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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc

EIN 73-1501645 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING NONPROFITS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN THEIR MISSIONS.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
20.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
32
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$167,399, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (13)
  1. $532,261 spent. MEMBERSHIP: AS A SERVICE OF THE CENTER, WE OFFER MEMBERSHIP TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA. MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE BASED ON ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET SIZES AND ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ONE YEAR. MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON CENTER TRAINING PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS DISCOUNTS ON GOODS AND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE SUPPLIES, ETC. AS OF THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER HAD 956 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS MEMBERS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. TRAINING AND CONSULTING: THE CENTER PROVIDES EXECUTIVE EDUCATION THROUGH TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTING PROJECTS DESIGNED TO BUILD CAPACITY IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ATTENDEES INCLUDE NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBERS, EXECUTIVE AND PROGRAM STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER NONPROFIT STAKEHOLDERS. SUBJECTS FOR TRAINING AND CONSULTATION INCLUDE BOARD GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, FUNDRAISING, ETHICS, LEGAL ISSUES, MARKETING AND OPERATIONS. IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED 47 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING PROJECTS AND 129 TRAINING SESSIONS WITH ATTENDENCE OF 1,142 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT SECTOR.
  3. $830,294 spent. LEASE SPACE: THROUGH THE CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY PLAZA, TULSA LEGACY PLAZA, AND THE CENTERS HEADQUARTERS, THE CENTER LEASES SPACE TO MORE THAN 30 NONPROFIT AGENCIES. SPACE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE QUALITY OFFICE LEASE SPACE, COMMON MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS, AND INTERNET AND TELEPHONE NETWORKS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES AT A BELOW MARKET LEASE EXPENSE.
  4. $370,176 spent. ONE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS: THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM IS THE CENTERS SIGNATURE RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR NONPROFITS STATEWIDE. EIGHTEEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMISSION FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AND HONORED AT AN EVENT EACH APRIL. THE SELECTION COMMISSION WORKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO NOMINATE AND SELECT THE 18 NONPROFITS HONORED. THE 18 NONPROFITS SELECTED RECEIVE A CASH AWARD OF $5,000 - $10,000 THAT MAY BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION OPERATING OR PROGRAM FUNDS). HONOREES ARE DESIGNATED INTO SIX CATEGORIES: ARTS AND HUMANITIES, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND GENERAL IMPACT.
  5. $237,580 spent. POLICY AND OUTREACH: NONPROFITS ARE EDUCATED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING ADVOCACY AND ARE UPDATED ON LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS THAT AFFECT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. LEGISLATORS ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NONPROFIT WORK. THE CENTER ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WHEN NECESSARY.
  6. $296,779 spent. SHARED PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR NONPROFITS DAY-TO-DAY ACCOUNTING PROCESSES AND RECORD KEEPING. WITHIN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED 895 HOURS OF SHARED SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO 25 INIDIVIDUAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
  7. $75,322 spent. STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE: CREATED BY THE MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS, THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CLINIC SERIES IS A 4-PART SERIES ADDRESSING EIGHT GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND 55 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND EFFICIENCY OF FIDUCIARY AND ORGANZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. THE PRINCIPLES EXCEED THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPROFITS AND ADDRESS BOARD GOVERNANCE, MISSION, PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE, FUNDRAISING, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY LOBBYING.
  8. $239,691 spent. VISIONS A CELEBRATION OF NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: THE VISIONS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS SIX INDIVIDUALS WHO ACT AS AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO ENRICH AND ENLIVEN THOSE WHOM THEY SERVE. THOSE HONORED ARE THOUGHTFUL, PASSIONATE, TENACIOUS AND CREATIVE IN SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT EFFECT TANGIBLE IMPACT TO CHANGE.
  9. ONE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS: THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM IS THE CENTERS 370176. 111383. 18627.
  10. POLICY AND OUTREACH: NONPROFITS ARE EDUCATED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING ADVOCACY 237580. 0. 0.
  11. SHARED PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM: 296779. 0. 227483.
  12. STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE: CREATED BY THE MARYLAND ASSOCIATION 75322. 0. 0.
  13. VISIONS A CELEBRATION OF NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: 239691. 0. 24725.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1996.

    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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