State Chamber Research Foundation Oklahoma 21st Century
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The State Chamber Research Foundation strives to support Oklahoma's growth and increase prosperity for all Oklahomans. We create solution orientated programming, advance research and policy, and provide sound data geared to advancing Oklahoma's economic climate, workforce, infrastructure, and legal and regulatory environment.
- Income
- $523,070
- Spending
- $660,919
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $603,269, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 58 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $488,032 spent. Workforce/EducationSCRF's education and workforce development program aims to strategically engage key stakeholders and propose innovative policy reforms that create an academic environment that aligns with the evolving needs of the business community.(Continued on Schedule O)The Business Leaders Poll is an essential tool and the only statewide scientific survey that provides a regular pulse on the views, concerns, and outlook of Oklahoma's diverse business community. The annual poll encompasses small and large businesses, urban and rural, from C-suites to corner stores. The survey results provide valuable information, identifying key challenges and barriers identified by business owners.RIEDThe Research Institute for Economic Development (RIED) Report is dedicated to helping the business community understand how Oklahoma's legislators vote on business, job and economic issues. LEGAL CENTERThe Legal Center is geared toward researching policy implications surrounding the third branch of government. The purpose of the SCRF Legal Center is to promote free enterprise and economic prosperity by advocating for the consistent and fair application of the law as written.LEAThe Leadership Exchange Academy is a cohort program where leaders come to exchange ideas and learn about good government practices, the public policy process, and free enterprise.The Oklahoma Scorecard is an annual publication that evaluates Oklahoma's competitive position compared to the nation, region, and a set of peer states sharing various characteristics.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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