Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK73118
A Employer identification number

73-1463569
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(405) 607-6301
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$318,453,116J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 8,654,976 8,654,976  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,220,838
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 187,630,116
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,472,337
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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912,371 355,570  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 12,788,185 13,482,883  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 40,000 0   40,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 115,040 28,760   86,280
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 3,450 863   2,587
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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94,039 60,329   23,510
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
505,412 505,412   0
17 Interest............... 132,133 132,133   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
158,635 5,612   34,289
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 4,726 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 75,500 0   75,500
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 6,729 0   6,729
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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37,801 0   37,801
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,173,465 733,109   306,696
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 15,556,685 15,556,685
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 16,730,150 733,109   15,863,381
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,941,965
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 12,749,774
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,374,275 6,101,018 6,101,018
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 323,969 269,022 269,022
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 10,678,600 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12,178,814 		14,019,800
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 12,842,921 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,842,921 		42,113,500
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 18,393,011 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21,124,671 		20,650,800
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 216,949,422 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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207,459,734 		235,175,100
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow399,766
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow275,890 128,602 123,876 123,876
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 265,690,800 260,100,056 318,453,116
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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784 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 784 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 125,457,383 125,457,383
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 140,232,633 134,642,673
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 265,690,016 260,100,056
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 265,690,800 260,100,056
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
265,690,016
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,941,965
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
261,748,051
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
1,647,995
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
260,100,056
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a CHESAPEAKE INVESTMENTS IV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP P    
b ELM PARK MINERALS II, LLC P    
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
d GAIN FROM PARTNERSHIPS P    
e JUNIPER LAKE CHARLES P    
JVM MULTI FAMILY PREMIER FUND II P    
JUNIPER NOLANA, LLC P    
JUNIPER EVANGELINE, LLC P    
JUNIPER SHARYLAND, LLC P    
SANDMAN PROPERTIES P    
ELM PARK MINERALS I, LLC P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 73,515   3,199 70,316
b 37,563   130,101 -92,538
c 186,303,465   183,024,479 3,278,986
d 1,099,831     1,099,831
e 18,000     18,000
20,607     20,607
2,581     2,581
1,795     1,795
6,720     6,720
9,333     9,333
56,706     56,706
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       70,316
b       -92,538
c       3,278,986
d       1,099,831
e       18,000
      20,607
      2,581
      1,795
      6,720
      9,333
      56,706
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 4,472,337
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 177,222
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 177,222
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 177,222
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 269,022
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 269,022
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 91,800
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow91,800 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowOK
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
Yes
 
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no.right arrow (405) 607-6301

Located atright arrow6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350OKLAHOMA CITYOK ZIP+4right arrow73118
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
3.00 		10,000 0 0
6608 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116
MARY GAYLORD MCCLEAN CO-TRUSTEE
3.00 		10,000 0 0
PO BOX 100
SIMPSONVILLE,KY40067
LOUISE GAYLORD BENNETT CO-TRUSTEE
3.00 		10,000 0 0
1604 DORCHESTER DR
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120
TRICIA L EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
3.00 		10,000 0 0
1717 HUNTING AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 N/A 0
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
282,161,280
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
5,652,179
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
31,471,140
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
319,284,599
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
319,284,599
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
4,789,269
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
314,495,330
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
15,724,767
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
15,724,767
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
177,222
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
106,098
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
283,320
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
15,441,447
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
15,441,447
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
15,441,447
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
15,863,381
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
15,863,381
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 15,441,447
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 10,250,779
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 15,863,381
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 10,250,779
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 5,612,602
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		9,828,845
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
MRS CHRISTINE EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118
(405) 607-6301
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
PROPOSALS TO THE E.L. AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION ARE INITIATED THROUGH OUR ONLINE GRANT REQUEST SYSTEM AT WWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM/APPLICATION. TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY BY JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH. AFTER REVIEW, WE WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST. YOU MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY DIFFICULTY OR HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT: DEBI MOORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION (405) 607-6301 DMOORE@GAYLORDFOUNDATION.ORG
cAny submission deadlines:
JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
NONE
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

A CHANCE TO CHANGE FOUNDATION

2113 W BRITTON RD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000

ALLIED ARTS

1015 N BROADWAY AVENUE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 54,000

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

6601 BROADWAY EXT SUITE 120
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OF OKC

6525 N MERIDIAN AVE SUITE 110
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

ANNA'S HOUSE FOUNDATION

3001 E MEMORIAL
EDMOND,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

AUTISM FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA

6608 N WESTERN AVE 428
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

BETHESDA INC

1181 E MAIN ST
NORMAN,OK73071 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

BLAZE'S TRIBUTE EQUINE RESCUE INC

21701 E BRITTON RD
HARRAH,OK73045 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OK COUNTY

2915 N CLASSEN BLVD SUITE 500
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000

CALM WATERS

4334 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY 101
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY

