El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
EIN 731463569 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$58.4M
813 grants · $7.3M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
63%
deep partner · 226/360 multi-year
repeat
$309.6M
Assets (2023)
360
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MRS CHRISTINE EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
Phone
(405) 607-6301
Deadlines
JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH
How to Apply
PROPOSALS TO THE E.L. AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION ARE INITIATED THROUGH OUR ONLINE GRANT REQUEST SYSTEM AT WWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM/APPLICATION. TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY BY JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH. AFTER REVIEW, WE WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST. YOU MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY DIFFICULTY OR HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT: DEBI MOORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION (405) 607-6301 DMOORE@GAYLORDFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9.3M | $258.2M | $14.4M | 156 |
| 2017 | $9.6M | $285.8M | $21.3M | 161 |
| 2021 | $12.6M | $345.2M | $24.9M | 180 |
| 2022 | $12.7M | $287.8M | $60.0M | 161 |
| 2023 | $14.1M | $309.6M | $9.7M | 155 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 813 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$72K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$1.3M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
1.0% of US grants
· Rank #3 of 14 states
$3.9M across
8 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Harris
- 2 Dallas
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (813 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas MD Anderson | Houston, TX | $1,300,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | $1,037,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Mercy Health Center Foundation | St Louis, MO | $1,020,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,017,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,015,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Mercy Health Center Foundation | St Louis, MO | $1,010,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | $1,007,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,005,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | $1,001,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| YWCA of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,000,400 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson | Houston, TX | $810,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson | Houston, TX | $800,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Integris Health Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $750,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $672,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $662,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| OMRF | Oklahoma City, OK | $657,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | $556,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $510,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $505,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | $505,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $504,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
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