Aaron & Gertrude Karchmer Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1463604 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DON A KARCHMER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 436, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73101 |
| Phone | 4052362210 |
| DON@DAKARCHMER.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING EXEMPT PURPOSE, INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION, AND PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First American Museum Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $20,000 |
| Special Care | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $10,000 |
| Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $10,000 |
| Hillel Foundation | Washington, DC | Support of general operation of organization | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Israel Exchange Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $7,200 |
| Jewish Federation of Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $6,800 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $6,500 |
| Last Frontier Council | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $3,600 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $1,800 |
| Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $1,800 |
| Karis Adoption Fund | Gridley, IL | Support of general operation of organization | $1,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of general operation of organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,200 | 12 |
| 2024 | $45,198 | 16 |
| 2023 | $201,360 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612539349100431
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1463604
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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