The Endowment Program Charitable Organization Endowment Report

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION I SEPTEMBER 2005 Janet Taliaferro A Donor's Plan Illustrates the Power of Endowment

An active community volunteer and Considering the investment strategy and political consultant who approaches distribution policy of the City every project with a special zeal, Community Foundation, Janet calculated how Janet Taliaferro knows firsthand that much she would need to contribute to each a solid plan is necessary if you want organization’s endowment so that future annual to reach a goal. When she decided earnings would replace her current annual gift to she wanted to provide permanent the charity after she was gone. Her calculations support for several charitable orga­ illustrated that it would require $15,000 to nizations in , she put each of the six endowments. Although the her well-honed skills to work and economy was up and down over the next decade developed a plan. or so, Janet stuck with her plan and added to the An Oklahoma City native, Janet endowments as she was able. She even provided became active in many cultural, for the completion of the plan through her estate health and welfare activities as a in case she died before the endowments were fully student at Southern Methodist funded. University and during her career In 2003, Janet made her last gift toward her which lead to a relocation on the endowment plan, although she had moved back East Coast. After moving back to her to the Washington, D.C. area in 1999. And, just hometown from Washington, D.C. as she expected when she initiated her plan, the in 1981, Janet soon began supporting value of her cumulative gifts of $90,000 has now her favorite charitable organizations increased to $115,000 and will generate $5,600 by contributing to their endow­ in distributions this year for the endowments ment funds at the Oklahoma City of the following organizations: Canterbury Community Foundation. Attracted Choral Society, Chamber Music in Oklahoma, by the success of John Kirkpatrick's Francis Tuttle Foundation, Firstep, Oklahoma matches, she developed her own Philharmonic Society and Planned Parenthood of endowment building program for Central Oklahoma. Most importantly, just as she the organizations she supported. planned, Janet's gift will continue to provide for In 1991, she explained the logic of these organizations for generations to come and her plan: "I don't expect to live in Oklahoma City will increase to keep up with inflation. Janet Taliaferro and her plan illustrates after I’m older because my children live on the Janet Taliaferro and her plan illustrates that that when it comes to endowments, the East Coast and I want to be with them,” she said. when it comes to endowments, the Oklahoma "But 1 want to add to the endowments for these City Community Foundation makes giving Oklahoma City Community Foundation organizations so that when I do leave, my annual simple, flexible and forever. makes giving simple, flexible and forever. contribution will continue."

Endowments: Creating Lasting Support for Charitable Organizations Table of Contents In 1970, an Oklahoma City businessman organizations know they rely upon an annual decided he wanted to find a way to support a distribution every year into the future. That's 1 Janet Taliaferro favorite organization forever. That individual, the power of endowment. A Donor's Plan Illustrates the Power of Endowment Jasper D. Ackerman, made a gift of $25-000 1-2 Endowments: Creating Lasting to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation What are endowments? Support for Charitable Organizations to establish an endowment for what is now Endowments are funds that are invested with 2 Working with donors to make charitable known as the National Cowboy & Western the intent to provide long-term support for a giving simple, flexible and forever Heritage Museum. Many others soon followed charitable purpose. A portion of the investment 3 Investment & Distribution Policies: Mr. Ackerman's lead and began establishing earnings is distributed annually to the charitable Tailored for Charitable Organization endowments for their favorite organizations. organization and the remaining earnings are Endowments Thanks to the vision and generosity of Mr. retained in the fund so that the endowment and 3 Online Services Ackerman and many others over the past the annual distribution stream both grow over

3 Charitable Organization Contact Information 35 years, the Oklahoma City Community time. Foundation administers the nation’s largest In addition to the Investment and Distribution 4-11 Charitable Organization Endowments charitable organization endowment program. Policies outlined on page 3, the Oklahoma 12 Historical Highlights In 2005. 260 charitable organizations will City Community Foundation also provides receive $4.1 million in distributions that will the following services through its Charitable provide for current needs as well as future Organization Endowment Program: operating expenses. This is revenue that exists because donors past and present support the Development Assistance many and varied missions of these organizations Our staff works continuously to promote the with contributions. And best of all, these Charitable Organization Endowment Program

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I Thanks to the Charitable Organization Endowment Program, we witness the power of endowment working in our community everyday. And because endowments are forever, generations to come will benefit as well.

Working with donors to make charitable giving simple, flexible and forever Investment & Distribution Policies: Tailored for Charitable Organization Endowments

