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EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION

EIN 73-1463569 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T20Z)

What they do

EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION .

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$130.83spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.
$15.55in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $3,941,965 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $10,000 for CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST (CO-TRUSTEE). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$12,788,185
Expenses$16,730,150
Annual shortfall $3,941,965 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.
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Revenue$12,788,185
Expenses$16,730,150
Assets$260,100,056
Income$197,197,463
Grants given$82,816,189
Average grant$73,943
Executive compensation (total)$232,500
Stocks and bonds$76,784,100
Accounting fees$94,039
Investing fees$505,412
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
CHRISTY GAYLORD EVERESTCO-TRUSTEE · 3 hrs/week $10,000
LOUISE GAYLORD BENNETTCO-TRUSTEE · 3 hrs/week $10,000
MARY GAYLORD MCCLEANCO-TRUSTEE · 3 hrs/week $10,000
TRICIA L EVERESTCO-TRUSTEE · 3 hrs/week $10,000

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

CHRISTY GAYLORD EVERESTCO-TRUSTEE

LOUISE GAYLORD BENNETTCO-TRUSTEE

MARY GAYLORD MCCLEANCO-TRUSTEE

TRICIA L EVERESTCO-TRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1995
Location
6305 WATERFORD BLVD STE 350, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-1176
County
Oklahoma
In care of
% EDWARD L GAYLORD
Primary officer
CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST, TRUSTEE

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
January 1, 2024
Return type
990PF
Tax preparer
HOGANTAYLOR LLP
NTEE classification
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T20Z)
IRS tax category
Grantmaking Foundations
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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