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University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc

EIN 73-6091755 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES AND MANAGES PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. WITH A CULTURE OF INTEGRITY, SKILL AND PERSISTENCE, WE ALIGN THE PASSIONS OF DONORS AND OUR ALUMNI WITH THE INDELIBLE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA.

Income
$-36.3 million
Spending
$254.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Employees
299
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$922,492, vice president and cio

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 117% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $47.2 million spent. GENERAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCEEXPENDITURES MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FUND PURPOSE RANGING FROM GENERAL SUPPLIES TO SPECIFIC PROJECTS WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY.
  2. $55.5 million spent. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPSEXPENDITURES MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FUND PURPOSE RANGING FROM UNRESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS WITHIN A COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY.
  3. $63.8 million spent. SALARY SUPPLEMENTSSUCH EXPENDITURES ARE PROCESSED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY'S PAYROLL SYSTEM. UPON RECEIVING ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION, THE FOUNDATION WILL REIMBURSE THE UNIVERSITY FOR SUCH EXPENDITURES MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FUND PURPOSE.
  4. $41.9 million spent. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTEXPENDITURES MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FUND PURPOSE RANGING FROM THE PURCHASE OF LAB EQUIPMENT TO CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Oklahoma State University Foundation (Stillwater, OK), EIN 73-6097060. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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