has received numerous calls from...
“If This, Then That” – Scenarios to Consider As Tax Time Approaches
"If This, Then That" - Scenarios to Consider as Tax Time Approaches As attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, you know you have clients’ attention when tax season rolls around. This makes it a great time to cover tax planning strategies for the current year and...