The Gelvin Foundation
Invitation OnlyEufaula, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1419663 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$431K
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $7,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | 12 laptops, 100 bp monitors | $15,000 |
| 501 Technet | Tulsa, OK | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Bridges Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Hvac unit | $10,000 |
| Child Abuse Network | Tulsa, OK | Outdoor equipment | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Beds for kids program - approx. 25 mattress sets | $10,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | Therapy supplies | $10,000 |
| Mcintosh County Youth & Family Center | Tulsa, OK | Conference room furniture, carpet, remodel | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Air and Space Museum Inc | Tulsa, OK | Furniture & tech equip., counseling/waiting areas | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | Foster family resource center supplies/equipment | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Historical Society | Tulsa, OK | World in a box day | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | Copy machine | $10,000 |
| Stand in the Gap | Tulsa, OK | Facility maintenance and repairs | $8,000 |
| Amplify Inc | Tulsa, OK | Technology and printing costs | $7,500 |
| The Center for Individuals With Physical Challenges | Tulsa, OK | Computer equipment | $7,500 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services | Tulsa, OK | Equipment and facility maintenance | $7,500 |
| Honor Bunker Inc | Tulsa, OK | Courtesy care program expenses | $7,500 |
| Hospice of Green Country | Tulsa, OK | Cooking supplies | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Supplies & equipment - home safety program | $7,500 |
| Mental Health Association in Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Walker hall facility expenses and supplies | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma Caring Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | Supplies - caring van program - tulsa area vans | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Inc Dba Tulsa Botanic Garden | Tulsa, OK | Cmputers and membership | $7,500 |
| Pets Helping People | Tulsa, OK | 7 professional grooming kits | $7,500 |
| River Parks Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Freedomfest expenses | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Advocates Ft Protof Children | Tulsa, OK | Program expenses | $7,000 |
| Right Path Riding Academy Inc | Tulsa, OK | Rubber flooring mats, fencing, dirtwork, chinking | $6,600 |
| 1St Step Male Diversion Program | Tulsa, OK | Social development packages and supplies | $6,500 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | Tulsa, OK | Exhibits and membership | $6,500 |
| Global Gardens Incorporated | Tulsa, OK | New womens health center expenses | $6,000 |
| Rogers County Youth Services Inc | Claremore, OK | Supplies | $6,000 |
| Clarehouse Inc | Tulsa, OK | Food for kids program expenses | $5,500 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theater Inc | Tulsa, OK | Museum accreditation improvements | $5,500 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | Tulsa, OK | Membership and program expenses | $5,500 |
| Cap of Tulsa County | Tulsa, OK | Parts & supplies | $5,200 |
| American Red Cross | Tulsa, OK | 1 new community emergency vehicle | $5,000 |
| Car Care Clinic Inc | Tulsa, OK | Program expenses | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services(Dvis) Inc | Tulsa, OK | Transportation fees and STEM equipment | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Ministry | Tulsa, OK | Conference room updates, computer & booth | $5,000 |
| Joy in the Cause Company | Tulsa, OK | Bathroom renovations | $5,000 |
| Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic | Tulsa, OK | Tablets, software licenses - "mightier" therapy | $5,000 |
| Project Orphans Inc Dba Tulsa Girls' Home | Tulsa, OK | Furnishings for transitional townshome | $5,000 |
| Resonance Center for Women Inc | Tulsa, OK | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Multi media equipment | $5,000 |
| The Little Light House Inc | Tulsa, OK | Emergency disaster relief (claremore tornado) | $5,000 |
| The Spring Shelter Inc | Sand Springs, OK | Equipment and supplies | $5,000 |
| Tristesse Grief Center Inc | Tulsa, OK | Mayfest sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Inc | Tulsa, OK | Tents and mobile peripherals | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Tulsa, OK | Rapid rehousing program expenses | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children Inc | Tulsa, OK | Audiovisual equipment | $5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | Education & community programming | $5,000 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Exhibit costs | $5,000 |
| Vizavance Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Spot screening camera | $5,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Client assistance expenses | $4,500 |
| Junior League of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | 3 year copier lease and supplies | $4,500 |
| Family Hope House | Tulsa, OK | Partners in education program expenses | $4,000 |
| A New Leaf Inc | Tulsa, OK | Carbon fiber fire resistant blankets | $3,500 |
| Blessings International | Tulsa, OK | Medical supplies | $3,500 |
| Chamber Music Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Security cameras, system upgrade expenses | $3,500 |
| Joy to the World Inc | Tulsa, OK | Various capital items | $3,500 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Obi feeding robot | $3,500 |
| Safenet Services | Claremore, OK | Court advocacy program expenses | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430,800 | 76 |
| 2023 | $467,000 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1419663
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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