Waters Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyJenks, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1323325 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$620K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$47.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Hall | Tulsa, OK | Annual education fund | $200,000 |
| Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK | Student scholarships | $55,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Heathcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Cardiac medical research | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Operations fund for social services | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | Meals to those in need for eastern oklahoma | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Operations fund for social services | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Univerity of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | Operations fund for library | $25,000 |
| US Conference of Catholic Bishops Dba Catholic Charities of Eastern Okla | Tulsa, OK | Operations fund for social services | $25,000 |
| Clarehouse Inc | Tulsa, OK | Funding end-of-life care | $15,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services | Tulsa, OK | Social services to those in need | $15,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Tulsa, OK | Social services to oklahoma vulnerable children | $15,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Tulsa, OK | Meals & shelter to those in need in tulsa area | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Dalas | Dallas, TX | Services for sick & injured children & their families | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okalhoma | Tulsa, OK | Operations fund for social services | $10,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | Tulsa, OK | Meals to those in need in tulsa area | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Services for sick & injured children & their families | $10,000 |
| Youth Development of Tulsa Dba First Tee of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Operations fund for social services | $10,000 |
| Animal Aid of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Services for sick & injured animals | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | New elephant expansion project | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $620,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $624,470 | 33 |
| 2022 | $661,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1323325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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