Providing simple and flexible giving options for donors is an important The PGDC Makes Charitable Planning Easy Charitable organization endowments are created to exist in perpetuity The Planned Giving Design Center is a comprehensive online resource service we provide through the Charitable Organization Endowment and provide support for the charitable agency's current and future needs. Charitable Organization Endowments* available at www.occf.org. A simple and free registration gives donors and The balance between generating current income and ensuring growth to Program. Charitable gifts can provide donors with tax benefits and Represent a Variety of Community Interests even annual income. professional advisors alike access to the latest information on charitable protect future income against inflation requires that investment and dis­ Our professional staff is experienced and knowledgeable about giving and estate planning. Highlights of the PGDC include sample tribution policies are well coordinated and that a long-term perspective # of Total Fund Value Organizations as of 6/30/05 '05 Distribution the different giving vehicles and can work with donors and their documents for charitable gift annuities, bequests and charitable trusts; is maintained. Area estate plan case studies; optional email news alerts on the latest regulatory The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Trustees monitor the professional advisors to develop a gift planning process that meets the Cultural 31 $5.6 million $276,517 donor's charitable and financial goals. And, because the Oklahoma developments; and an online calculator to compute tax and income investment process so that every charitable organization endowment Education 45 15.9 million 743,889 City Community Foundation is a public charity, the tax benefits are the implications. receives the best possible professional investment management. In addi­ Health/Medical 28 5.3 million 260,312 maximum allowed by law for gifts made to endowments we administer. tion, the distribution policies utilized by the Charitable Organization Below is a summary of the gift options and services we provide: Non-Cash Assets Endowment Program are modeled after the nation's largest and most Civic 62 8.3 million 393,588 We also make it easy for those donors who make charitable gifts using successful endowment programs. Social Services 67 11.5 million 543,490 Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts non-cash assets. We are able to accept oil and gas interests, insurance Youth 14 3.7 million 180,421 Charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts are giving policies, marketable securities, retirement plan assets and real estate. How are the agency endowment funds invested? Religious 3 463 thousand 11,263 vehicles that provide income to the donor or a loved one while also All charitable organization endowments are pooled with other Oklahoma making a charitable gift. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation One Gift To Benefit More Than One Organization City Community Foundation funds and invested by a team of professional * Excludes Organizational Affiliated Funds has the expertise and capability to issue gift annuity contracts and For donors who want to make one gift and divide it among several investment managers. Our investment policy calls for a portfolio of administer charitable trusts. Sample trust and annuity agreements charitable organizations, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation stocks and bonds that is highly diversified and of the highest quality. are available for review at www.occf.org. makes the process easy. Capital preservation and growth necessary to protect against inflation value of the fund, averaged over the previous 8 quarters. Any remaining are the policy's fundamental objectives. Our Investment Committee investment return over the 5 percent is left in the fund to increase the Bequests Charitable Giving Available 24/7 monitors the performance of these managers and devotes significant fund value and to protect the future income stream against inflation. Continuing to make a difference in the community after your For donors who prefer the convenience of making gifts online, we offer time to consideration of issues of asset allocation and appropriate Historical trends in the marketplace indicate that 5 percent is an lifetime is easy through a charitable bequest. A charitable bequest is a secure giving service at www.occf.org that accepts major credit cards. diversification. The Investment Committee is comprised ofTrustees appropriate amount to distribute while still maintaining the purchasing language included within a will or trust that designates a specific asset, The online giving service was updated in 2005 to make this simple and investment professionals in the community and is led by Investment power of the fund. This is based on the assumptions that total investment a dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to a specified charitable service even easier for donors to make a gift to any fund at the Counsel, James K. Hotchkiss of Hotchkiss and Associates of Chicago, return for a balanced portfolio can reasonably be expected to average organization. For your convenience, we provide sample language for Oklahoma City Community Foundation at any time. Illinois. This proven investment strategy has resulted in investment at least 8 percent and inflation over time will average 3 percent. A charitable bequests on our web site at www.occf.org. performance that has out performed the market benchmark indices for majority of large endowment funds for colleges and foundations use the past lO years compounded. Total investment performance for the the 5 percent spending rule because the annual distribution from the fiscal year ended 6/30/05 was 7.9 percent. Details of the most recent fund is predictable and is not tied to current income, asset allocation or investment performance results are available at www.occf.org. shifts in market conditions in any one year. This spending policy allows Endowments: Creating Lasting investment managers to focus on achieving the best total return for the Support for Charitable Organizations How are the annual distribution amounts determined? portfolio that enhances the fund over time. Cash distributions from charitable organization endowment are based For more information about the investment and distribution policies, Charitable Organization Continued from Page 1 on a spending rule that calls for distributing 5 percent of the market please contact Carla Pickrell at 405/235-5603 or [email protected]. to donors as well as work with the organizations' staff and boards to help Endowment Program encourage the growth of the endowment through development efforts. We make it easy and convenient for donors to contribute to these funds year round. Organizations can also apply to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund Gayle Farley for matching grants to help build their charitable endowment funds at 405/235-5603 the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. [email protected] Administrative and Support Services Online Services Our staff provides all accounting and reporting services for each charitable organization endowment and for each major donor. All contributions are acknowledged and we help facilitate non-cash gifts such as stocks or other securities. Due to careful management, economies of scale and support from an administrative endowment, Central Oklahoma Charities - DonorCentral: Online Service for the annual fees for these services are an amazingly low 0.4 percent Your Online Directory Charitable Organization Endowments (40 basis points) with fees scaling down for larger funds. In addition, an online fund reporting system - DonorCentral - is Central Oklahoma Charities is one of several services the Oklahoma City DonorCentral is a unique service offered by the Oklahoma City Gift Planning available to all charitable organization endowments. Please see page 3 Community Foundation provides for the more than 260 charitable organi­ Community Foundation for the 260 participants in the Charitable for more information on this service. zations with permanent endowment funds and those donors looking for Organization Endowment Program. DonorCentral is a convenient and

Grants and Program Assistance information about charitable organizations. easy online reporting system that is accessed via a secure password and Donna McCampbell Through the Capacity Building Program, we provide grant opportuni­ Central Oklahoma Charities is the region's most comprehensive online username through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation web site 405/235-5603 ties, training programs, free networking luncheons and other technical [email protected] directory and it's completely free of charge. Visit Central Oklahoma www.occf.org. DonorCentral offers organization representatives the assistance. In addition, all charitable organization endowments are Charities at www.occf.org and find 260 telephone and fax numbers, email ability to review fund balance and gift and distribution history to the profiled on our web site via Central Oklahoma Charities, the region's addresses, web site links and organizational descriptions available right fund as well as up-to-date financial statements. This is a service the free and most comprehensive online directory of charitable organi­ zations, as well as in the Annual Report that is distributed to donors at your fingertips. To simplify your search, the directory features both Oklahoma City Community Foundation also offers to donors with throughout the year. an alphabetical listing as well as a service categorical listing. An online permanent advised and affiliated funds. giving link on each organization's directory page also makes it easy for For more information about online services for charitable organi­ donors to make a secure and direct contribution to that organization's zation endowments, please contact Gayle Farley at 405/235-5603 or endowment fund with a major credit card. [email protected].

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J ENDOWMENT PROGRAM girl scouts- RED LANDS COUNCIL

(1978) Established in 1935, the Girl Scouts - Red Lands Council coordinates activities for girls ages five to 17 across a 15-county area in central and northwestern Oklahoma. In 2005, the organization used a Fund for Oklahoma City grant to start a twice-weekly summer program at nine sites in south Oklahoma City.

