Ad Astra Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 73-1278163
Foundation Overview
Based in Oklahoma City, OK, Ad Astra Foundation has awarded 269 grants totaling $4,274,597 to organizations in Oklahoma, Virginia and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $150,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,274,597
Total Assets
$10,648,115
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
66
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 58%
38 of 66 recipients (58%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Oklahoma
96% of all grants are concentrated in Oklahoma, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oklahoma, funding concentrates in Oklahoma City (67%), Edmond (11%), Nichols Hills (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+28%
Moderate 28% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (69%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ad Astra Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Space Forces Association | $10,000 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Alzheimers Cares For Ok | 2023 |
| Bethany Public School Foundation | $2,500 | Bethany, OK, US | Band Program | 2023 |
| Blac Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Arts Integration Training For Okcps | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of American National Fou | $100,000 | Irving, TX, US | Florida Sea Base Dorm Addition | 2023 |
| Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Canterbury Voices | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Casady School | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | $3,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cimarron Opera | $26,000 | Norman, OK, US | Opera Theater Camp 2023 | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Yukon, OK, US | Marlin Oil Golf Classic | 2023 |
| Florida National High Adventure Sea | $23,500 | Islamorada, FL, US | Tarpon Tournament | 2023 |
| Integris Health Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nexus Equine | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nichols Hills Parks Inc | $500 | Nichols Hill, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Okc Community College | $7,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Music Scholarships | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Clint Gold | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $250 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Dr Jim Lowe | 2023 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $36,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Repertory Theater | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Museum Of Art | $50,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2023 Summer Arts Institute Scholarships | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Youth Orchestra | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | $100,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Expedition Africa | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $3,500 | Stillwater, OK, US | Cowboy Rocketworks | 2023 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Scissortail Park | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scissortail Park Concerts 2023 | 2023 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Chur | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Engaging Mens Luncheon | 2023 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Program | 2023 |
| University Of Central Oklahoma Foun | $40,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Computer Science Department | 2023 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Air Space Forces Association | $10,000 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Alzheimers Cares For Ok | 2023 |
| Bethany Public School Foundation | $2,500 | Bethany, OK, US | Band Program | 2023 |
| Blac Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Arts Integration Training For Okcps | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of American National Fou | $100,000 | Irving, TX, US | Florida Sea Base Dorm Addition | 2023 |
| Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Canterbury Voices | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Casady School | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | $3,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cimarron Opera | $26,000 | Norman, OK, US | Opera Theater Camp 2023 | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Yukon, OK, US | Marlin Oil Golf Classic | 2023 |
| Florida National High Adventure Sea | $23,500 | Islamorada, FL, US | Tarpon Tournament | 2023 |
| Integris Health Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nexus Equine | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nichols Hills Parks Inc | $500 | Nichols Hill, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Okc Community College | $7,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Music Scholarships | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Clint Gold | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $250 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Dr Jim Lowe | 2023 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $36,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Repertory Theater | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Museum Of Art | $50,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2023 Summer Arts Institute Scholarships | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Youth Orchestra | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | $100,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Expedition Africa | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $3,500 | Stillwater, OK, US | Cowboy Rocketworks | 2023 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Scissortail Park | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scissortail Park Concerts 2023 | 2023 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Chur | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Engaging Mens Luncheon | 2023 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Program | 2023 |
| University Of Central Oklahoma Foun | $40,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Computer Science Department | 2023 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Alz Cares For Oklahoma | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Last Frontier Council | $26,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sea Base And Gathering Of The Eagles | 2022 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Support - 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Canterbury Voices 2022-2023 Concert Season | 2022 |