424 COLCORD DRIVE STE D
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

CARE CENTER

1405 ASHTON PLACE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73117 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CASA OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY INC

1608 NORTHWEST EXPY SUITE 101
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

CASADY SCHOOL

PO BOX 2390
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73156 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,502,000

CAVETT KIDS FOUNDATION

730 W WILSHIRE BLVD STE 109
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

501 N WALKER AVE STE 160
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

4250 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO RD
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80906 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000

CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN

730 W WILSHIRE BLVD 112
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CITY CARE

1700 NW 17TH ST SUITE 100
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

CITY CENTER OUTREACH

PO BOX 42301
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73123 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

CITY RESCUE MISSION INC

800 W CALIFORNIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1776
WILLIAMSBURG,VA23187 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA

801 NW 63RD ST SUITE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 520,000

COMMUNITY LITERACY CENTERS

4 NE 10TH ST 263
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CROSSROADS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

1333 W MAIN ST
NORMAN,OK73069 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000

DAILY LIVING CENTERS

1681 SW 86TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73159 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL

726 W SHERIDAN AVE 170
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

DEAN A MCGEE EYE INST ENDOW FUND

608 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 125,000

DENTISTS FOR THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY IN NEED OF TREATMENT

3000 UNITED FOUNDERS BLVD SUITE 131
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 7,000

DOWNTOWN OK CITY INC

211 N ROBINSON AVE 225
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

133 W MAIN ST 102
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

FIELDS & FUTURES FOUNDATION

7001 NW 164TH STREET
EDMOND,OK73013 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM

659 FIRST AMERICANS BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73129 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 300,000

FIRST SERVE OKC

3400 N PORTLAND AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

FOCUS ON HOME

6608 N WESTERN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000

FOUNDATION FOR OKC PUBLIC SCHOOLS

431 W MAIN ST E
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

FREE TO LIVE INCORPORATED

9150 S WESTERN AVE
GUTHRIE,OK73044 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

FREEDOM CENTER OF OKC

2609 N MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 120,000

FREEDOM CITY

PO BOX 13194
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73113 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

FRIENDS OF THE OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER

800 NAZIH ZUHDI DRIVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA

6100 N ROBINSON AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

GROUND ZERO FOUNDATION

3334 W MAIN ST SUITE 445
NORMAN,OK73072 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 12,000

HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY

3333 N SHARTEL AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 125,000

HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR THE UNINSURED (HAU)

3000 UNITED FOUNDERS BLVD SUITE 219
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

HEALTHY MINDS HEALTHY LIVES FOUNDATION

5310 E 31ST ST
TULSA,OK74135 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 500,000

HEARTLINE INC

2401 NW 23RD ST STE 78
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

HIS HOUSE OUTREACH MINISTRIES

14613 E HIGHWAY 20
CLAREMORE,OK74019 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 35,000

HOMELESS ALLIANCE

1724 NW 4TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

HONESTLY

PO BOX 18292
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73154 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

HOPE IS ALIVE

14401 N MAY AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73134 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 500,000

HOPEHOUSE OKC

6608 N WESTERN AVE
NICHOLS HILLS,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000

I2E

840 RESEARCH PKWY
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

INFANT CRISIS SERVICES INC

4224 N LINCOLN BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

JESUS HOUSE

1335 W SHERIDAN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

KEYSTONE ADVENTURE SCHOOL & FARM

19201 N WESTERN AVE
EDMOND,OK73012 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 175,000

LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BOYS SCOUTS

3031 NW 64TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA CITY

730 W WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 116
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 3,035

LYRIC THEATRE

1727 NW 16TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

MAGDALENE HOUSE OKC

PO BOX 57676
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73157 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

1900 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY 700
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

MEADOWS CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY

1000 S KELLY AVE
EDMOND,OK73003 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

MEALS ON WHEELS

201 S 6TH STREET
KINGFISHER,OK73750 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA

915 N ROBINSON AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION OKLAHOMA CITY

13321 N MERIDIAN AVE 206
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,005,000

METROPOLITAN BETTER LIVING CENTER

702 NE 37TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

METROPOLITAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENTEDUCATION FOUNDATION

600 N MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73117 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

1700 NE 63RD ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 507,500

NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

1624 S AGNEW AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73108 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION

431 SW 11TH
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73109 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

