The Best Things in Life

A good life in central Oklahoma. That’s what it’s about. The Kirkpatrick Foundation, a private philanthropy based in Oklahoma City, has long been interested in nurturing the quality of life of families and individuals throughout the region.

Take a look back through our fifty-six years of giving, and you’ll find thousands of examples. The zoo, the ballet, the museum, the theater: The Kirkpatrick Foundation has steadfastly supported these and many other important, life-enhancing institutions and organizations. In fact, our staff and trustees consider it a special honor to be associated with a philanthropy that has contributed so much to the well-being of Oklahoma City’s cultural and educational landscape. In other words, we take our stewardship seriously.

In recent years, the foundation added animals and their care to its giving, the health and welfare of creatures a special calling of past chairman Joan Kirkpatrick. The foundation also dedicates a portion of its giving to conservation and preservation in central Oklahoma.

If you’re not familiar with the Kirkpatrick name and legacy in Oklahoma, take a tour through our website to familiarize yourself with our board, our founders, and our giving areas. Since 1955, we've contributed more than $60 million in grants to approximately 800 Oklahoma non-profits. Our staff is always available to answer any questions you might have about our grantmaking, our philosophy, and our history. Believe us when we say we are mission-focused and that we endeavor to meet our community where its needs are. Welcome to the Kirkpatrick Foundation.

Best personal regards,
Louisa McCune-Elmore
Executive Director