Mervin Bovaird Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6102163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$46.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Museum of Art Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $330,000 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $264,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | General Support | $140,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $80,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General Support | $75,000 |
| University of Oklahoma - Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $75,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $45,000 |
| Eden Village of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Tough Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $40,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter | Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Newview Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stand in the Gap Ministries | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boston Avenue Helping Hands Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Chamber Music Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Child Abuse Network Inc (DBA Child Advocacy Network) | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Circle Cinema Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fab Lab Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Family and Childrens Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20,000 |
| A New Leaf | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $15,000 |
| First Step Male Diversion Program | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $15,000 |
| John 3 16 Mission Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Demand Project Inc | Jenks, OK | General Support | $15,000 |
| Pets Helping People Inc (DBA Muddy Paws) | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Clarehouse Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crossover Community Impact Incorporated | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crosstown Learning Center | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Eastern Okla Donated Dental Services | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Green Country | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Modus Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Philos Hospitality Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Resonance | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Route 66 Alliance | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Church Studio Music Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Tristesse Grief Center Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Boys' Home | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | McAlester, OK | General Support | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Indian Nations | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brady Craft Inc (DBA 108 Contemporary) | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire Green Country Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Sooner Chapter | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,967,000 | 72 |
| 2023 | $1,863,000 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6102163
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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