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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.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Picking Favorites
You’re aware that donating highly appreciated stock to a fund at the Community Foundation offers significant advantages for your clients over making cash gifts. Communicating this benefit, however, can be challenging when clients have emotional attachments to their...
A Great Business Partnership – OCCF and Corporate Giving
Are you considering that many of your clients are executives in companies whose leaders want the company itself to lean into charitable giving? It is wise to be aware of best practices in corporate philanthropy and know the ways the Community Foundation can help. For...
Advising the Charitable Millionaire Next Door
At the end of 2024’s first quarter, an estimated 485,000 Americans could count themselves among the so-called “401(k) millionaires,” meaning the balance in their employer-sponsored retirement plans has reached the $1 million level. Thanks in part to stock market...
Tax Review: Funding Options for 2025
When your client is getting ready to make a contribution to a fund at the Community Foundation or other charity, remind them not to automatically reach for the checkbook! Here are other (and typically more tax-savvy) options to consider. Marketable Securities - Gifts...
Monitoring the Ongoing DAF Regulations
We are committed to helping you serve your charitable clients regardless of where the proposed donor-advised fund regulations ultimately land. DAFs are popular because they allow your client to make a tax-deductible transfer of cash, marketable securities or another...
Congratulations to the 2024 Khader K. Hussein Palliative Care Award Recipients
Each year, these $2,000 awards recognize outstanding graduating medical and nursing students who demonstrate an interest in palliative care and end-of-life issues. The awards honor Dr. Khader K. Hussein, a former board member of the Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma who...
Remembering Our Veterans
The following is a recreation of a flyer shared by ARM (Associated Risk Managers) created in remembrance of Jeffry Rogers, circa 2006. Portions of the flyer have been updated to ensure accuracy. Like many young men, Jeff Rogers was moved to join the military by the...
OCCF Blood Drive, May 13
Come help save a life with OBI at OCCF! Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling is recommended. Monday, May 13, 20249 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oklahoma City Community Foundation (directions)Bloodmobile, Free parking in rear of building AppointmentsMake sure you're in. Donor...
OCCF Awards $567,000 in Scholarships to 189 Central Oklahoma Students
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is excited to announce it is awarding $567,000 in scholarships to 189 central Oklahoma graduating high school seniors, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. These students were honored during a...
$515,588 Granted for Access to Health Care & Public Parks
Oklahoma's nonprofit sector plays a central role in delivering vital resources and services to our community. To support their efforts, we offer a variety of grant opportunities throughout the year. Recently, we have awarded $515,588 to support access to health care...
Christina Adcox Named Chief Operating Officer of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation
After a nationwide search, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of Christina Adcox as the foundation’s new Chief Operating Officer. Oklahoma City Community Foundation“Christina Adcox has the perfect combination of expertise in...
Strong Communities are Built by Strong Leaders.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation congratulates all the Journal Record's Most Admired CEO honorees, including our own President & CEO, Trisha Finnegan.I am reminded every day of how special Central Oklahoma is. We care deeply, work together, give back and...