Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6156280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$34M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $172,338.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE PATTI JOHNSON WILSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6327, TULSA OK 74101 |
| Phone | 9187440553 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE TO PROCURE A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND FOLLOW THEIR SUBMISSION PROCEDURES. APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE STUDENT'S UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE TYPICALLY REQUIRES THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THEM TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE APRIL 1ST DEADLINE. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1ST FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED IN THE ACADEMIC MAJORS OF MUSIC, ENGINEERING OR LIBERAL ARTS AND ONLY FROM SELECTED UNIVERSITIES (SEE BELOW) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION. THE STUDENT MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST A 3.5 GPA, BE WORKING TO HELP PAY FOR THEIR EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES: THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS. |
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
15% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Ongoing maintenance and general operating costs of the patti johnson wilson center; capital improvement grant; sponsorship for 10th annual… | $325,000 |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | College scholarship | $310,408 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | Opening night performance of emanuel ax; 2025-2026 patti johnson wilson classics series | $250,000 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | College scholarship | $192,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Patti johnson wilson hall maintenance and operations fy 2025; capital improvements | $172,338 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | College scholarship | $160,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | College scholarship | $140,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | College scholarship | $136,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc | Tulsa, OK | General operating fund; preserving the legacy campaign | $115,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | Tulsa, OK | Fund operations and artistic programming; 2024-2025 mainstage and tulsa youth opera productions | $100,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | College scholarship | $100,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK | College scholarship | $95,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Gardens | Tulsa, OK | Installation of a permanent sound system in the tandy floral terraces | $37,027 |
| Tulsa Youth Symphony | Tulsa, OK | General programs; tuition scholarships; underwrite strategic planning fees | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Tulsa, OK | Regional competition | $5,500 |
| Hyechka Club of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Patti johnson wilson collegiate piano scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Honors Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | Patti johnson wilson collegiate piano scholarship | $3,000 |
| Animal Aid of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,171,273 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,763,542 | 20 |
| 2022 | $1,334,212 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641909349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6156280
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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