The Forbes Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 31-1581540 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$500
Total assets$702K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southminister Presbyterian Church | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $7,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $5,800 |
| Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Provide services for the needy in the tulsa area | $3,500 |
| University of Tulsa College of Law | Tulsa, OK | Support of student services and scholarships | $2,500 |
| Ascension St John Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Support the breast center in tulsa | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Tulsa, OK | Support services for the needy in the tulsa area | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels-Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Provide meals for the needy in the tulsa area | $1,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support faith & works program | $700 |
| American Heart Association-Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Cpr education in the tulsa area | $500 |
| American Red Cross-Tulsa Area Chapter | Tulsa, OK | Cpr education in the tulsa area | $500 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Provide food for the needy in the tulsa region | $500 |
| Saint Francis Hospice | Tulsa, OK | Support the hospice in tulsa | $500 |
| Up With Trees | Tulsa, OK | Tree maintenance on public rights of way | $500 |
| Friends of Catholic Education | Tulsa, OK | Support at risk catholic schools in the tulsa area | $250 |
| Iron Gate | Tulsa, OK | Feed the needy in tulsa | $250 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | Provide services for senior citizen in the tulsa area | $250 |
| Zeta Psi Educational Foundation | Waltham, MA | College scholarships | $250 |
| Special Olympics-Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Support the special olympics games in oklahoma | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,200 | 18 |
| 2024 | $23,650 | 17 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620969349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1581540
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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