Charitable Organization

OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ARTS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS FINE ARTS INSTITUTE OF EDMOND MELTON ART REFERENCE LIBRARY OKLAHOMA CITY ALL SPORTS ASSOCIATION (1989) Offers educational and cultural (1994) An educational resource library and (1989) Promotes the performance of (1982) Provides scholarship assistance for young (1995) Creates and promotes athletic publisher of books on individual artists and Shakespearian works during a summer theater women recognized in EWI's Business Careers competitions in Oklahoma City and across ALLIED ARTS FOUNDATION enrichment for children and adults in the visual and performing arts. the art world in general. series in Edmond, Okla., and by touring and Development Program. the state. (r995) Promotes the arts in greater Oklahoma teaching residencies in schools and communities and conducts an annual fund drive to benefit GUY FRASER HARRISON ACADEMY JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM throughout the state. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA CITY CRIMESTOPPERS 20 cultural organizations. FORTHE PERFORMING ARTS (1993) Teaches children ages three—12 about (1978) Provides support for Jewish social (1983) Provides reward support and other (1998) Named for a longtime director of the everyday life through a variety of hands—on OKLAHOMA VISUAL ARTS COALITION services both locally and throughout the world. assistance to police in solving crimes in the AMBASSADORS' CONCERT CHOIR Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra, the exhibits promoting career awareness and is (1996) Provides technical and financial Oklahoma City area. (1990) Provides an opportunity for youth Academy provides orchestral education and located in Seminole, Okla. assistance to visual artists in Oklahoma and JUNIOR HOSPITALITY CLUB and adults to study and perform vocal music. performance opportunities for middle school hosts an annual exhibition that awards (1980) Promotes fund raising and volunteer OKLAHOMA CITY RIVERFRONT and high school musicians. OK CHORALE FUND excellence in the visual arts. activities among young women in the Oklahoma REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ARTS COUNCIL OF OKLAHOMA CITY (2002) A men's chorus that performs and City area. (2005) Supports the public uses and programs (1977) Promotes the arts in the metropolitan INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS OF OKLAHOMA- promotes the singing music of barbershop OKLAHOMA YOUTH SYMPHONY for the Oklahoma River. See photo on page 10. area through educational activities, festivals LINDAJAEGER MEMORIAL FUND quartets. (1997) Provides talented middle and high school JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OKLAHOMA CITY and concerts that are accessible to all (1999) Sustains and encourages emerging and musicians of Oklahoma the opportunity to learn (1977) Promotes volunteerism, develops OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION individuals. See photo on page 6. established artists in all media. Established in OKLAHOMA ARTS INSTITUTE and study music through participation in a full the potential of women and improves the (1996) Provides permanent support for the memory of a sculptor and painter whose work (1978) Provides educational workshops and orchestral experience. community through the effective action and organization's charitable activities. Ballet oklahoma was exhibited by IAO and throughout the state. residential arts institutes for youth and adults leadership of trained volunteers. (1975) Supports a professional, resident ballet of Oklahoma and the region. PASEO ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA LIONS SERVICE FOUNDATION company that pursues and communicates INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY (1992) Supports the artistic and cultural KIWANIS CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FUND (1992) Provides financial support to the excellence through dance and operates a HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S THEATRE activities of this historic central Oklahoma City (2005) Supports the charitable activities of Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank, the Oklahoma ballet school to train young dancers. (1982) Displays the works of professional (1978) Provides theatrical productions targeted neighborhood that features artists' studios and the downtown Kiwanis club. Lions Boys Ranch and other Lions Club photographers and promotes photography to children's audiences, as well as productions galleries. service projects. CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY by honoring the pioneers and innovators staged by children. LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA CITY (1982) Supports an adult choral group that of photography. PRAIRIE DANCE THEATRE (1994) Creates a network of leaders with a REDBUD FOUNDATION performs classical works through an annual OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART (1979) Promotes a high standard of dance and broad understanding of the community and (2000) Sponsors an annual IO kilometer run concert series and provides vocal training for JACOBSON FOUNDATION (1992) Presents traveling, museum-organized movement through the education of children a commitment to service. and other walking and biking activities through adults, high school students and children. (1994) Provides educational exhibitions, and permanent collection exhibits and is home and the public. northwest Oklahoma City and Nichols Hills. programs, events and fellowships celebrating to the world's largest collection of Chihuly glass. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OKLAHOMA CHAMBER MUSIC IN OKLAHOMA Native American culture. RED EARTH INDIAN CENTER (1999) A non-partisan political organization ROTARY FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA CITY (1993) Provides an annual Chamber Music OKLAHOMA CITY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE (1983) Promotes and preserves American that encourages the informed and active (1993) Provides support for the charitable Series that brings internationally recognized KIRKPATRICK AIR & SPACE MUSEUM AT OMNIPLEX (1994) Promotes community interest in the Indian history and culture through a permanent participation of citizens in government. activities of the Rotary Club #29. chamber music ensembles to Oklahoma City. (1991) Features more than 300 hands-on performance of orchestral music through collection of exhibits and educational and science exhibits, a premier collection of space educational activities and financial support cultural programs, including an annual festival. LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA U.S. NAVY-E6A SQUADRON, TINKER AFB CIMARRON CIRCUIT OPERA COMPANY and aviation artifacts, and the state's only public­ of the Oklahoma Philharmonic Orchestra. (1998) Supports free legal services to low (1992) Provides support to Navy families (1983) Performs fully staged and costumed access planetarium and provides educational COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT income and elderly Oklahomans. stationed with the Strategic Communications classical operas to provide Oklahoma's aspiring seminars as well as traveling exhibits. OKLAHOMA COMMUNITYTHEATRE ASSOCIATION Wing One at Tinker Air Force Base in singers a forum and opportunity to gain stage ORGANIZATIONS (1986) Promotes excellence in community NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL DAMES Oklahoma City. experience. See photo on page 6. OF AMERICA IN OKLAHOMA LADIES MUSIC CLUB theatre throughout the state by fostering ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING (1997) Supports musical activities and promotes communication, dissemination of ideas and (1979) Collects and preserves relics, traditions U.S.S. OKLAHOMA CITY CITY ARTS CENTER PROFESSIONALS (AFP) knowledge and appreciation of music. The support for community theatres. and buildings of historical significance to create (1992) Supports activities and services for those (1989) Provides exhibitions of local and (2001) Supports a professional association organization was instrumental in starting the an interest in colonial history. serving on the U.S.S. Oklahoma submarine. regional artists, classes, lectures, workshops of individuals responsible for generating first symphony in Oklahoma City. OKLAHOMA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION and special events in a facility at the State philanthropic support for a wide variety (1994) Provides professional training and THE NINETY-NINES WOMEN OF THE SOUTH Fairgrounds. of nonprofit, charitable organizations. LYRICTHEATRE OF OKLAHOMA information to museums, historical societies (1990) An international organization of female (2002) Provides cultural, civic, educational (1971) A professional music theatre organization and related institutions statewide and works pilots that provides networking and scholarship and social activities in south Oklahoma City. CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR NONPROFITS that educates talented performers through a to increase public awareness of museums as opportunities for women and preserves their (1989) Offers an educational series of musical (1993) Provides a variety of management summer musical theatre series. resources. unique history of aviation. performances by recognized and emerging resources and services to nonprofits and artists and musical organizations. government agencies in Oklahoma.

4 ) — Indicates year Charitable Organization Endowment was established 5 ARTS COUNCIL OF OKLAHOMA CITY

(1977) Annual events such as the Festival of the Arts and Opening Night are a few of the events and activities presented by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City in its endeavor to promote community-wide access to the arts. In 2005. the organization utilized a Capacity Building grant to conduct a survey among Festival of the Arts attendees.

CIMARRON CIRCUIT OPERA COMPANY

(1983) The 2005 season marked the 30th anniversary for the Cimarron Circuit Opera Company. The organization, founded by the late Thomas and Carol Brice Carey, provides the state's aspiring singers an opportunity to gain stage experience through performances in fully staged and costumed classic2004,al operas. In the organization received a Capacity Building grant to develop marketing materials.

