M D Jirous and Barbara Jirous Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1483496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$552K
Organizations funded97
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oeta | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Phsaa Inc | Perry, OK | Contribution | $85,000 |
| Cherokee History Center | Tahlequah, OK | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Pivot | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Intergris Health Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Rainbow Girls Scholarship | Guthrie, OK | Contribution | $12,000 |
| Ok End Homelessness | Washington, DC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Perry Wrestling Foundation | Perry, OK | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ponca City Public Schools | Ponca City, OK | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Forgarty Elementary | Guthrie, OK | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Putnam City Schools | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa, OK | Contribution | $5,777 |
| Crossing Christian School | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $5,500 |
| Jesus House | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $5,000 |
| United Fund of Perry | Perry, OK | Contribution | $5,000 |
| John Marshall Elementary School | Tulsa, OK | Contribution | $3,500 |
| West Field Elementary School | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Arkadelphia High School | Arkadelphia, AR | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Deer Creek Elementary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Energy Football Club | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Order of Demolay | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Order of Eastern Star | Enid, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Ponca City Athletics | Ponca City, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Robert J Thompson Charity | Tyler, TX | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Scissortail Elementary School | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Scottish Rite Guthrie Valley | Guthrie, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Se Oklahoma State Univ | Durant, OK | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Angie Debo Elementary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Blackwell Elementary School | Blackwell, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Cashion Education Foundation | Cashion, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Charles Haskell Elementary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Frontier Elemenatary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Grove Valley Elementary School | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Oakdale Baptist Church | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Oakdale Ptc | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Perry Policer Department | Perry, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Stoneridge Elementary School | Yukon, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Wiley Post Elementary | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Deer Creek Football | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,250 |
| Compass Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Deer Creek 4Th and 5Th | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Rose Union Elementary | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Blackwell High School | Blackwell, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Blackwell Middle School | Blackwell, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Harvest Hills Elementary | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| James L Dennis Elementary | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Kenneth Cooper Middle School | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Lm Goza Middle School | Arkadelphia, AR | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Northridge Elementary | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Perritt Primary School | Arkadelphia, AR | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Porter Lions Club | Porter, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Ralph Downs Elementary School | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Spring Creek Baptist Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| American Legion Post 91 | Weatherford, OK | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Blackwell Chamber of Commerce | Blackwell, OK | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Calera Police Department | Calera, OK | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Calera Schools | Calera, OK | Contribution | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 97 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $552,127 | 97 |
| 2023 | $584,114 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1483496
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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