E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with $260.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$260.1Mtotal assets
1995IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $11.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • University Of Texas Md Anderson $1.3M
  • University Of Oklahoma Foundation Inc $1M
  • Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City $1M
  • Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health $1M
  • Ymca Of Greater Oklahoma City $1M
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $673K
  • National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum $505K
  • Casady School $504K
  • Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Foundation $500K
  • United Way Of Central Oklahoma $450K
  • Newview Oklahoma Inc $375K
  • Oklahoma State University Foundation $327K
  • Dean A Mcgee Eye Inst Endow Fund $250K
  • Palomar Ok City Family Justice Ctr $230K
  • Special Care $200K
  • Mental Health Association Of Oklahoma $200K
  • The Children's Center $200K
  • Teach For America $150K
  • Freedom Center Of Okc $120K
  • Magdalene House Okc $100K
  • Homeless Alliance $100K
  • Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center $100K
  • Anna's House Foundation $100K
  • Sunbeam Family Services $100K
  • Remerge $85K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$8.9M
  • FY2021$12.6M
  • FY2022$12.7M
  • FY2023$14.1M

About E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersOklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • EIN731463569
  • IRS ruling1995

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation?

E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with $260.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation?

E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation's EIN is 731463569. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation?

Private foundations like E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with E L and Thelma Gaylord Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.