NEWVIEW OKLAHOMA INC

501 N DOUGLAS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 375,000

NEXUS EQUINE

PO BOX 54572
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73154 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 65,000

OKLAHOMA ARTS INSTITUTE

111 NW 9TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OU HEALTH

1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000,000

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

2501 E MEMORIAL RD
EDMOND,OK73013 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500

OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET

7421 CLASSEN BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

415 COUCH DRIVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL

620 N HARVEY AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE

3816 S ROBINSON AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73109 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

OKLAHOMA CLEATS FOR KIDS

720 W WILSHIRE BLVD 120
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER

11 NW 11TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH

317 NE 13TH STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000

OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE

5530 N WESTERN AVE SUITE 100
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME

1400 CLASSEN DRIVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000

OKLAHOMA HUMANE SOCIETY

7500 N WESTERN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

825 NE 13TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 272,500

OKLAHOMA MESSAGES PROJECT

1409 NW 150TH ST
EDMOND,OK73013 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

OKLAHOMA MONARCH SOCIETY

PO BOX 54952
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73154 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

OKLAHOMA PROJECT WOMAN INC

2727 E 21ST ST 602
TULSA,OK74114 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

OKLAHOMA REPERTORY THEATRE GROUP INC

11 NW 11TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

OKLAHOMA STATE TROOPERS FOUNDATION

1024 E BRITTON RD SUITE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73131 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 3,000

OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

428 W CALIFORNIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500

OKLAHOMA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

2101 NE 50TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 6,500

OPEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE

718 W SHERIDAN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000

OPRY HERITAGE FOUNDATION

19 E CALIFORNIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73136 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

PALOMAR OK CITY FAMILY JUSTICE CTR

1140 N HUDSON AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 230,000

PASEO ARTS ASSOCIATION

3022 PASEO
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

PEACEFUL FAMILY SOLUTIONS

11 BURTON PL
EDMOND,OK73013 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,200

PETS & PEOPLE HUMANE SOCIETY

9733 NW 4TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73127 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

PIVOT - YOUTH SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY

201 NE 50TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 36,000

POETIC JUSTICE

PO BOX 4117
TULSA,OK74159 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

POSITIVE TOMORROWS

PO BOX 61190
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73146 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

POSSIBILITIES

4301 N CLASSEN BLVD STE C
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

RACE DANCE COLLECTIVE

11 N LEE AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 7,500

REACH OUT AND READ

421 NW 13TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA

3355 S PURDUE AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73179 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 250,000

REMERGE

PO BOX 837
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 85,000

RESONANCE CENTER FOR WOMEN INC

1608 S ELWOOD AVENUE
TULSA,OK74119 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

RESTOREOKC INC

2222 NE 27TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

RISE PROGRAM INC

3516 NW 50TH STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 80,000

SADDLEBRED RESCUE INC

6 MEADOW CLIFF LANE
HARDWICK,NJ07825 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

SANTA FE FAMILY LIFE CENTER

6300 N SANTA FE AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 12,000

SARAH STITT HOPE FUND

7304 S YALE AVE
TULSA,OK74136 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

SISU YOUTH SERVICES

3131 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

SKYLINE URBAN MINISTRY

500 SE 15TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73129 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

SPECIAL CARE

12201 N WESTERN AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73114 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 250,000

STAND IN THE GAP

3939 S HARVARD SUITE 120
TULSA,OK74135 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

TEACH FOR AMERICA

309 NW 13TH ST 102
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

TEEN EMPOWER

PO BOX 18652
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73154 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

TEEN RECOVERY SOLUTIONS

720 W WILSHIRE BLVD 101
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 80,000

THE ARC OF OKLAHOMA

2516 E 71ST ST A
TULSA,OK74136 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

THE CHILDREN'S CENTER

6800 NW 39TH EXPY
BETHANY,OK73008 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000

THE CHRISTMAS CONNECTION

2219 SW 74TH ST STE 125
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73159 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

THE DRAGONFLY HOME

PO BOX 94613
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73143 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 55,000

TYSON'S CHANCE

353 KENTUCKY ST
SHELBYVILLE,KY40065 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

1444 NW 29TH STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 456,750

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

100 N UNIVERSITY DR
EDMOND,OK73034 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INC

100 TIMBERDELL ROAD
NORMAN,OK73109 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,020,500

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

5998 ALCALA PARK
SAN DIEGO,CA92110 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,200

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON,TX77030 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,300,000

