A Financial Bridge

OSF helps Oklahoma’s low-income families gain access to the learning environment that’s right for them

OUR MISSION

OSF helps low-income families bridge the financial gap between what they can afford and what is best suited for their student for specialized PreK-12 education. Our program helps kids of all backgrounds, from those struggling with bullying and behavioral challenges to learning disabilities, substance abuse, and homelessness.

How It Works

Oklahomans donate funds to OSF for scholarships

OSF accepts donations, manages applications, ensures compliance and awards scholarships

Donors receive state tax credits and federal/state tax deductions

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Leadership

Board of Directors
Holly Gerard

Holly Gerard

President, Durant

Michael Lapolla

Michael Lapolla

Vice President,Tulsa

James Reed, CPA

James Reed, CPA

Treasurer, Edmond

Chris Miller

Chris Miller

Secretary, Tulsa

Charles Daniels

Charles Daniels

Director, Bartlesville

Erin Hagan

Erin Hagan

Director, Tulsa

Todd Kolczun

Todd Kolczun

Director, Miami

Brittoni Lantz

Brittoni Lantz

Director, Broken Arrow

Dan Newberry

Dan Newberry

Director, Tulsa

Hopper Smith

Hopper Smith

Director, Edmond

Emeritus Board
Michael Carnuccio

Michael Carnuccio

Emeritus Board, Yukon

Eddie Huff

Eddie Huff

Emeritus Board, Tulsa

T.W. Shannon

T.W. Shannon

Emeritus Board, Norman

Jabar Shumate

Jabar Shumate

Emeritus Board, Tulsa

Mark Stephen

Mark Stephen

Emeritus Board, Tulsa

STAFF
Sarah Guardiola

Sarah Guardiola

CEO

Alison Shellenberger

Alison Shellenberger

Director of Development

Kelsey Potts

Kelsey Potts

Program Coordinator

Carrie Smith

Carrie Smith

Accounting Officer

Sarah Guardiola

Sarah Guardiola

CEO

Alison Shellenberger

Alison Shellenberger

Director of Development

Carrie Smith

Carrie Smith

Accounting Officer

ACCOUNTABILITY

OSF is committed to transparency. We have a 100 out of 100 rating on Charity Navigator and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY DOCUMENTS:

2022 Annual Report  |  Public 990s  |  Public Audit  |  2021 Statute: Oklahoma EqualOpportunity Education Scholarship Act  |  Fiscal Impact Study

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Kiddos at Oak Hall Episcopal School recently began a new “Kindness Cart” program, delivering goodies to other students and promoting a culture of empathy and support within the school community. ❤️

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Kiddos at Oak Hall Episcopal School recently began a new “Kindness Cart” program, delivering goodies to other students and promoting a culture of empathy and support within the school community. ❤️ What a special program! Great work, everyone. 👏Image attachment

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📣 Say it with us — low-income families deserve access to the best education option for their child! Donate today to give ALL students opportunities ➡️ osfkids.org/donate

We spy some green thumbs in the making! 👍 🌱 Students at Terra Verde Discovery School spent the day planting carrots, lettuce and other veggies in their fall gardens. We’ll definitely be checking back in to see their harvest! 👀 ... See MoreSee Less

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