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Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation helps donors make the greatest impact on the most pressing needs facing our community. Check out some of our featured videos below!
Former Governor George Nigh and his wife Donna know that it’s not about how much money one contributes but the positive impact they can create to help improve people’s lives. To date, the Donna Nigh Foundation has funded more than 100 organizations through over 260 grants, and the money that has gone out through these grants has been over a million dollars.
To learn more about creating your own lasting legacy like the Donna Nigh Foundation, visit occf.org/nigh
Judge Eugene Mathews believed every Oklahoman deserved equal access to our state’s justice system and legal information. He and his wife, Doli, established an endowment with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to support Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children is the state's largest private, not-for-profit, residential childcare provider. Generous donors established an endowment fund through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to help these children with educational and financial support. OBHC currently has more than 200 children living across its four campuses.
When Businesswoman Elaine Hahn passed away, her sister Kathy knew how important education was to Elaine. To honor Elaine's legacy, she established the Elaine Hahn Memorial Business Scholarship at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for young women who plan to attend college and study business. Students receiving the scholarship often graduate debt-free, which is important for Kathy.
Learn more about our scholarship program at https://occf.org/scholarships.
The Parks & Public Space Initiative supports the beautification, development and activation of neighborhood/community parks, school parks, trails and other public lands.
Learn more at community.occf.org/parks
At the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, we are proud to have a staff of philanthropic experts, but we are only one of many stops on the road. Working with professional advisors across the state, we can attract new donors and ensure they receive the best possible service to reach their goals.
If you work with clients who need help with their philanthropic needs, join us and let our team help them create the impact they desire for future generations.
To learn more, visit occf.org/advisors.
Cultural experiences have the power to enrich lives, expand knowledge, foster collaboration, and bring communities together around shared interests. Oklahoma’s rich cultural heritage encompasses a diverse array of traditions, artistic expressions, social practices, historical and intellectual achievements, and unique local cultures. Our goal is to support projects that celebrate and preserve these important elements of Oklahoma’s cultural fabric.
Learn more at community.occf.org/culture.
For more than 50 years, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has committed itself to the citizens of Oklahoma City by doing its part to improve lives, provide resources and help people achieve their dreams. The Foundation’s experts can guide you and answer your questions to help you create the impact you want to make happen.
OCCF’s Impact
We connect donors with nonprofit organizations, programs and initiatives that transform lives in central Oklahoma and beyond.
Check out the video to the right to learn more about who we are!
