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Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation

Tulsa, Oklahoma  ·  EIN 237009414  ·  Private foundation

Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $21.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 349 individual grants from this funder — $8.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for criminal justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.7M
Total assets
349
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation funds

Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, housing & homelessness, mental health, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gathering Place
CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT
Tulsa, OK$150K2022
Gathering Place
CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT
Tulsa, OK$150K2023
A New Leaf
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Tulsa, OK$150K2022
Gathering Place
CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT
Tulsa, OK$150K2020
Gathering Place
CIVIC & COMMUNITY GRANT
Tulsa, OK$150K2024
A New Leaf
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Tulsa, OK$125K2020
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Cli
NEW FACILITY
Tulsa, OK$125K2020
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Cli
NEW FACILITY
Tulsa, OK$125K2018
University of Tulsa
STUDENT LOUNGE HARDESTY HALL
Tulsa, OK$100K2018
12 & 12 Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Tulsa, OK$100K2020
Tulsa Zoo Management
LOST KINGDOM GRANT PYM 5 OF 5
Tulsa, OK$100K2023
Life Senior Services
R BERRY CENTER CAMPAIGN
Tulsa, OK$100K2024
Tulsa Zoo Management
AFRICAN WILDS 2 OF 5
Tulsa, OK$100K2024
University of Tulsa
STUDENT LOUNGE HARDESTY HALL
Tulsa, OK$100K2017
Dvis
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAYMENT
Tulsa, OK$100K2017

Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$1.3M
2020$1.5M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation

From Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THE 12TH DAY OF EACH MONTH.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at guidestar.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation

Does Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation fund?
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Gathering Place, Gathering Place, A New Leaf. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation give in grants?
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.2M over 349 grants.
Where is Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation located?
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237009414.
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About this profile. This page is built from Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation'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 Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.