Private foundation · Tulsa, OK

Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K $15K $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
93
Repeat grantees
55
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THE 12TH DAY OF EACH MONTH.
ContactTRUSTEES OF THE BERNSEN FOUNDATION · 9185844711
MaterialsALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, REGARDLESS OF FORM.
RestrictionsRESTRICTIONS 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.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Melissa Easterling
TRUSTEE
$83K
David Zemel
DIRECTOR
$73K
Donald E Pray
TRUSTEE
$60K
Barbara Pray
TRUSTEE
$60K
W Bland Williamson
TRUSTEE
$60K
Susan Rainey
TRUSTEE
$17K
John D Strong Jr
TRUSTEE
$54K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
5.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'15
'16
'17
'18
'19
'21
'22
'23
607
Total grants awarded
$14.6M
Total amount
$24K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$1.4M
56 grants
2022
$1.2M
51 grants
2021
$1.3M
52 grants
2019
$1.5M
53 grants
2018
$1.5M
60 grants
2017
$1.3M
62 grants
2016
$1.5M
75 grants
2015
$1.5M
67 grants
2014
$1.5M
67 grants
2013
$1.8M
64 grants

Top recipients

131 grants · OK
$3.3M
Gathering Place
6 grants · OK
$800K
6 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$400K
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Cli
3 grants · OK
$375K
7 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$340K
6 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$331K
4 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$320K
Dvis
4 grants · OK
$255K
4 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$250K
6 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$225K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Gathering Place
CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$150K
Tulsa Zoo Management
AFRICAN WILDS 2 OF 5
OK · TY 2023
$100K
Life Senior Services
R BERRY CENTER CAMPAIGN
OK · TY 2023
$100K
Family Safety Center
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
OK · TY 2023
$50K
Osu Foundation
PSYCHIATRIC CARE CENTER
OK · TY 2023
$50K
Junior Achievement of Oklahoma
MATCHING GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$50K
American Red Cross Ne Oklahoma
ROOF REPAIRS
OK · TY 2023
$50K
1st Step Male Diversion Program
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$50K
Habitat for Humanity
FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$50K
Town & Country School
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
OK · TY 2023
$31K
Tulsa Botancial Garden
NEW PHONE SYSTEM
OK · TY 2023
$30K
Dvis
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$30K
Center for Ind Wphy Challenge
LIFT BUS
OK · TY 2023
$29K
New View Oklahoma
LOW VISION CLINIC
OK · TY 2023
$26K
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Hospitality House of Tulsa
FAMILY MEDICAL LODGING PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Philbrrok Museum of Art
STORY OF AMERICA EXHIBIT
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Resonance Center for Women
RE-ENTRY PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Parent Child Center of Tulsa
THERAPY PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Modus
TRANSPORTATION DONATION
OK · TY 2023
$25K
A New Leaf
MATCHING GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Assistance League of Tulsa
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
MATCHING GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Community Food Bank
COMPUTER UPGRADES
OK · TY 2023
$24K
Revitalize T-town
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$20K
Tulsa Boys Home
RUN FOR THE ROSES SPONSORSHIP
OK · TY 2023
$20K
Beheard Movement
7/24 GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$20K
South Tulsa Community House
OPERATING EXPENSES
OK · TY 2023
$20K
Helping Hands Ministry
FAMILY & COMMUNITY GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$20K
The Common Good
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$20K
American Red Cross
DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
OK · TY 2023
$20K
Joy in the Cause
JOY IN THE RESCUE
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Tulsa Cares
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$15K
501 Technical
CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM EXPANSION
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Lilyfield
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Lindsay House
2024 PROGRAM
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Girl Scouts of Eastern Ok
SUMMER CAMP SUPPORT
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Muddy Paws
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$11K
Pause 4 Paws
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$10K
She Brews Coffee & Transition
OPERATING
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Bridges Foundation
AIR COMPRESSORS & DRYER
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Fostering Connections
OPERATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$10K
American Red Cross Ne Oklahoma
STORM RELIEF
OK · TY 2023
$10K
The Demand Project
OFFICE EXPANSION
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Joys to the World
ADA BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Tulsa Area United Way
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Community Action Project of Tulsa
FATHER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Family Hope House
STAFF EXPANSION
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Make-a-wish Foundation Oklahoma
GENERAL GRANT
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Hospice of Green Country
TELEPHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
OK · TY 2023
$9K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.