Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner in Philanthropy and Community Impact
Tulsa Community Foundation has been dedicated to advancing philanthropy and strengthening communities since its inception in 1998. We serve as a trusted partner for donors, nonprofits, and professional advisors, facilitating strategic charitable giving and resource allocation. Our mission focuses on empowering individuals and organizations to create lasting impact through donor-advised funds, grant programs, and scholarship initiatives. With a commitment to transparency and expertise, we provide tailored solutions that align with donors' charitable goals while addressing critical community needs.Our team combines deep local knowledge with national best practices to ensure effective stewardship of charitable assets. As one of the largest community foundations globally, we leverage our extensive network to connect resources with opportunities that drive equitable progress across Tulsa and beyond.
Services
Donor Advised Funds
Grant Opportunities
Scholarship Programs
Nonprofit Support
Professional Advisory Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in managing charitable funds and grant programs.
- Our team provides personalized support for donors and nonprofit organizations.
- We administer millions in grants annually across arts, healthcare, and financial literacy fields.
- Our local expertise connects resources with community needs effectively.
- We offer comprehensive services for professional advisors and estate planners.
Services
Donor Advised Funds
We help donors establish and manage donor-advised funds that align with their philanthropic goals. Our team provides expert guidance on charitable giving strategies while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This service enables donors to create lasting impact through structured grantmaking to qualified organizations.
Grant Opportunities
Our foundation administers millions in grants annually to support arts, healthcare, and financial literacy initiatives. We work with fund advisors to identify qualified recipients and ensure proper distribution of resources. This program helps nonprofits access critical funding for community development projects.
Scholarship Programs
We distribute educational funds to students at various academic levels across multiple institutions. Our scholarship programs provide financial assistance for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. This service connects donors with students who need support to achieve their academic goals.
Nonprofit Support
We offer specialized resources and services to help nonprofits strengthen their operations and sustainability. Our support includes capacity-building initiatives, grant opportunities, and access to professional networks. This service empowers nonprofits to maximize their community impact.
Professional Advisory Services
We provide tailored solutions for wealth advisors, estate planners, and tax professionals to enhance their clients' charitable giving strategies. Our team offers technical expertise on philanthropic vehicles and tax-efficient giving methods. This service strengthens advisors' ability to meet clients' charitable objectives.
People
Phil Lakin
CEO
Phil Lakin leads Tulsa Community Foundation's strategic vision and community engagement efforts. With extensive nonprofit leadership experience, he focuses on expanding philanthropic impact across Tulsa and Northeastern Oklahoma.
Questions
How can I establish a donor-advised fund?
Contact our team to discuss your philanthropic goals and complete the fund establishment process. We'll guide you through charitable asset contributions and grantmaking procedures.
What grant opportunities are available?
We administer grants in arts, healthcare, and financial literacy fields. Nonprofits can submit proposals through our online portal for consideration by fund advisors.
How do scholarships get awarded?
Our scholarship committee evaluates applications based on established criteria. Funds are distributed directly to educational institutions for qualified recipients.
What support exists for professional advisors?
We provide technical resources and collaborative tools to help advisors integrate charitable giving into clients' financial and estate plans.
How does TCF impact the community?
We connect donors with critical community needs through strategic grantmaking, managing over $1 billion in charitable assets to support local and national initiatives.