EDUCATION: EDUCATION: MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PRESCHOOL -12™GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (2000) Seeks to benefit the students of Mid-Del LIBRARY ENDOWMENTTRUST CALUMET SCHOOL FOUNDATION Public Schools through grants, scholarships and other private support. (1991) Supports the Metropolitan Library (2OO3) Provides financial support for System in Oklahoma County. educational enrichment of students in MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION Calumet Public Schools. FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FRIENDS OF THE METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM (2OOl) Seeks to benefit the students of Moore (1983) Provides promotional, fundraising and Public Schools through grants, scholarships and volunteer support for the public library system (1977) An independent, coeducational Episcopal other private support. in Oklahoma County. college preparatory school for students in pre­ kindergarten through I2th grade. MOUNT SAINT MARY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS OF THE NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND (1983) A secondary school operated by the (2002) Provides public awareness and support CELEBRATIONS! EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Sisters of Mercy in the Capitol Hill area of for the library in Norman, Okla. (1977) A bilingual preschool in south Oklahoma south Oklahoma City. City serving children of the Hispanic HUMANITIES IN OKLAHOMA community by teaching English and other OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (1994) Supports the Oklahoma Humanities developmental skills. (l977) Seeks to build partnerships with the Council and its efforts to foster communication community to improve the quality of education between scholars, institutions and the public. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL in the Oklahoma City Public Schools. (1999) Ar> independent Catholic school in INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION northwest Oklahoma City that serves students OKLAHOMA FFA FOUNDATION (1987) Fosters international understanding in kindergarten through eighth grade. (2000) Supports the work of FFA, a national and goodwill through education, professional organization of junior high and high school and cultural exchanges among people of the DEER CREEK COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION students preparing for careers in agriculture southern region of the United States and (1995) Provides academic enrichment and and related industries. the world. stimulation for all students and patrons of the Deer Creek Public Schools. OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE OKLAHOMA CITY LITERACY COUNCIL (1988) Recognizes and encourages excellence in (1989) Promotes adult literacy by training EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION public education in Oklahoma with awards to volunteer teachers to provide reading (1989) Provides private funding for academic students, educators and educational programs. instruction to low-level adult readers. projects and teacher grants in Edmond Public Schools. OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS OKLAHOMANS FOR SPECIAL LIBRARY SERVICES (1990) A state-funded, two-year residential high (1998) Supports the Oklahoma Library for HERITAGE HALL SCHOOL school for Oklahoma students who excel in the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which (1996) A coeducational pre-kindergarten science and mathematics. provides free services to Oklahomans who are through I2th grade school open to qualified visually impaired, learning disabled or have a students of all races, creeds, national and ethnic POSITIVE TOMORROWS physical limitation. origins. (1997) Provides education and social services to PAYNE EDUCATION CENTER ERNA KROUCH PRESCHOOL children of homeless families or families in residential crisis. (1987) Trains teachers and others in a multi- (l979) An early childhood program located sensory curriculum designed to meet the special at Temple B'nai Israel. PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION learning needs of students with dyslexia. BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (1992) Provides grants to teachers, scholarships for continuing education and assistance for (1985) A coeducational college preparatory special projects in the Putnam City School institution of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma District. City for students in grades nine through 12.

6 ) — Indicates year Charitable Organization Endowment was established ROSARYCATHOLIC SCHOOL FILM INSTITUTE ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL (1996) Affiliated with St. Francis of Assisi (1998) Supports the viewing of classic and ORGANIZATIONS Catholic Church, the school serves students contemporary international films. in preschool through eighth grade. BEST FRIENDS OF SHELTER PETS OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2004) Provides support for the Oklahoma City SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF EL RENO (1976) Supports special projects chosen by the Animal Shelter, adoption outreach and a spay/ (2000) Supports the Catholic elementary dean of the Oklahoma City University School neuter assistance program. school located in El Reno, Okla. of Law. FREE TO LIVE ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC SCHOOL OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL (1992) Provides housing, food and medical (1998) Affiliated with St. Charles Borromeo OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING services to homeless animals while they await Catholic Church in Oklahoma City, the school (1998) Supports scholarship programs in the adoption and serves as a permanent home for serves students in preschool through eighth school of Civil and Environmental Engineering. those animals not adopted. grade. OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY/OKLAHOMA CITY FRIENDS OF MARTIN PARK NATURE CENTER ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL (1989) A two-year academic, career and (1998) Provides support to Martin Park (1998) A Catholic school in Edmond that serves technical training program at a branch Nature Center, a public wildlife sanctuary students in kindergarten through eighth grade. campus in Oklahoma City. and environmental education area located in northwest Oklahoma City. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER (1991) Affiliated with St. James Catholic (1979) Provides skills training, adult basic THE TREE BANK Church, the school serves students in preschool education, GED preparation and computer (1990) Distributes trees to public lands and through eighth grade. training for displaced and under trained non-profit agency property and educates workers. residents about tree planting and maintenance. ST. JOHN CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY (1996) REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Affiliated with St. John Missionary MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION Baptist Church, the school serves students in (2000) Supports a public two-year higher (1996) Funds research and education pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. education institution in El Reno, Okla. concerning the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife both at its ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY headquarters in Denver, Colo., and in (1983) An independent Episcopal school (2001) Supports the four-year university in Oklahoma. located in northwest Oklahoma City for pre­ Bethany, Okla., affiliated with the Church of kindergarten through eighth grade students. the Nazarene. MYRIAD GARDENS FOUNDATION (1987) Provides private funding, promotional ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF EDMOND ST. GREGORY'S UNIVERSITY support and volunteer involvement for the (1994) Affiliated with St. Mary's Episcopal (1979) Supports scholarships at this liberal arts Myriad Gardens Botanical and Horticultural Church in Edmond, Okla., the elementary college located in Shawnee, Okla., and affiliated Center located in . school serves preschool through fifth grade with the Catholic Church, Benedictine Order. students. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY- OKLAHOMA CHAPTER U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY (1993) A conservation organization dedicated to SPECIAL CARE (1978) Supports one of five national service preserving the natural diversity of the Earth by (1986) Provides educational and therapeutic academies training future officers for the protecting the land and water that its plants and care for handicapped children in a daycare Armed Forces. animals need to survive. setting and supportive services to their families. U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY OKLAHOMA CITY BEAUTIFUL TRINITY SCHOOL (1979) Supports one of five national service (1971) Works with neighborhoods and volunteer (1989) An independent, coeducational school academies training future officers for the groups to improve Oklahoma City's image in northeast Oklahoma City for students in Armed Forces. through beautification projects and cleanup preschool through eighth grade. programs. U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY VILLA TERESA SCHOOL (1978) Supports one of five national service OKLAHOMA CITY GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION (1987) An independent school and daycare academies training future officers for the (2004) Provides support for scholarships and program in central Oklahoma City serving Armed Forces. awards for students and teachers interested in infants and children through third grade that is geosciences and needs of the Oklahoma City operated by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Geological Society. (1992) Supports scholarships in Fine Arts and WESTMINSTER SCHOOL nursing programs as well as the Kirkpatrick OKLAHOMA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (1975) An independent school in central Service Award. (1989) Provides scholarship funds for this Oklahoma City serving students in preschool professional organization whose mission is through eighth grade. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - DEPARTMENTOF HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY to stimulate interest in horticulture through education and promotion of gardening. EDUCATION: COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES (2000) Established in honor of a long-time teacher to assist outstanding history and AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS OKLAHOMA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY geography students and faculty members (1971) Supports the Oklahoma City Zoological with developmental and research expenses. FRANCIS TUTTLE FOUNDATION Park and assists in conservation, education, (1993) Provides financial assistance to students UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA- recreation and zoological research. and enhances programs and facilities at three MELTON LEGACY COLLECTION campuses located in Oklahoma City. (2002) Established by the Melton Art Reference HEALTH-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS Library to support the library's donated art HILLEL FOUNDATION-UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA collection. ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION­ (1981) Provides cultural, educational and social OKLAHOMA & ARKANSAS CHAPTER services to Jewish students, faculty and staff at UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA- (2003) Serves as the primary community the University of Oklahoma. FRED JONES, JR., MUSEUM OF ART resource for Alzheimer's patients and their (1993) families through education, public policy and LANGSTON UNIVERSITY Provides object-based learning experiences for the public, university and research. (1985) Provides support for Oklahoma's only scholarly communities through the collection, historically black university. preservation and exhibition of works of art. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (1975) Provides funds for cancer research and OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA-MARCHING BAND offers education, research, advocacy and other (1984) A four-year, liberal arts and sciences (1991) Supports scholarships to students in services for cancer patients. university located in Shawnee, Okla., affiliated the university band program. with the Oklahoma Baptist General Convention. AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - MEDICAL COLLEGE (1977) Promotes the prevention and the search OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RESEARCH for a cure for diabetes and seeks to improve the (1971) A four-year university located in Edmond, (1986) Supports the library at the university's lives of all people affected by diabetes. Okla., affiliated with the Church of Christ. Health Sciences Center campus. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OFOKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - NAVAL ROTC (1994) Serves Oklahomans in the fight against (1983) A two-year higher education institution (1988) Support activities of the Naval Reserve asthma and other lung diseases through started by the citizens of the south Oklahoma Office Training Program at the university. education, research and advocacy. City community. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS- ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION-OKLAHOMA CHAPTER OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY BIZZELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY (1992) Supports research for a cure and (1971) A regional liberal arts university located (1979) Supports purchase of materials at prevention of arthritis, and supports programs in central Oklahoma City, affiliated with the the main library on the Norman campus. to improve the quality of life for those affected United Methodist Church. by arthritis.