| Ladies Music Club Of Okc | $2,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2023 Music Scholarship Competition | 2022 |
| Last Frontier Council | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mabee-gerrer Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Shawnee, OK, US | 2022 Free Summer Admission | 2022 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Summer Concert Series | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills Crime And Fire Prevention | $2,500 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $3,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Fbo Oklahoma Museums Association | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $10,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Musical Fund: "Brigadoon" | 2022 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022-2023 Concert Sponsorship | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Go Red For Women | 2022 |
| Ok Humanities | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 General Support | 2022 |
| Bethany Public Schools Foundation | $5,000 | Bethany, OK, US | Piccolo/glockenspiel | 2022 |
| Ok Mozart | $2,500 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Okm Music - 2022 Summer Music Festival | 2022 |
| Ok Youth Orchestras | $5,000 | Oaklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Campaign | 2022 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2022 Productions | 2022 |
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Production | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Dancing For A Miracle - Mary Pointer | 2022 |
| Ok Contemporary Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Corporate Council Membership | 2022 |
| Autismoklahoma | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Duets - April 2022 | 2022 |
| Ok Israel Exchange | $10,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sponsor 2022 | 2022 |
| First American Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Programming | 2022 |
| Blac Inc | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Kennedy Center Performing Arts Center In Education 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Scissortail Park (Mailing Address) | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Live From The Lawn | 2022 |
| Wildcare Foundation | $1,000 | Noble, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Okc University | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | School Of Music Performance Season | 2022 |
| Pups And Promises Animal Rescue Inc | $750 | Edmond, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Casady School | $12,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Performing Arts Trip To Spain - Spring 2023 | 2022 |
| Creative Ok Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Ambassador Awards | 2022 |
| Casady School | $150,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Cc Primary Division Expansion / Renovation | 2022 |
| Air & Space Forces Association | $17,500 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show Community Partner | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Church | $25,000 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Alz Cares For Oklahoma | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Last Frontier Council | $26,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sea Base And Gathering Of The Eagles | 2022 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Support - 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Canterbury Voices 2022-2023 Concert Season | 2022 |
| Ladies Music Club Of Okc | $2,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2023 Music Scholarship Competition | 2022 |
| Last Frontier Council | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mabee-gerrer Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Shawnee, OK, US | 2022 Free Summer Admission | 2022 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Summer Concert Series | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills Crime And Fire Prevention | $2,500 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $3,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Fbo Oklahoma Museums Association | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $10,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Musical Fund: "Brigadoon" | 2022 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022-2023 Concert Sponsorship | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Go Red For Women | 2022 |
| Ok Humanities | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 General Support | 2022 |
| Bethany Public Schools Foundation | $5,000 | Bethany, OK, US | Piccolo/glockenspiel | 2022 |
| Ok Mozart | $2,500 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Okm Music - 2022 Summer Music Festival | 2022 |
| Ok Youth Orchestras | $5,000 | Oaklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Campaign | 2022 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2022 Productions | 2022 |
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Production | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Dancing For A Miracle - Mary Pointer | 2022 |
| Ok Contemporary Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Corporate Council Membership | 2022 |
| Autismoklahoma | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Duets - April 2022 | 2022 |
| Ok Israel Exchange | $10,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sponsor 2022 | 2022 |
| First American Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Programming | 2022 |
| Blac Inc | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Kennedy Center Performing Arts Center In Education 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Scissortail Park (Mailing Address) | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Live From The Lawn | 2022 |
| Wildcare Foundation | $1,000 | Noble, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Okc University | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | School Of Music Performance Season | 2022 |
| Pups And Promises Animal Rescue Inc | $750 | Edmond, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Casady School | $12,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Performing Arts Trip To Spain - Spring 2023 | 2022 |
| Creative Ok Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Ambassador Awards | 2022 |
| Casady School | $150,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Cc Primary Division Expansion / Renovation | 2022 |
