Kirkpatrick Foundation

Kirkpatrick Foundation Private Foundation in Oklahoma City

• Oklahoma Roundtable for Animal Welfare: September 22, 2017 (Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club)
• National Urban Ecosystems Forum: September 28 and 29, 2017 (Oklahoma City)
• INTERSECTION, the Oklahoma Link Coalition Conference: November 7, 2017 (Oklahoma History Center)
• The ANIMAL Conference of Ideas, Impact, and Inspiration: October 21 - 23, 2018 (Skirvin Hotel)

The Sandhill Crane's recovery is one of North America's greatest conservation success stories, while the endangered Whoo...
08/26/2026

The Sandhill Crane's recovery is one of North America's greatest conservation success stories, while the endangered Whooping Crane continues to face significant threats. Attend The ANIMAL Conference September 18–19, and hear from Dr. Andy Caven about the science, partnerships, and conservation strategies being deployed in Oklahoma and beyond. Caven is the director of Central Flyway Program at the International Crane Foundation, where he leads conservation and research initiatives for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and their habitats.

Learn more about the conference and register at theanimalconference.com.

📷 International Crane Foundation

Kirkpatrick Foundation supports the professional development of arts educators. Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education pro...
08/25/2026

Kirkpatrick Foundation supports the professional development of arts educators. Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education provides grants to teachers to attend state and national conferences. The program serves those who teach pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade music, art, drama/theater, and dance in public schools. Educators gained insights into innovative teaching strategies and student engagement techniques to take back to their classrooms this fall.

📷 Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education

We bet you’ve seen boy bird caller Samuel Henderson on social media. His mom-managed accounts have hundreds of thousand...
08/25/2026

We bet you’ve seen boy bird caller Samuel Henderson on social media. His mom-managed accounts have hundreds of thousands of followers—and you can hear his bird calls in person at this year’s ANIMAL Conference September 18–19 at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Join us in celebrating the natural world. Learn more and register at theanimalconference.com. Don’t delay—space is limited.

A change to Oklahoma law has eliminated tax incentives for data centers, resulting in developers looking into small town...
08/24/2026

A change to Oklahoma law has eliminated tax incentives for data centers, resulting in developers looking into small towns that may be less equipped to handle their energy and water needs than more remote towns, such as Pryor. Google has operated in Pryor since 2011, and the facility is now Google’s second largest data center in the world.

As many as eighteen data centers are currently proposed throughout Oklahoma, and residents are increasingly resisting the proposals. “The communities are having trouble keeping up with the water that’s needed and the power that’s needed,” said Sherry Alexander, director of business development and communications for MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor.

Read the full report by Ben Fenwick in the latest issue of ArtDesk magazine.

📷 ArtDesk

Two inspiring voices. One unforgettable conference.Join renowned wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin and world-renowned...
08/24/2026

Two inspiring voices. One unforgettable conference.

Join renowned wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin and world-renowned animal behavior expert Temple Grandin at The ANIMAL Conference at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. From wildlife conservation to animal welfare and the human-animal connection, you’ll hear from two of the most influential leaders in the field—along with an incredible lineup of speakers.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. Register today at theanimalconference.com before spots fill up!

Does your work intersect with animals, or are you passionate about animals? You have a place at ANIMAL 2026! Check out o...
08/21/2026

Does your work intersect with animals, or are you passionate about animals? You have a place at ANIMAL 2026! Check out our conference agenda at theanimalconference.com if you count yourself among:

• Animal welfare professionals
• Educators and Researchers
• Veterinarians
• Nonprofit leaders
• Policymakers
• Environmentalists
• Lawyers
• Engaged community members

You’ll gain expert insights, cross-disciplinary conversations, practical ideas, emerging best practices, and valuable connections. Join us September 18–19 at Oklahoma Contemporary! Space is limited—register now at theanimalconference.com.

The fifth ANIMAL Conference is right around the corner! Register today at theanimalconference.com, and map out your conf...
08/20/2026

The fifth ANIMAL Conference is right around the corner! Register today at theanimalconference.com, and map out your conference schedule, space is filling up fast!

This year, we’re offering two rounds of breakout sessions. Choose from topics including animal law, advocacy training, compassion fatigue, backyard conservation, and more. In plenary sessions, leaders will speak about collaborative work taking place to improve animal wellbeing, and attendees will learn how to get involved.

This year's conference will take place September 18–19 at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in downtown Oklahoma City, giving ANIMAL Conference guests the opportunity to experience the immersive art installation Frequency and Perspective by Chad Mount and the ability to hop on the Oklahoma City Streetcar to travel around downtown in the evenings.

Every two years, the ANIMAL Conference creates space to pause, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible for animals and the communities we share. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the event sparks meaningful dialogue, fresh thinking, and collaborative solutions for animal wellbeing. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and immersive art.

📷 RandElliott Chad Mount

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center’s Luxe Affair stylish biennial soirée will take place September 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. I...
08/19/2026

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center’s Luxe Affair stylish biennial soirée will take place September 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. Inspired by the boundless imagination and creative legacy of Wayne Coyne, this evening event celebrates the forthcoming exhibition Happily One Freak: A Wayne Coyne Retrospective and transforms Oklahoma Contemporary into a vibrant world of art, fashion, music, and self-expression.

Learn more at okcontemp.org/luxe. Join us!

📷 Oklahoma Contemporary

In July, the City of Tulsa announced the immediate closing of its municipal jail one day after nonprofit news organizati...
08/18/2026

In July, the City of Tulsa announced the immediate closing of its municipal jail one day after nonprofit news organization The Frontier published a story and video detailing the final hours of a detainee who died after being left alone in a cell in a restraining device. Through its reporting, The Frontier uncovered seven deaths in the jail during a three-year period.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press aided the investigation by helping obtain public records related to the deaths. Kirkpatrick Foundation supports both organizations. Their work demonstrates the important role that independent reporting and transparency play in informing citizens and holding those in power to account.

📷 The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press The Frontier

Local nonprofits improve our community. We celebrate their dedication, hard work, and passion. Kirkpatrick Foundation pr...
08/17/2026

Local nonprofits improve our community. We celebrate their dedication, hard work, and passion. Kirkpatrick Foundation provides grant funding in the areas of arts and culture, animal wellbeing, education, environmental conservation, and historic preservation, primarily in central Oklahoma. We are proud to partner with those who make our community better!

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1001 W. Wilshire Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
73116

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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