UOFL HEALTH FOUNDATION

530 S JACKSON STREET
LOUISVILLE,KY40202 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 250,000

UPWARD TRANSITIONS

1134 W MAIN ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

WINGS SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY

13700 N EASTERN AVE
EDMOND,OK73013 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000

YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY

500 N BROADWAY AVE STE 500
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000,000

YWCA OF OKLAHOMA CITY

2460 NW 39TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 15,556,685
bApproved for future payment

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES
2515 TUNNEL ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80511 		NONE PC CLIMBING HIGHER: A VISIONARY CAMPAIGN FOR YMCA OF THE ROCKIES 1,000,000

CASADY SCHOOL
PO BOX 2390
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73156 		NONE PC UPPER DIVISION STUDENT DINING AND ENRICHMENT CENTER 4,000,000

DEAN A MCGEE EYE INSTITUTE ENDOWMENT FUND
608 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC EXPANSION OF THE DMEI NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY SATELLITE CLINIC 125,000

HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY
3333 N SHARTEL AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		NONE PC INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH ADA COMPLIANCE A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY 125,000

KEY TO HOME PARTNERSHIP
200 NORTH WALKER
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC KEY TO HOME PARTNERSHIP FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FUND SUPPORT 500,000

KEYSTONE ADVENTURE SCHOOL AND FARM
19201 N WESTERN AVE
EDMOND,OK73012 		NONE PC "RAISE THE ROOF!" 175,000

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA INC
3355 S PURDUE AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73179 		NONE PC EXPANDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR CHILDREN, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN OK. 500,000

SPECIAL CARE
12201 N WESTERN AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73114 		NONE PC SPECIAL CARE CAPITAL EXPANSION 250,000

THE CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
6800 NW 39TH EXPY
BETHANY,OK73008 		NONE PC THE MASTER'S PLAN AT BETHANY CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER 600,000

YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
500 N BROADWAY AVE STE 500
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC HERE FOR ALL. HERE FOR GOOD. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 3,000,000

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON,TX77030 		NONE PC COLORECTAL CANCER RESEARCH BY SCOTT KOPETZ, MD 800,000

SADDLEBRED RESCUE INC
6 MEADOW CLIFF LANE
HARDWICK,NJ07825 		NONE PC 2 YEAR MATCHING GIFT - SADDLEBRED RESCUE 50,000

FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM FOUNDATION
659 FIRST AMERICANS BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73129 		NONE PC FAMILY DISCOVERY CENTER 300,000

HOPE IS ALIVE
14401 N MAY AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73134 		NONE PC THE HEALING CENTER 1,000,000

OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OU HEALTH
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		NONE PC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER AT OKLAHOMA CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OU HEALTH 2,000,000

THE FREEDOM CENTER OF OKC LLC
2609 N MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC FREEDOM CENTER GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 120,000

THE NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
1700 NE 63RD ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		NONE PC LIVE THE CODE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM 1,000,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 15,545,000
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 8,654,976  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 3,220,838  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 		    01 5,727  
bINCOME/(LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIPS     14 906,644  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 12,788,185 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
12,788,185
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PREPARATION OF TAX RETURNS 25,500 15,300   0
PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 68,539 45,029   23,510

TY 2024 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Category Amount
N/A 0

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE FIXED INCOME 21,124,671 20,650,800

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
FSP MONUMENT CIRCLE 212,491 252,400
RYMAN HOSPITALITY 11,295,964 37,132,100
VIACOM INC NEW CLASS B 1,334,466 4,729,000

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

12,178,814
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

14,019,800
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


0
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


0


TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ACL ALT LTD AT COST 8,752,519 9,182,100
FS CREDIT REIT AT COST 6,174,801 6,428,500
HUDSON BAY LTD TRCNHE II MS AT COST 9,978,904 11,568,300
MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 39,128,551 34,883,400
NB SELECT OPPS FUND V AT COST 9,050,000 10,979,800
OTHER EQUITIES AT COST 53,610,844 66,455,400
OWL ROCK CORE INCOME CORP AT COST 4,017,967 4,616,200
PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 30,000,661 45,280,500
REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 9,924,696 5,860,100
TRADING SECURITIES AT COST 35,089,877 37,383,500
VINTAGE IX B OFFSHORE AT COST 1,730,914 2,537,300

TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Description Amount
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS TO BOOK BASIS OF PARTNERSHIPS 1,647,995


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 1,955 0   1,955
OFFICE EXPENSES 23,845 0   23,845
COMPUTER EXPENSE 12,001 0   12,001


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 5,727 5,727 5,727
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIPS 906,644 349,843 906,644


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
RETIREMENT PLAN PAYABLE 784 0


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BROKERAGE FEES 505,412 505,412   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
EIN:
73-1463569
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 22,447 5,612   16,836
OTHER TAXES 17,453 0   17,453
EXCISE TAXES 118,735 0   0