Forbes Foundation

EIN 31-1581540 · OK · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in OK, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Forbes Foundation based in OK paid 18 grants totaling $26.2K to 18 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $7K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included SOUTHMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, and SALVATION ARMY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$322,012
Giving (latest yr)
$26,200
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$500
Recipients
18
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Southminister Presbyterian Church$7,000
  • Church of the Resurrection$5,800
  • Salvation Army$3,500
  • University of Tulsa College of Law$2,500
  • Ascension St John Foundation$1,000

Where grants went

  • Oklahoma$25,950 · 17 grants
  • Massachusetts$250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Southminister Presbyterian Church
Tulsa, OK
General Operations
$7,000
Church of the Resurrection
Tulsa, OK
General Operations
$5,800
Salvation Army
Tulsa, OK
Provide Services for the Needy IN the Tulsa Area
$3,500
University of Tulsa College of Law
Tulsa, OK
Support of Student Services and Scholarships
$2,500
Ascension St John Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Support the Breast Center IN Tulsa
$1,000
Catholic Charities
Tulsa, OK
Support Services for the Needy IN the Tulsa Area
$1,000
Meals on Wheels-tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Provide Meals for the Needy IN the Tulsa Area
$1,000
Catholic Diocese of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Support Faith & Works Program
$700
American Heart Association-tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Cpr Education IN the Tulsa Area
$500
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
Provide Food for the Needy IN the Tulsa Region
$500
American Red Cross-tulsa Area Chapter
Tulsa, OK
Cpr Education IN the Tulsa Area
$500
Saint Francis Hospice
Tulsa, OK
Support the Hospice IN Tulsa
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Forbes Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Forbes Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $26.2K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $7K (median $500).

Recent recipients include SOUTHMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, SALVATION ARMY, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Forbes Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Forbes Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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