7 CAMPCAVETT INTEGRIS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION OKLAHOMA PHYSICAL THERAPY FOUNDATION (2001) Provides a network, community and (1977) Supports the foundation of this general (2004) Supports the physical therapy commu­ learning experience for chronically ill children and acute care hospital in southwest Oklahoma nity as it serves the physical rehabilitation needs through a summer camp experience. City. of the people of Oklahoma through education, research and public service. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (1996) A convalescent center in Bethany, (1999) Seeks to cure leukemia and related OKLAHOMA SAFE KIDS COALITION Okla., that provides medical care, rehabil­ cancers, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and (2005) Works to prevent unintentional injuries itation therapy and developmental education Hodgkin's disease and to improve the quality to children and adults through programs and to medically fragile children with multiple of life for patients and their families. training in car, fire and home safety. See photo disabilities. on this page. DEAN A. MCGEE EYE INSTITUTE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (1972) Supports vision research and treatment PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (1985) Supports research grants and within the University of Oklahoma Health (1982) Provides low-cost and confidential family endowments at the University of Oklahoma Sciences Center. planning and health care services to women and Health Sciences Center to enhance the quality men, with an emphasis on prevention and of children's health. MERCY HEALTH CENTER education. (1971) A comprehensive medical center in COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER/MARY MAHONEY northwest Oklahoma City operated by the PREVENT BLINDNESS OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Sisters of Mercy. (2004) Works to prevent blindness through (2000) Provides primary healthcare, dental public and professional education, direct and social services to promote health, prevent NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, community services and research. disease and treat illness at two sites in OKLAHOMA CHAPTER Oklahoma County. (2000) Provides services for Oklahomans REFERRAL CENTER FOR ALCOHOL with multiple sclerosis and their families and AND DRUG SERVICES OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA DEACONESS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION educates the public about the disease and the (1992) Provides assessment, inpatient treatment, (1975) Serves the health needs of the community needs of the people impacted by the disease. outpatient counseling and community education following the tenets of the Free Methodist programs for those affected by the abuse of Church of North America and provides support OKLAHAVEN CHILDREN'S CHIROPRACTIC CENTER alcohol or other drugs. for pregnancy and adoption services. (1999) Promotes wellness of children and educates families on the body's recuperative ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA power and a natural drug-free way of life. (1973) Supports a comprehensive medical center (1981) Works to improve the lives of in downtown Oklahoma City that is operated by Oklahomans with epilepsy and their families OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES the Sisters of St. Francis. through counseling, referrals and information (1985) Provides primary healthcare services about the causes and treatment of epilepsy. to prevent disease and treat illness in south UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY Oklahoma City and western Oklahoma. (1988) Provides services, training and advocacy INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OKLAHOMA See photo on this page. to advance the independence and productivity (1973) Supports the foundation of this of Oklahomans with cerebral palsy and other comprehensive medical center located in OKLAHOMA LUPUS ASSOCIATION severe disabilities. northwest Oklahoma City and its burn center (1995) Provides education and support to facility. lupus patients and their families and promotes VARIETY HEALTH CENTER research toward finding a cure for lupus. (1989) Provides free or low-cost obstetrics/ INTEGRIS- JAMES L. HALL CENTER gynecological and pediatric medical care to FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION indigent families in Oklahoma County. (1999) Works to improve health through (1983) An independent medical research programs and services that increase awareness organization that conducts basic and applied of the healing power of the connection between biomedical research. mind, body and spirit.

