Stories
Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation helps donors make the greatest impact on the most pressing needs facing our community. Check out some of our featured videos below!
Connecting Rural Oklahomans
The residents of Coalgate, Oklahoma know that access to high-speed internet is a fundamental necessity, connecting people to resources. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation awarded the City of Coalgate a grant of $150,000, which served as the catalyst for delivering broadband internet services to its citizens.
Transforming Lives and Fulfilling Dreams
When Businesswoman Elaine Hahn passed away, her sister Kathy knew how important education was to Elaine. To honor Elaine’s legacy, she established the Elaine Hahn Memorial Business Scholarship at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for young women who plan to attend college and study business. Students receiving the scholarship often graduate debt-free, which is important for Kathy.
Leveling the Playing Field
Former Governor George Nigh and his wife Donna know that it’s not about how much money one contributes but the positive impact they can create to help improve people’s lives. To date, the Donna Nigh Foundation has funded more than 100 organizations through over 260 grants, and the money that has gone out through these grants has been over a million dollars.
OCCF’s Impact
We connect donors with nonprofit organizations, programs and initiatives that transform lives in central Oklahoma and beyond.
Check out the video to the right to learn more about who we are!