E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1463569 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$15.6M
Organizations funded134
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$318.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS CHRISTINE EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118 |
| Phone | 4056076301 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSALS TO THE E.L. AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION ARE INITIATED THROUGH OUR ONLINE GRANT REQUEST SYSTEM AT WWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM/APPLICATION. TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY BY JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH. AFTER REVIEW, WE WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST. YOU MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY DIFFICULTY OR HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT: DEBI MOORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION (405) 607-6301 DMOORE@GAYLORDFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $1,502,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson | Houston, TX | General purpose | $1,300,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | General purpose | $1,020,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $1,005,000 |
| Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $1,000,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $520,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $507,500 |
| Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Hope Is Alive | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $500,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $456,750 |
| Newview Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $375,000 |
| First Americans Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $272,500 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Special Care | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Uofl Health Foundation | Louisville, KY | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Palomar Ok City Family Justice Ctr | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $230,000 |
| The Children's Center | Bethany, OK | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Keystone Adventure School & Farm | Edmond, OK | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Dean a Mcgee Eye Inst Endow Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Harding Fine Arts Academy | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Freedom Center of Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Homeless Alliance | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Cleats for Kids | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Opry Heritage Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Remerge | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Rise Program Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Colorado Springs, CO | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Focus on Home | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Hopehouse Okc | Nichols Hills, OK | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Nexus Equine | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Dragonfly Home | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $54,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society of Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Anna's House Foundation | Edmond, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| City Care | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Fields & Futures Foundation | Edmond, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Okc Public Schools | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Lyric Theatre | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Services Organization | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Humane Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Monarch Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Restoreokc Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Saddlebred Rescue Inc | Hardwick, NJ | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Sisu Youth Services | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Teach for America | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $50,000 |
| A Chance to Change Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $40,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 134 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | Upper division student dining and enrichment center | $4,000,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Here for all. here for good. capital campaign | $3,000,000 |
| Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health | Oklahoma City, OK | Capital campaign to support the behavioral health center at oklahoma childrens hospital ou health | $2,000,000 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | Estes Park, CO | Climbing higher: a visionary campaign for YMCA of the rockies | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Is Alive | Oklahoma City, OK | The healing center | $1,000,000 |
| The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | Live the code - capital campaign for the national cowboy & western heritage museum | $1,000,000 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Colorectal cancer research by scott kopetz, md | $800,000 |
| The Children's Center Inc | Bethany, OK | The master's plan at bethany children's health center | $600,000 |
| Key to Home Partnership | Oklahoma City, OK | Key to home partnership fiscal sponsorship fund support | $500,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Expanding access to nutritious food for children, seniors, and families in central and western ok. | $500,000 |
| First Americans Museum Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Family discovery center | $300,000 |
| Special Care | Oklahoma City, OK | Special care capital expansion | $250,000 |
| Keystone Adventure School and Farm | Edmond, OK | "Raise the roof!" | $175,000 |
| Dean a Mcgee Eye Institute Endowment Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | Expansion of the dmei northwest oklahoma city satellite clinic | $125,000 |
| Harding Fine Arts Academy | Oklahoma City, OK | Increasing accessibility through ada compliance a capital campaign for harding fine arts academy | $125,000 |
| The Freedom Center of Okc LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Freedom center general operating support | $120,000 |
| Saddlebred Rescue Inc | Hardwick, NJ | 2 year matching gift - saddlebred rescue | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,556,685 | 151 |
| 2023 | $14,105,924 | 155 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1463569
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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