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Oklahoma Geological Foundation

EIN 73-1439474 · Edmond, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPLEMENT A MODEL OF "EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION". THIS MODEL IS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO MAKE EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION A PRIORITY AND IS DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES:1) FINANCIALLY SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN OKLAHOMA AND WHO ARE ENROLLED IN AN EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM. 2) GRANT MONETARY SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA THAT MAINTAIN A PROGRAM IN THE GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES. 3) HELP SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO ATTEND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OKLAHOMA AND MAJOR IN THE GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND WHO PLAN TO PURSUE A CAREER IN EARTH SCIENCES. 4) PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVORS THAT ARE CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES. 5) HONOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED IN BUSINESSES AFFLIATED WITH THE GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GEOLOGICAL PROFESSION.

Income
$891,661
Spending
$270,750
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
47.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 269% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $19,960 spent. ROCK MINERAL AND FOSSIL COLLECTION PROGRAM:IN APRIL 2015, THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION, ALONG WITH OGF DIRECTOR LARRY LUNARDI, BEGAN ASSEMBLING AND DISTRIBUTING PERMANENT,ON-SITE COLLECTIONS OF MUSEUM QUALITY ROCKS, MINERALS, AND FOSSILS FOREDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OKLAHOMA. THE POSITIVE COMMENTSFROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE. AS A RESULT, IN 2018,THE LARRY LUNARDI & THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION'S ROCK MINERAL,AND FOSSIL COLLECTION PROGRAM WAS OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED. OVER 333 SCHOOLS THROUGHTOUT OKLAHOMA HAVE RECEIVED A COLLECTION IMPACTING OVER 90,000 STUDENTS, AND 1,600 TEACHERS EVERY YEAR.
  2. $25,650 spent. OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION SUMMER FIELD CAMP PROGRAM:SINCE 2012, THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED FUNDING FOROVER 298 COLLEGE LEVEL STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUMMER GEOLOGY FIELD CAMPS.THESE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, THEUNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA. THE GEOLOGY FIELDCAMP GRANTS RANGE FROM $500 TO $2,000 PER STUDENT. THESE GRANTS AREFUNDED BY THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION FROM TWO FIELD CAMPPROGRAMS: THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION SUMMER FIELD CAMP PROGRAM & THE FREDERICK M. BLACK SUMMER FIELD CAMP PROGRAM.
  3. $101,346 spent. SINCE 2010 , OVER 900 GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS, WHICH INCLUDES FIELD CAMPS AND ROCK MINERAL AND FOSSIL COLLECTIONS.
  4. $80,707 spent. GEOKIDS - "GEOLOGY EXPLORES IN OKLAHOMA; KIDS INVESTIGATING AND DOING SCIENCE" IS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AND THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGY SURVEY, STARTED IN 2018. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A ENGAGEING AND INTERACTIVE HANDS-ON GEOSCIENCE PROGRAM TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, WHICH INCLUDES A GEOKID KIT TO EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. SINCE 2018, 4,345 KITS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED AND DISSEMINATED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA. GEOKIDS HAD A RECORD BREAKING YEAR IN 2024, WITH OVER 1,000 CHILDREN RECEIVING A KIT.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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