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Tax Review: Funding Options for 2025
When your client is getting ready to make a contribution to a fund at the Community Foundation or other charity, remind them not to automatically reach for the checkbook! Here are other (and typically more tax-savvy) options to consider. Marketable Securities - Gifts...
Monitoring the Ongoing DAF Regulations
We are committed to helping you serve your charitable clients regardless of where the proposed donor-advised fund regulations ultimately land. DAFs are popular because they allow your client to make a tax-deductible transfer of cash, marketable securities or another...
Congratulations to the 2024 Khader K. Hussein Palliative Care Award Recipients
Each year, these $2,000 awards recognize outstanding graduating medical and nursing students who demonstrate an interest in palliative care and end-of-life issues. The awards honor Dr. Khader K. Hussein, a former board member of the Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma who...
Remembering Our Veterans
The following is a recreation of a flyer shared by ARM (Associated Risk Managers) created in remembrance of Jeffry Rogers, circa 2006. Portions of the flyer have been updated to ensure accuracy. Like many young men, Jeff Rogers was moved to join the military by the...
OCCF Blood Drive, May 13
Come help save a life with OBI at OCCF! Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling is recommended. Monday, May 13, 20249 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oklahoma City Community Foundation (directions)Bloodmobile, Free parking in rear of building AppointmentsMake sure you're in. Donor...
Resources for Those Affected by the April 25-28 Severe Weather Event
Last updated 5/3/24 @ 2 p.m. Between April 25-28, several tornadoes touched down across the central Oklahoma region. While Oklahomans are no strangers to severe weather, it does not make the incident any less strenuous. Working with leading organizations like OKVOAD,...
OCCF Awards $567,000 in Scholarships to 189 Central Oklahoma Students
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is excited to announce it is awarding $567,000 in scholarships to 189 central Oklahoma graduating high school seniors, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. These students were honored during a...
$515,588 Granted for Access to Health Care & Public Parks
Oklahoma's nonprofit sector plays a central role in delivering vital resources and services to our community. To support their efforts, we offer a variety of grant opportunities throughout the year. Recently, we have awarded $515,588 to support access to health care...
Christina Adcox Named Chief Operating Officer of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation
After a nationwide search, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of Christina Adcox as the foundation’s new Chief Operating Officer. Oklahoma City Community Foundation“Christina Adcox has the perfect combination of expertise in...
Strong Communities are Built by Strong Leaders.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation congratulates all the Journal Record's Most Admired CEO honorees, including our own President & CEO, Trisha Finnegan.I am reminded every day of how special Central Oklahoma is. We care deeply, work together, give back and...
Remembering Carolyn Watson
Carolyn Watson was a woman of action and understood the value of blessing others with the gifts she was given. The longtime chair and CEO of Shamrock Bancshares wanted to improve the quality of life for the residents living in rural Oklahoma communities where her...
OCCF sends our deepest condolences on the passing of William “Bill” O. Johnstone
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff send our deepest condolences to family and friends on the passing of William “Bill” O. Johnstone. Mr. Johnstone was a Foundation trustee from 1994-2003 and served as the chairman of the board in 1997. He led...