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American Association of Petroleum

Tulsa, Oklahoma  ·  EIN 731298684  ·  Private foundation

American Association of Petroleum is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $904K in grants paid and $53.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 53 individual grants from this funder — $3.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$904K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.0M
Total assets
53
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What American Association of Petroleum funds

American Association of Petroleum's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.

EducationEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Association of Petroleum, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hardin-simmons University
AWARDS - HOLLAND AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Morrison, CO$291K2022
Aapg
SUPPORT OF THE IMPERIAL BARREL AWARD PROGRAM
Tulsa, OK$245K2017
Aapg
GEOLEGENDS
Tulsa, OK$150K2017
Aapg
SUPPORT OF AAPG BULLETIN
Tulsa, OK$141K2020
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
SUPPORT OF AAPG BULLETIN
Tulsa, OK$141K2024
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
SUPPORT OF AAPG BULLETIN
Tulsa, OK$141K2022
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
SUPPORT OF AAPG BULLETIN
Tulsa, OK$141K2023
Aapg
SUPPORT OF AAPG BULLETIN
Tulsa, OK$140K2017
Aapg
SUPPORT OF THE IMPERIAL BARREL AWARD PROGRAM
Tulsa, OK$129K2020
Oklahoma State University
BOONE PICKENS DIGITAL
Stillwater, OK$110K2017
Energeo Alliance
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD & L. AUSTIN WEEKS AWARD
Houston, TX$100K2024
American Geosciences Institute
L. AUSTIN WEEKS
Alexandria, VA$94K2017
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
SUPPORT OF THE IMPERIAL BARREL AWARD
Tulsa, OK$93K2024
American Geosciences Institute
GEOSCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY-L. AUSTIN WEEKS AWARD
Alexandria, VA$75K2024
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation
GEOSCIENTISTS WITHOUT BORDERS 2022 &
Tulsa, OK$65K2023

American Association of Petroleum giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$999K
2018$20K
2020$431K
2022$578K
2023$389K
2024$731K

How to apply for funding from American Association of Petroleum

American Association of Petroleum's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aapg.org/foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about American Association of Petroleum

Does American Association of Petroleum accept grant applications?
American Association of Petroleum's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does American Association of Petroleum fund?
American Association of Petroleum's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Hardin-simmons University, Aapg, Aapg. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does American Association of Petroleum give in grants?
American Association of Petroleum reported $904K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 53 grants.
Where is American Association of Petroleum located?
American Association of Petroleum is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 731298684.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Association of Petroleum's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Association of Petroleum. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.