8 ) — Indicates year Charitable Organization Endowment was established HISTORY & PRESERVATION STILLWATER MUSEUM ASSOCIATION- SENIOR ADULT SERVICE SHEERAR MUSEUM FUND ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS (2000) Supports the Florence]. and Russell H. Baugh Educational Endowment Fund, which is 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM AREAWIDE AGING AGENCY dedicated to increasing public interest in and (1984) Provides financial support for the 45th (1992) Develops, coordinates and provides knowledge of the history of Stillwater, Okla. Infantry Division Museum, which enhances services that advance the dignity, independence public knowledge of Oklahoma military history. and quality of life of senior adults in central WESTERNERS INTERNATIONAL Oklahoma. (1988) Supports study and appreciation of the 95TH INFANTRY DIVISION FOUNDATION heritage and culture of the American West (2005) Promotes community awareness and BAPTISTRETIREMENT CENTER through local chapters located throughout familiarizes infantry trainees with information (1982) Provides quality housing and the United States. on the accomplishments of individuals and compassionate health care to senior adults units of the Division. in a Christian environment. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS ARCADIA HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY DAILY LIVING CENTERS (1993) Restores, preserves and promotes the CAPITOL VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (1978) Provides therapeutic daycare for adults Round Barn, a uniquely constructed barn built (2002) Provides support for activities and who have been impaired by strokes, arthritis, in 1898, and other historic sites in Arcadia. enhancement efforts of the neighborhood Alzheimer's disease and other conditions that in Oklahoma City. require health monitoring. CLEVELAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (2004) Preserves the artifacts and properties CROWN HEIGHTS-EDGEMERE HEIGHTS EDMOND SENIOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Cleveland County showcasing turn-of-the- NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (2002) Provides services and programs for century living in a Queen Anne style house (1994) Provides support for the maintenance senior adults and their families and works in built in 1900. and beautification of medians and common partnership with other senior adult service areas within this historic preservation providers. EDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY neighborhood in Oklahoma City. (1999) Operates a museum of local history and FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS collects, maintains and preserves exhibits, EDGEMERE PARK PRESERVATION AREA (1975) Operates Superbia Retirement Village, artifacts and printed materials that document (2002) Provides support for the preservation which is a residential facility for senior adults the development of Edmond and the and enhancement of the neighborhood and located in northwest Oklahoma City. surrounding areas. surrounding areas in Oklahoma City. MAYFAIR CENTER WILLIAM FREMONT HARN GARDENS AND HOMESTEAD HISTORIC BROOKHAVEN (1992) A community center located in the (1987) A living history museum and exhibit of NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION former Mayfair Elementary School that life during the Territorial Period (1889-1907) (1992) Provides support for landscaping efforts supports senior adults and senior-related in Oklahoma and located near the Oklahoma within the historic Brookhaven Neighborhood nonprofit groups. State Capital. in Oklahoma City. OKLAHOMA COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM MESTA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (1992) Provides supplemental financial support (1991) Presents an extensive permanent (2003) Provides support for community for sites that host federally-funded congregate collection of Western art and is recognized activities and enhancement of the neighbor­ meal programs to promote social interaction as one of the country's best guardians of the hood in Oklahoma City. and proper nutrition for senior adults. American West heritage. NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE OF OKLAHOMA CITY RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OKLAHOMA ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (1986) Encourages and coordinates the OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY (RSVP) (1995) Preserves Oklahoma's prehistoric and development of neighborhood associations (1985) Connects volunteers age 55 and older early historic cultural heritage through research through training, networking, organizational with essential community needs throughout and education. support and informational services. central Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY-COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING SERVICES SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (1979) Collects, preserves and exhibits the REDEVELOPMENT CORP. (POSITIVELY PASEO) history of Oklahoma City and County, its (2001) Supports the redevelopment of A CHANCE TO CHANGE FOUNDATION people, events and rich heritage from 1889 residential areas in central Oklahoma City (1982) Provides prevention education and quality to present. known as "The Paseo Neighborhood." Also care for families and individuals to reduce the known as Positively Paseo, the group is a prevalence and consequences of chemical OKLAHOMA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION proponent of housing redevelopment in dependency and compulsive behaviors. (1978) Preserves Oklahoma's heritage through central Oklahoma City. the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship AID FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT Program and maintenance of the Hefner PUTNAM HEIGHTS PRESERVATION AREA (1981) Provides comprehensive residential Museum and library. (2000) Supports the maintenance and services for adults with developmental beautification of medians and common areas disabilities, encouraging them to develop the OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY within this historic preservation neighborhood skills necessary to live in the least restrictive (1974) A state agency that preserves and in central Oklahoma City. environment. interprets Oklahoma history; operates museums and historical sites across the SHARTEL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA state and maintains archives for public use. (2003) Provides support and oversight for the (1979) Coordinates local activities that help improvement, beautification and maintenance people prevent, prepare for and respond to FRIENDS OF THE OKLAHOMA of H. Shartel and N.W. 18th Street. emergencies. HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES (1998) Supports the historical archives RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. OF OKLAHOMA CITY ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH (1988) Coordinates social services by the OKLAHOMA RAILWAY MUSEUM (2003) Supports activities at this traditional Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in several (2004) Preserves a collection of historic Episcopal Church located in Nichols Hills, institutions and programs, including a shelter railroad equipment and artifacts, provides Okla. for pregnant teens, housing for the elderly, educational experiences surrounding counseling and immigration assistance. transportation and safety programs. LIFECHURCH.TV (2005) Provides support for the activities and CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA STATE FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM- OSFA programs offered through the church's seven FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (1999) An educational, historic collection of campuses in Oklahoma and Arizona and (1987) Provides information, support and antique fire apparatus, tools and machinery through an interactive web site. advocacy for individuals and families located in Oklahoma City. experiencing the effects of hearing impairment SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL and works to bridge the communication barrier OKLAHOMA WESTERNERS INDIAN TERRITORY POSSE (2005) Provides support for special projects between the hearing and non-hearing (1975) Promotes the study and preservation of of the Temple Sisterhood. communities. the history of the western United States. SISTERS OF BENEDICT CHILD ABUSE RESPONSE OVERHOLSER MANSION (2004) Provides spiritual direction to those AND EVALUATION CENTER (CARE) (1978) A territorial-era mansion located in who seek such guidance at their retreat center, (1995) Coordinates police, prosecutors, child Heritage Hills and built by early-day Oklahoma Benedictine Spirituality Center on the Red protective workers and medical and mental City businessman, Henry Overholser. Plains Monastery grounds near Piedmont, Okla. health professionals as a team to protect and assist child abuse victims and their families. PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL CENTENNIAL FUND (2002) Promotes the preservation of Oklahoma's (2003) Established by the oldest Reform CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN heritage and historic places through advocacy, Jewish Congregation in Oklahoma to support (1988) Offers services to foster children and education, financial resource, networking and a collection of Holocaust materials housed at their families in hopes of breaking the cycle of technical assistance. the Ronald]. Norick Downtown Library in abuse and neglect by anticipating and meeting Oklahoma City. their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

9 YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY

(1971) In addition to managing nine facilities and multiple program centers in central Oklahoma, the YMCA of Oklahoma City also operates the Lincoln Park Senior Center in northeast Oklahoma City. In 2004, the organization received a Fund for Oklahoma City grant to assist with the implementation of a senior fitness program at the Lincoln Park facility.

OKLAHOMA CITY RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

(2005) To support the growing interest and number of activities along the seven-mile stretch of the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority established a charitable organization endowment in 2005. A grant through the Parks ^& Public Spaces Initiative in 2003 helped to fund a marketing communications plan while a 2004 Fund for}Oklahoma City grant supported the inaugural Holiday Riverboat parade.

