The David B Waters Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 81-6856059 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$610K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$151,150
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $59,200 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Conservation in the state of oklahoma | $200,000 |
| University of Michigan School of Medicine | Ann Arbor, MI | Support of the university of michigan medical school | $200,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | Support tulsa symphony orchestra | $151,150 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support the university of tulsa tso/tu collaboration | $59,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $610,350 | 4 |
| 2024 | $607,553 | 4 |
| 2023 | $773,703 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6856059
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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