OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

5530 N WESTERN AVE STE 100, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-4003

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

LEONELLE E THOMPSON, 5530 N WESTERN AVE STE 100, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731184003

Signed the 990

LEONELLE E THOMPSON, TREASURER

Phone

(405) 236-0006

Website

WWW.OFE.ORG

Return prepared by

REGIER CARR & MONROE LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND RECOGNIZE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN OKLAHOMA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION IS CREATED TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIP IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT A FAVORABLE CLIMATE IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF EXCELLENCE BY STUDENTS, AND TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS IN OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES.

Program accomplishments

• ACADEMIC AWARDS PROGRAM - ENCOMPASSES TWO INITIATIVES: 1) ACADEMIC ALL-STATE AWARDS - CASH AWARDS TO 100 ACADEMIC ALL-STATE SCHOLARS SELECTED FROM OKLAHOMA'S PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS. 2) MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE - CASH AWARDS TO EACH OF FIVE CATEGORIES INCLUDING ONE TEACHER AT EACH ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, REGIONAL UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH UNIVERSITY LEVELS AND ONE PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR.
  Expenses $534,676 · grants $175,500 · revenue $30,968
• THE OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS NETWORK PROVIDES ON-CALL SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOUNDATION LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ANNUALLY PRESENTS OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARDS RECOGNIZING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS SPONSORED OR ADMINISTRATED BY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS.
  Expenses $93,791 · grants $3,000
• TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE TEACHERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE SELF-DESIGNED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING THROUGH A FUND FOR TEACHERS FELLOWSHIP.
  Expenses $61,048
• THE BOREN MENTORING INITIATIVE PROVIDES START-UP GRANTS FOR NEW AND DEVELOPING MENTORING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITY GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC NEEDS OF K-12 MENTORING ORGANIZATIONS IN OKLAHOMA.
  Expenses $30,521 · grants $21,000
• COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG TEACHER INSTITUTE - SELECT OKLAHOMA FIFTH AND EIGHTH GRADE TEACHERS TO ATTEND THE COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG TEACHER INSTITUTE EACH SUMMER IN THE RESTORED CAPITAL CITY OF 18TH CENTURY VIRGINIA.
  revenue $15,000
• OTHER
  grants $43,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

73-1260595

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1986

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$10,047,079

Income (IRS master file)

$5,806,435

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-1260595).

Questions about OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE

What is the EIN of OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE?

The employer identification number (EIN) of OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE is 73-1260595.

Is OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.

Are donations to OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEONELLE E THOMPSON.

Who are the officers and directors of OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 110 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,000 (ELIZABETH INBODY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,205,990, expenses of $1,010,112 and total assets of $10,047,079 at year end.

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