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CITY RESCUE MISSION FIRSTEP- OKLAHOMA CITY METRO MEADOWS CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY (1999) Supports an urban ministry offering ALLIANCE FOR SAFER CITIES (1987) A sheltered workshop providing food, shelter, clothing, education and (1992) Provides an opportunity for recovery employment for the developmentally disabled rehabilitation to homeless and destitute from substance abuse for adults through a located in Edmond, Okla. men, women and children. residential work-therapy program and other programs leading to sobriety. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COFFEE CREEK RIDING CENTER (1984) Promotes the mental health of all (1994) Provides therapeutic horseback riding GENESIS PROJECT Oklahoma County residents, increases public to children and adults with physical or (1983) Provides residential and foster care acceptance of persons with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities to maximize services to children who have been physically fosters appropriate mental health services. strength and coordination. and sexually abused. NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR OF OKLAHOMA CITY CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING HEARTLINE (1973) Provides emergency assistance with food, SERVICE OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (1986) Operates a 24-hour crisis call line that rent, utilities, medical needs and transportation (1999) Helps individuals and families help links people and community resources through for families in crisis in south Oklahoma City. themselves become financially strong through services, education, crisis intervention and counseling, debt management and education. suicide prevention. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION (1982) Provides services for the low income DRUG RECOVERY, INC. HOPE CENTER OF EDMOND and homeless population such as transitional (2003) Provides a continuum of therapeutic (2005) Provides the essentials of survival to housing, nutritional assistance, dental services substance abuse treatment services, offering Edmond area families in need and a clinic to and educational opportunities for women, people the opportunity of learning how to live deliver primary health care to low income and infants and youth. positive, drug-free lives. medically indigent individuals. OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE DISABLED EASTER SEALS OF OKLAHOMA INFANT CRISIS SERVICES (1973) Provides recreational and socialization (1988) Provides screening and therapeutic (1986) Provides basic necessities for babies activities at a center in northwest Oklahoma services and other assistance to children of low- and toddlers, birth through 48 months, and City to adults and children with physical income families for medical needs and a child provides parent education, information and/or mental disabilities. development center and adult day services in its and referrals to other helping agencies. Intergenerational Care Center. OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION JESUS HOUSE OF BLIND CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY (TEEM) (1991) An inner-city ministry providing shelter, (1998) Improves the quality of education for (1994) Provides training and job skills to food, clothing and other necessities to the poor, Oklahoma's blind children and youth and unemployed and underemployed individuals. mentally ill and homeless. supports activities at the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee, Okla. EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL CENTERS (EARC) MAKE PROMISES HAPPEN (2003) Provides education in vocational and (1997) Provides recreational, educational and OKLAHOMA GOODWILLINDUSTRIES residential areas to adults in Edmond, Okla., therapeutic experiences at Central Oklahoma (1979) Provides job training and placement with developmental disabilities. Christian Camp near Guthrie for medically services for the vocationally disadvantaged in at-risk or disabled persons, their families and Oklahoma City. EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER caregivers. FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE OKLAHOMA HALFWAY HOUSE (1993) Works to reduce the physical and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA (1971) Assists ex-offenders with their emotional abuse of children by providing (1998) Fulfills wishes of children between the reintegration into the community from emergency intervention, education, support ages of 2 / and 18 who have been diagnosed incarceration at a residential facility in and referral services to parents at risk of with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. Oklahoma City. abusing their children. MCCALL'S COMMUNITIES FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT OKLAHOMA LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND (1999) Supports a residential facility for (1999) Facilitates economic independence and developmentally disabled individuals in improves the quality of life of blind and visually Ada, Okla. impaired Oklahomans through employment and education opportunities in Oklahoma City.

IO ) — Indicates year Charitable Organization Endowment was established PRESBYTERIAN URBAN MISSION YOUTH SERVICES FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY BOULEVARD OF LIGHTS (1978) Provides educational and emergency (1980) Provides prevention, diversion and (2001) Provides a six-block Christmas light social resources for families in need, especially educational services, including crisis counseling display along Gore Boulevard that is free to high-risk children, in central Oklahoma. and emergency shelters for troubled youth. the public.

