The Kirkpatrick Family Fund's mission, inspired by John E. and Eleanor B. Kirkpatrick alongside their lineage, is to perpetuate their vision of enhancing the cultural and service community in central Oklahoma. This enduring legacy aims to foster a robust cultural landscape, promote health and well-being, and support the community through strategic philanthropy. The Fund operates with a commitment to nurturing excellence in programming, encouraging broad community participation, and fostering quality learning opportunities for both youth and adults.
The Kirkpatrick Foundation Grants Over $10,000 program is designed to support significant initiatives in several key areas: arts and culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation. This grant program underlines the foundation's commitment to enriching Oklahoma City's cultural landscape, advancing educational opportunities from pre-K through university levels and out-of-school programs, improving conditions for animals, fostering environmental awareness and conservation, and preserving historic sites and structures. Through these grants, the foundation seeks to address tangible quality-of-life issues for the residents and visitors of central Oklahoma, aiming to make a lasting impact on the community and environment.