The Reckoning of Philanthropy
Similar to how one popular dating app is designed to be deleted, I am hopeful that philanthropy can precipitate its own demise. In the current state, philanthropy is vital to funding initiatives that the public sector deems too risky. But what if our systems...
2020 Annual Letter
2020 Annual LetterA Letter from the President We knew 2020 was going to be a big year for the Foundation. We had just approved our second three-year strategic plan that called for a rural expansion in child welfare, and after years of planning, one of our major...
OKC Black Justice Fund Accepting Applications on Nearly $300K Available to Black-led Organizations
OKLAHOMA CITY – The OKC Black Justice Fund is seeking applications from African American-led organizations and those that work to advance racial equity and justice in Oklahoma City. Applications can be submitted online and must be received by 11:59 p.m. on August 31,...
Arnall Family Foundation Awards Nearly $300,000 for COVID-19 Child Welfare Response
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Arnall Family Foundation awarded $298,669 in rapid response funding to 27 governmental and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The fund was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its immediate strain on those impacted by the...
Arnall Family Foundation announces COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
OKLAHOMA CITY – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arnall Family Foundation will provide individual grants of up to $20,000 to organizations throughout Oklahoma who serve children, youth and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems....
Jenessa Cutler named Program Officer, Animal Welfare
OKLAHOMA CITY – Jenessa Cutler has been named to the position of program officer for the Arnall Family Foundation’s animal welfare initiative. Since 2015, Jenessa has held the position of the foundation’s grants manager. She will continue to maintain that position...
Lindsay Laird named Vice President of Programs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Lindsay Laird has been promoted to vice president of programs at the Arnall Family Foundation where she will oversee the strategy and development of the foundation’s programs and initiatives. “Lindsay has been integral to advancing the Arnall Family...
Announcing the $1 Million Transportation Innovation Grant Winner
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Arnall Family Foundation recently announced the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) as the winner of its $1 million Transportation Innovation Grant focused on improving transportation for families in Oklahoma County who have...
Oklahoma DHS Signs State’s Second Pay for Success Contract
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) recently signed a contract with the Arnall Family Foundation to implement the state’s second Pay for Success program. Pay for Success, also known as a social impact bond, is a form of contracting in which...