| Air & Space Forces Association | $17,500 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show Community Partner | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Church | $25,000 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Alz Cares For Oklahoma | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Last Frontier Council | $26,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sea Base And Gathering Of The Eagles | 2022 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Support - 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Canterbury Voices 2022-2023 Concert Season | 2022 |
| Ladies Music Club Of Okc | $2,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2023 Music Scholarship Competition | 2022 |
| Last Frontier Council | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mabee-gerrer Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Shawnee, OK, US | 2022 Free Summer Admission | 2022 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Summer Concert Series | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills Crime And Fire Prevention | $2,500 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $3,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Fbo Oklahoma Museums Association | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $10,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Musical Fund: "Brigadoon" | 2022 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022-2023 Concert Sponsorship | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Go Red For Women | 2022 |
| Ok Humanities | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 General Support | 2022 |
| Bethany Public Schools Foundation | $5,000 | Bethany, OK, US | Piccolo/glockenspiel | 2022 |
| Ok Mozart | $2,500 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Okm Music - 2022 Summer Music Festival | 2022 |
| Ok Youth Orchestras | $5,000 | Oaklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Campaign | 2022 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2022 Productions | 2022 |
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Production | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Dancing For A Miracle - Mary Pointer | 2022 |
| Ok Contemporary Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Corporate Council Membership | 2022 |
| Autismoklahoma | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Duets - April 2022 | 2022 |
| Ok Israel Exchange | $10,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sponsor 2022 | 2022 |
| First American Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Programming | 2022 |
| Blac Inc | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Kennedy Center Performing Arts Center In Education 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Scissortail Park (Mailing Address) | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Live From The Lawn | 2022 |
| Wildcare Foundation | $1,000 | Noble, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Okc University | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | School Of Music Performance Season | 2022 |
| Pups And Promises Animal Rescue Inc | $750 | Edmond, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Casady School | $12,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Performing Arts Trip To Spain - Spring 2023 | 2022 |
| Creative Ok Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Ambassador Awards | 2022 |
| Casady School | $150,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Cc Primary Division Expansion / Renovation | 2022 |
| Air & Space Forces Association | $17,500 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show Community Partner | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Church | $25,000 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Alz Cares For Oklahoma | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Last Frontier Council | $26,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sea Base And Gathering Of The Eagles | 2022 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Support - 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Canterbury Voices 2022-2023 Concert Season | 2022 |
| Ladies Music Club Of Okc | $2,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2023 Music Scholarship Competition | 2022 |
| Last Frontier Council | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mabee-gerrer Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Shawnee, OK, US | 2022 Free Summer Admission | 2022 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Summer Concert Series | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills Crime And Fire Prevention | $2,500 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | $3,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Fbo Oklahoma Museums Association | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $10,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Musical Fund: "Brigadoon" | 2022 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022-2023 Concert Sponsorship | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Go Red For Women | 2022 |
| Ok Humanities | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 General Support | 2022 |
| Bethany Public Schools Foundation | $5,000 | Bethany, OK, US | Piccolo/glockenspiel | 2022 |
| Ok Mozart | $2,500 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Okm Music - 2022 Summer Music Festival | 2022 |
| Ok Youth Orchestras | $5,000 | Oaklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Campaign | 2022 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2022 Productions | 2022 |
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Production | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Dancing For A Miracle - Mary Pointer | 2022 |
| Ok Contemporary Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Corporate Council Membership | 2022 |
| Autismoklahoma | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Duets - April 2022 | 2022 |
| Ok Israel Exchange | $10,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sponsor 2022 | 2022 |
| First American Museum | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education Programming | 2022 |
| Blac Inc | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Kennedy Center Performing Arts Center In Education 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Ywca Oklahoma City | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Scissortail Park (Mailing Address) | $30,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Live From The Lawn | 2022 |
| Wildcare Foundation | $1,000 | Noble, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Okc University | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | School Of Music Performance Season | 2022 |
| Pups And Promises Animal Rescue Inc | $750 | Edmond, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Casady School | $12,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Performing Arts Trip To Spain - Spring 2023 | 2022 |