RAINBOW FLEET YWCA OF OKLAHOMA CITY CACHE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (1979) Serves as a child-care resource and (1971) Works to address the needs of women and (2004) Provides scholarships for Cache High referral organization for families and provides children and to eliminate racism and sexism School graduates to obtain post-high school training and resources for teachers and daycare through advocacy, health care, child care, education and training. providers. recreational and other social services, includ­ ing crisis services for battered women and GIDDYUP'NGO REBUILDING TOGETHER-CHRISTMAS IN APRIL victims of sexual assault. (2000) Offers equestrian experiences, (2002) Serves homeowners 60 years of age including adjunct physical, occupational and and older in the greater Oklahoma City area speech therapy for children and adults with by making repairs to their homes at no charge. YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS physical and/or cognitive disabilities. REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS GREAT PLAINS AMBUCS/KID'S ZONE PROJECT (1985) Operates as a central clearinghouse for OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY (2001) Supports the Lawton Kid's Zone, an the donation of surplus food and other goods, (1983) Assists children and youth in becoming interactive outdoor playground for children that are then distributed to more than 400 responsible adults by providing a supportive, with disabilities. charitable feeding programs in central and one-to-one relationship with an adult volunteer. western Oklahoma counties. HACKBERRY FLAT FOUNDATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA- LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL (2000) Promotes the Hackberry Flat Wetland RELIANT LIVING CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA (1972) Coordinates local activities of the Boy Restoration Project, a 7, 120-acre nationally (1979) Provides adults with developmental Scouts of America whose mission is to help disabilities with residential facilities and a recognized wetlands preserve in the Lawton area instill in youth the values of leadership, sheltered workshop to help them reach the that is home to more than 120 species of birds. citizenship, character and personal fitness. highest possible degree of independence. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY LAWTON COMMUNITYTHEATRE DALE ROGERS TRAINING CENTER (2000) Offers quality live theatre in southwest (2002) Provides activities and programs that (1978) Trains and employs adults and children Oklahoma with yearly productions of three encourage youth to be productive, responsible with developmental disabilities in sheltered musicals, five plays and an extensive outreach and caring citizens at two facilities in Oklahoma workshops and other work sites. program. City. THE SALVATION ARMY LAWTON FAMILY YMCA (1971) Supports the Oklahoma City operations CAMP FIRE USA-HEART OF OKLAHOMA COUNCIL (2001) Provides programs based on Christian of this worldwide religious and social service (1973) Coordinates local activities of the principles that build healthy spirit, mind and organization. national Camp Fire organization, which body for the Lawton/Fort Sill community and provides programs for school-age children. SCOPE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL surrounding areas. (1982) A ministry of Biblical counseling FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION and community service, including training (1976) Provides nondenominational Christian (2000) Seeks to build a partnership with the programs for individuals and churches. programs for athletes and coaches at the high Lawton community to improve the quality of school and college level to encourage them to education in the Lawton area public schools. SKYLINE URBAN MINISTRY be positive role models. (1992) Provides emergency assistance and educational outreach to children and adults in GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA-RED LANDS COUNCIL LAWTON-FORT SILL ARMED SERVICES YMCA- GENE LOVE ENDOWMENT the Oklahoma City urban area and is affiliated (1978) Coordinates local activities of the with the United Methodist Church. (2000) Serves the needs of military families in Girl Scouts of America, which provides girls the Lawton area through a variety of programs with leadership training as well as fun and SPECIAL OLYMPICS OKLAHOMA and activities including child care, structured challenging opportunities. See photo on (2001) Supports the Oklahoma chapter of pre-school, parents' night out, play groups, pages 4-5. Special Olympics and provides year-round transportation, food, clothing and emergency sports training and athletic competition in a services. variety of Olympic-type sports for all children JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY and adults with mental retardation. (1977) Works to educate young people to value free enterprise and understand business and MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS SPECK HOMES economics through programs and curriculum (1999) Conserves, studies and educates about the Great Plains Region with emphasis on (1974) Provides group home services for in schools. southwestern Oklahoma and north Texas delinquent or neglected adolescent males. KERR-MCGEE SWIM CLUB through programs and other educational SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES (1988) Operates a year-round aquatic swim services. (1971) Provides affordable counseling and social program for youth pursuing competitive services for individuals, children and families swimming and a high level of fitness. ON THE CHISHOLM TRAIL to improve individual and family functioning. ASSOCIATION HERITAGE CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (2000) Supports the Chisholm Trail TRAVELERS' AID SOCIETY (1994) Provides a juvenile crime prevention Heritage Center in Duncan that is dedicated (1983) Provides counseling and emergency program th rough recreation-oriented and to commemorating and celebrating the great assistance for stranded travelers, those in educational activities sponsored and led by cattle trails of the 19th century, particularly transitional housing and the homeless. Oklahoma City police officers. the Chisholm Trail. UNITED METHODIST BOYS RANCH SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY (1996) A residential facility for boys operated (1999) Promotes percussive arts through (1991) Promotes leadership, character and by the Oklahoma Conference of the United exhibits, education, research, performance teamwork while providing a safe haven for Methodist Church and located in Gore, Okla. and appreciation throughout the world. at-risk children. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SUGAR CREEK CAMP ROBERT E. GREINER SCHOOL (1979) Supports nearly 70 social service FOR THE HANDICAPPED OF COMANCHE COUNTY programs through a community-wide fund (1987) Provides educational and recreational (2000) Provides educational classes including raising campaign. enrichment for disadvantaged children in basic reading, writing, math, personal hygiene, Oklahoma City at summer residential and cooking, music and physical education for URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY day camps. handicapped adults. (1988) Provides educational, economic development, employment and community YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY service programs to secure equal opportunities (1971) Provides services and programs such as SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY for African-Americans and other minorities. child care, fitness activities, camping and other (1999) Provides assistance with the collection, programs for youth and adults at all branch preservation and dissemination of genealogical knowledge and related historical and biographi­ WILLOW SPRINGS BOYS RANCH locations in Oklahoma City. See photo on (1999) Supports a loving, structured family page 10. cal information of southwest Oklahoma. environment for troubled and at-risk boys at a ranch near Chandler, Okla. YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE UNITED STATES FIELD ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION (2000) Supports the youth leadership training (2004) Promotes, fosters, and preserves the WORK ACTIVITY CENTER spirit and traditions of the Field Artillery. program of Leadership Oklahoma City. (1982) Provides skills training and employment opportunities for developmentally disabled UNITED WAY OF LAWTON/FORT SILL adults at a sheltered workshop located in Moore, LAWTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (2000) Supports more than 140 programs in 20 Okla. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION different nonprofit organizations in the Lawton ENDOWMENTS area through a community wide fund-raising WORLD NEIGHBORS campaign. (1971) Works to eliminate hunger, disease and poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America ARTS FOR ALL, INC. through economic and community development (2000) Provides a comprehensive united efforts and is headquartered in Oklahoma City. arts funding program for the visual and performance arts organizations in the Lawton community.

II Historical Highlights 1970 1992

With one gift, Jasper D. Ackerman initiated a program that Fourteen years after the first match challenge, the today is the largest of its kind in the United States. With a Kirkpatricks issued another dollar-for-dollar opportunity. gift of $25,000, Mr. Ackerman established a fund to benefit A series of six challenges in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998 the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the first and 1999 provided the charities a chance to not only increase charitable organization endowment started at the Oklahoma their permanent endowment fund but also helped them to City Community Foundation to benefit one specific identify new donors. The Kirkpatrick family's support of organization. charities through the match challenges was instrumental A highly regarded and successful banker, Mr. Ackerman in creating the country's largest charitable organization started his career at Exchange Bank in 1916 as an elevator endowment program. operator and retired as the bank's majority owner and chief executive officer. He later left a bequest of more than $200,000 to the museum's charitable organization 2001 endowment at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides numerous services for its charitable organization endowments, donors and the public in general. In 2001, 1971 with the addition of Central Oklahoma Charities to our A member of the distinguished Harn family, Florence web site at www.occf.org, we created the region's most Ogden Wilson was a committed philanthropist throughout comprehensive online directory of charities and nonprofit her lifetime. She started several charitable organization service organizations. Free of charge, visitors can select endowments in 1971 with the $50,000 proceeds from the between either an alphabetical or categorical search engine. sale of property. The charitable organizations that continue Each organization has a web page that includes up-to- to benefit from Miss Wilson's generosity are the Oklahoma date contact information, email and web site links and a Zoological Society, Allied Arts, YWCA, YMCA and the description of the organization. In addition, each web page Oklahoma City Museum of Art. provides a secure online giving link for donors who want to make a gift to an organization's endowment with a major 1979 credit card. An anonymous donor offered a first ever "match challenge" 2005 opportunity for 61 charitable organizations with endowments at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Through the By June 30, 2005, the program remains the nation's largest challenge, the donor offered to match any funds raised by the of its kind with a total of 260 charitable organizations and charities for their endowments. In this first match offer the fiscal year 2005 distributions of $4.1 million. In an effort to organizations raised $740,000 which was matched, dollar for better describe the organizations who participate to potential dollar, by the anonymous donor. More than 170 individual donors and the general public, the name was changed from donors contributed match gifts in this first-ever endowment Agency Endowment Fund Program to Charitable campaign. It was later revealed that the anonymous donor Organization Endowment Program. was actually John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick.

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