Zink Family Foundation
Historical FunderBroken Arrow, Oklahoma · EIN 23-7246964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MANDY DAREING |
|---|---|
| Address | 22151 E 91ST ST, BROKEN ARROW OK 74014 |
| Phone | 9188938165 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS MAY BE VERBAL OR WRITTEN AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | 60 DAYS |
| Restrictions | ONLY ORGANIZATIONS ENTITLED TO EXEMPTION UNDER IRS SEC 501C3 AND THOSE QUALIFYING AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER OKLAHOMA LAW |
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
4% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National BSA Foundation | Irving, TX | Commitment 1MM Pmt 2 of 3 | $330,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | Commitment 1.5MM Pmt #4 of 5 | $300,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Capital Campaign Camp Tall Chief | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Horizon Scholar Fund 1MM 5yr Pmt 1 or 5 | $200,000 |
| OU Foundation | Norman, OK | Zink Scholarship Fund 1MM 5yr Pmt 1 of 5 | $200,000 |
| Tulsa Oktoberfest Inc | Tulsa, OK | Oktoberfest 2025 | $183,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU Zink Fund Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | 2025 Carnivale | $60,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Carnival Diamond Patron Event Sponsorship | $60,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU Tulsa Scholarship Luncheon Sponsorship | $40,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Philbrook Wine Experience 2026 Sponsorship | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Opera | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| River Parks Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Capital Campaign | $35,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | HallowZooeen WALTZ 2025 Donor Society | $31,000 |
| Indian Nations Council BSA | Tulsa, OK | 2025 Shooting Stars | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Memory Gala 2026 Event Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Tulsa, OK | Shooting Stars 2026 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU College of Business | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Police Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | 2025 Memory Gala | $25,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU Possee | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | Tocqueville Society Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | WALTZ World Tour 2026 Event Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Indian Nations Council BSA | Tulsa, OK | Annual Leadership Award | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | 2025 Go Girl Gala | $15,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Go Girls Gala 2026 Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU SAE Formula Racing Team | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU SAE Baja Team | $15,000 |
| Tulsa Tough Inc | Tulsa, OK | Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Sponsorship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Tulsa Tough Inc | Tulsa, OK | Media Tent Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Indian Nations Council BSA | Tulsa, OK | Distinguished Leadership | $10,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Art Festival | $10,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Tulsa, OK | European Pheasant Hunt 2026 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | OSU Presidents Fellow Priorities Fund | $10,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | MIX 2025 Premium Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Philbrook Festival 2025 Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Philbrook MIX 2026 Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | Tulsa, OK | Flight Night Mesosphere Sponsorship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | Tulsa, OK | Flight Night 2026 Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | HallowZOOeen 2026 Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Bartlesville, OK | WILD BREW 2025 Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Bartlesville, OK | Wildbrew 2026 Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | 2025 Benefit Dinner | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Jenks, OK | Rock & Read 2025 | $5,000 |
| HBA Charitable Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Build My Future Event Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Tulsa, OK | European Pheasant Hunt 2025 | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| LiteSpeed Flight Demonstration Team | Tulsa, OK | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | [23-51800] - Athletics Excellence Fund - | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,791,000 | 69 |
| 2023 | $2,318,682 | 41 |
| 2022 | $2,652,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602599349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7246964
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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