| Creative Ok Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2022 Ambassador Awards | 2022 |
| Casady School | $150,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Cc Primary Division Expansion / Renovation | 2022 |
| Air & Space Forces Association | $17,500 | Midwest City, OK, US | Tinker Air Show Community Partner | 2022 |
| Nichols Hills United Methodist Church | $25,000 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Allied Arts | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2021 Opus | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Care Connections | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Last Fronteir Council | $1,250 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Gathering Of The Eagles | 2021 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Canterbury Voices 2021-2022 Concert Season | 2021 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cheers For Cheetahs & Home Range For The Holidays | 2021 |
| Florida National High Adventure Sea Base | $30,000 | Islamorada, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ladies Music Club Of Okc | $2,000 | Edmond, OK, US | 2021 Music Scholarship Competition | 2021 |
| Last Frontier Council | $75,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Distinguished Citizens Dinner | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $10,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Lls Children's Initiative | 2021 |
| Mabee-gerrer Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Shawnee, OK, US | 2021 Free Summer Admission | 2021 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2021 Summer Concert Series | 2021 |
| Nichols Hills Crime And Fire Prevention | $2,500 | Nichols Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Oklahoma City Community College Foundation | $50,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2021-2022 Spring Performing Arts Series | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2021 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $10,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Musical Fund: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory | 2021 |
| Oklahoma History Center | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | History Day 2021 | 2021 |
| Oklahoma State Fair Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Visual Art Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 12x12 Art Fundraiser 2021 | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Youth Orchestras | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Live Virtual Event | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | $2,300 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2021-2022 Concert Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | $40,000 | Stillwater, OK, US | Hargis Legacy Fund | 2021 |
| Oku | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Wanda L. Bass School Of Music 2021 Performance Season | 2021 |
| The University Of Oklaoma Foundation | $1,000 | Norman, OK, US | Journalism: In Honor Of Helen Ford Wallace | 2021 |
| Winter On Western Foundation | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Wow 2021 - Communities Foundation Of Ok | 2021 |
| Allied Arts | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 2020 Campaign Gift | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Oklahoma Chapter Programs And Services | 2020 |
| Autismoklahoma | $9,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Bethany Public School Foundation | $10,047 | Bethany, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Brightmusic Society Of Oklahoma | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America National Foundation | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Canterbury Voices Inc | $45,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Casady School | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| The Children's Center | $25,000 | Bethany, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cimarron Opera | $26,000 | Norman, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Intermission Campaign | 2020 |
| Escco - Executive Service Corps Of Central Oklahoma | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Okc Chorus Of Sweet Adelines | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma | $50,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | City Camp | 2020 |
| Harding Fine Arts Academy | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Master Plan Project | 2020 |
| John W Rex Charter Elementary | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Fun Run | 2020 |
| University Of Kansas Endowment | $25,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of Of America Last Frontier Council | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Inc | $15,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Nicholas Hills Crime Prevention | $2,500 | Nicholas Hills, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oklahoma Community Orchestra | $3,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Ok Arts Institute | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Oklahoma Historical Society | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Okc Indigenous Theatre | $5,000 | Norman, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Ok Israel Exchange | $10,800 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Sponsor 2020 Fundraising Event | 2020 |
| Ok State Fair Inc | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | V.a.s.e. Scholarship Contribution | 2020 |
| Ok Visual Arts Coalition | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Ovac's 12x12 Art Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Ok Youth Orchestras | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Annual Play It Forward Campaign | 2020 |
| Okc Philharmonic | $33,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | $12,500 | Stillwater, OK, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Painted Sky Opera | $25,000 | Edmond, OK, US | Promote Fine Arts | 2020 |
| Windsong Chamber Choir | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 29th Concert Season | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ad Astra Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 73-1278163 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5653 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE Oklahoma City, OK 73112-7769 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ad Astra Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Alice Sias Pippin |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Phil Pippin |
| Board Member | Richard Pippin |
| Board Member | Philip Pippin |
| Board Member | John Pippin |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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