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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1006627

ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118

Financials

$233K$333K2023$497K$347K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$497,365$347,013$150,352$851,843$0$851,843
December 31, 2023990$232,781$333,221-$100,440$844,526$0$844,526
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,886
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$222,154
Net gain from sales of assets
$202,088
Net income from fundraising events
$32,974
Other revenue
$34,325

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$34,450
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$7,194
Program services (functional)
$233,418
Management and general (functional)
$113,595

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$844,526
Total assets, end of year
$851,843
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$851,843
Land, buildings and equipment
$55,771
Publicly traded securities
$739,192
Net assets without donor restrictions
$851,843
Gross receipts
$1,079,166
Employees
0
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
OK

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK BLEVINSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA GLASSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
J MAYSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX KROBLINTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE MARTINTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
ED LYNNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCUS TILLEYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK SCHAEFERTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
SETH NIMMOTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM MCLENDONTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HAYNESTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES LEEWRIGHTCEO
Officer
5$0
DEBRA BAILEYCFO
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK BLEVINSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA GLASSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
J MAYSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
BLANE THOMPSONTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVER BOUDINTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE VOGELTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX KROBLINTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE MARTINTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
ED LYNNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCUS TILLEYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HAYNESTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES LEEWRIGHTCEO
Officer
5$0
DEBRA BAILEYCFO
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1601 NW EXPRESSWAY 1910, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-0000
In care of
% ROBERT T CLIFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES LEEWRIGHT, 1601 NW EXPRESSWAY 1910, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Signed the 990
JAMES LEEWRIGHT, President & CEO
Phone
(405) 942-8181
Return prepared by
HBC CPAs & Advisors

Mission

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN EDUCATION IN THE CULINARY, RESTURANT MANAGEMENT, LODGING, AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. SPONSOR INFORMATION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHICH FOCUS ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY; PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE INDUSTRY.SUPPORT A LIMITED AMOUNT OF BENEVOLENCE TO THE POOR, DISTRESSED, UNDERPRIVELEGED, OR TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM A PERSONAL CALAMITY SUCH AS A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH IN THE FAMILY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CAREER INITIATIVE PROGRAM EXPENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH CREATES POSITIVE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCHOOL, WORK AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND IMPACTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
    Expenses $72,015 · revenue $72,922
  • THIRST FOR A CAUSE CELEBRATES GREAT FOOD AND WINE WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL RESTAURANT WORKERS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE.
    Expenses $50,000
  • AWARDS DINNER EXPENSE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES WERE INCURRED TO PRESENT THE AWARDS AND RAISE REVENUE BY THE SILENT AUCTION AS WELL AS ADMINISTER THE FOUNDATION.
    Expenses $45,297 · revenue $46,918
  • TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS.
    Expenses $34,450 · revenue $21,152
  • ODYSSEY DINNERS PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
    Expenses $31,656 · revenue $49,894
  • VICTIM IMPACT FUND EXPENSES PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FOOD SERVICE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF CRIME.
  • OKLAHOMA RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND- IN COOPERATION WITH THE LOBECK TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION IN TULSA AND THE CRESAP FAMILY FOUNDATION IN OKC, THE ORA HELPED FACILITATE THE MARKETING, APPLICATION PROCESS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF 649 GRANTS EQUALING $524,000 IN EMPLOYEE RELIEF GRANTS FOR RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FINAL DECISION ON WHO RECEIVES FUNDING CAME FROM THE LOBECK TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE CRESAP FAMILY FOUNDATION.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1006627
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1976
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$851,843
Income (IRS master file)
$1,079,166

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$497,365$347,013$851,843IRS
990December 2023$232,781$333,221$844,526XML
990December 2022$346,208$271,586$859,151IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-1006627).

Questions about ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 73-1006627.
Is ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES LEEWRIGHT.
Who are the officers and directors of ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $497,365, expenses of $347,013 and total assets of $851,843 at year end.

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