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Scissortail Park Foundation Inc

EIN 81-1857531 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF SCISSORTAIL PARK, WITH A MISSION TO OFFER A BEAUTIFUL, WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
107
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$217,229, president &

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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $5.6 million spent. THE UPPER PARK'S 35-ACRES OFFERS WALKING PATHS, GARDENS, SEASONAL PLANT DISPLAYS AND AN EXTENSIVE TREE COLLECTION. FACILITIES INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND, INTERACTIVE FOUNTAINS, SEASONAL ROLLER RINK, LAKE WITH BOAT RENTALS AND A VARIETY OF EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, PICNIC PAVILIONS, DOG PARK AND PERFORMANCE STAGE. THE PARK OFFERS FREE EDUCATION/CULTURAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ATTRACT DIVERSE AUDIENCES. EVENTS INCLUDE A WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET WITH OVER 50 SMALL FARMS AND ARTISANAL PRODUCERS AT THE MARKET THAT RUNS APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. A SPRING THROUGH FALL CONCERT SCHEDULE INCLUDES A DIVERSE LINEUP OF QUALITY CONCERTS THAT INCLUDE CLASSICAL TO COUNTRY. THE STAGE IS ALSO USED FOR DANCE PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE OKC BALLET AND ETHNIC DANCE EVENTS. SEASONAL FESTIVALS INCLUDE: A SPRING KITE FESTIVAL, FALL HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND CONCERTS. THE PARK ALSO COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF COMMUNITY NONPROFIT GROUPS TO OFFER FREE EVENTS INCLUDING A MENORAH LIGHT FESTIVAL, PRIDE FESTIVAL, NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOWS, COLOR OF ART, CINCO DE MAYO, THE OKC MEMORIAL MARATHON AND DIOS DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL. THE LOWER PARK AREA INCLUDES MANY FEATURES NOT FOUND IN THE UPPER PARK, PRIMARILY SPORTS FACILITIES. THESE INCLUDE A LIGHTED SOCCER FIELD AND BASKETBALL, PICKLEBALL AND FUTSOL COURTS. ADJACENT TO THE SPORTS AREA IS A LARGE NATURE PLAY AREA WITH MATURE SHADE TREES AND A PLAYGROUND DESIGNED TO USE NATURAL MATERIALS, LOGS, BRANCHES AND STONES FOR PLAY AND EXPLORATION. NATURAL LANDSCAPES SHOWCASING PRAIRIE PLANTS, GRASSES AND WILDFLOWERS ARE ALSO FEATURED IN THIS SECTION. THE UPPER PARK'S 35-ACRES OFFERS WALKING PATHS, GARDENS, SEASONAL PLANT DISPLAYS AND AN EXTENSIVE TREE COLLECTION. FACILITIES INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND, INTERACTIVE FOUNTAINS, SEASONAL ROLLER RINK, LAKE WITH BOAT RENTALS AND A VARIETY OF EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, PICNIC PAVILIONS, DOG PARK AND PERFORMANCE STAGE. THE PARK OFFERS FREE EDUCATION/CULTURAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ATTRACT DIVERSE AUDIENCES. EVENTS INCLUDE A WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET WITH OVER 50 SMALL FARMS AND ARTISANAL PRODUCERS AT THE MARKET THAT RUNS APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. A SPRING THROUGH FALL CONCERT SCHEDULE INCLUDES A DIVERSE LINEUP OF QUALITY CONCERTS THAT INCLUDE CLASSICAL TO COUNTRY. THE STAGE IS ALSO USED FOR DANCE PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE OKC BALLET AND ETHNIC DANCE EVENTS. SEASONAL FESTIVALS INCLUDE: A SPRING KITE FESTIVAL, FALL HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND CONCERTS. THE PARK ALSO COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF COMMUNITY NONPROFIT GROUPS TO OFFER FREE EVENTS INCLUDING A MENORAH LIGHT FESTIVAL, PRIDE FESTIVAL, NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOWS, COLOR OF ART, CINCO DE MAYO, THE OKC MEMORIAL MARATHON AND DIOS DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL. THE LOWER PARK AREA INCLUDES MANY FEATURES NOT FOUND IN THE UPPER PARK, PRIMARILY SPORTS FACILITIES. THESE INCLUDE A LIGHTED SOCCER FIELD AND BASKETBALL, PICKLEBALL AND FUTSOL COURTS. ADJACENT TO THE SPORTS AREA IS A LARGE NATURE PLAY AREA WITH MATURE SHADE TREES AND A PLAYGROUND DESIGNED TO USE NATURAL MATERIALS, LOGS, BRANCHES AND STONES FOR PLAY AND EXPLORATION. NATURAL LANDSCAPES SHOWCASING PRAIRIE PLANTS, GRASSES AND WILDFLOWERS ARE ALSO FEATURED IN THIS SECTION.

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 November 6, 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 May 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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