Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
EIN 237009414Total Given 2016–2024
$8.4M
364 grants · $936K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
47%
supporter · 86/182 multi-year
repeat
$38.4M
Assets (2024)
182
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TRUSTEES OF THE BERNSEN FOUNDATION
Phone
(918) 584-4711
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THE 12TH DAY OF EACH MONTH.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, REGARDLESS OF FORM.
Restrictions
RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS THE FOLLOWING "STATEMENT OF POLICIES" IS TAKEN FROM THE MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GRACE & FRANKLIN BERNSEN FOUNDATION: STATEMENT OF POLICIES: 1)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY CONSIDER FUNDING REQUESTS ONLY FROM THE TULSA AREA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. 2)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY ONLY CONSIDER FUNDING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL PROVIDE A DEFINED BENEFIT SUCH AS CAPITAL PROJECTS, BUILDING PROGRAMS, OR SPECIFIC PROGRAM NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. 3)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY ONLY MAKE GIFTS WHICH WILL BE MEANINGFUL IN AMOUNT AND BENEFIT TO THE RECIPIENT.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.5M | $29.6M | $738K | 67 |
| 2017 | $1.5M | $31.9M | $716K | 75 |
| 2018 | $1.3M | $32.8M | $1.6M | 62 |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $32.7M | $1.3M | 53 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $32.7M | $3.7M | 51 |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $38.4M | $2.6M | 56 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 364 grants on record
Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$23K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (364 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | $150,000 | CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT | 2020 |
| Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | $150,000 | CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT | 2023 |
| Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | $150,000 | CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT | 2024 |
| Crosstown Learning Center | Tulsa, OK | $150,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2016 |
| Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Cli | Tulsa, OK | $125,000 | NEW FACILITY | 2018 |
| Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Cli | Tulsa, OK | $125,000 | NEW FACILITY | 2020 |
| A New Leaf | Tulsa, OK | $125,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | STUDENT LOUNGE HARDESTY HALL | 2018 |
| 12 & 12 Inc | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | LOST KINGDOM GRANT PYM 5 OF 5 | 2023 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | R BERRY CENTER CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | AFRICAN WILDS 2 OF 5 | 2024 |
| Dvis | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2016 |
| The Children'S Center | Bethany, OK | $100,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | STUDENT LOUNGE HARDESTY HALL | 2016 |
| Tulsa Botanical Garden | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | ARTS & CULTURE GRANT | 2016 |
| Dvis | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAYMENT | 2017 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $100,000 | STUDENT LOUNGE HARDESTY HALL | 2017 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $92,000 | COMMUNITY CENTER SUBSIDY PMT | 2017 |
| Assistance League of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $75,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Tulsa, OK | $75,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Assistance League of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $75,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAYMENT | 2017 |
| St John Medical Center Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $60,000 | RIVERSIDE CLINIC | 2018 |
| St John Medical Center Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $60,000 | RIVERSIDE CLINIC | 2016 |
| Morton Comprehensive Health Serv | Tulsa, OK | $60,000 | NEW MAMMOGRAPH MACHINE GRANT | 2017 |