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
President, Durant
Michael Lapolla
Vice President,Tulsa
Chris Miller
Treasurer and Secretary, Tulsa
Charles Daniels
Director, Bartlesville
Erin Hagan
Director, Tulsa
Brittoni Lantz
Director, Broken Arrow
Mike Mazzei
Director, Tulsa
Hopper Smith
Director, Edmond
Holly Gerard
President, Durant
James Reed, CPA
Treasurer, Edmond
Charles Daniels
Director, Bartlesville
Erin Hagan
Director, Tulsa
Dan Newberry
Director, Tulsa
Michael Lapolla
Vice President,Tulsa
Chris Miller
Secretary, Tulsa
Todd Kolczun
Director, Miami
Brittoni Lantz
Director, Broken Arrow
Hopper Smith
Director, Edmond
Emeritus Board
Michael Carnuccio
Emeritus Board, Yukon
Eddie Huff
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
Todd Kolczun
Emeritus Board, Miami
Dan Newberry
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
James Reed, CPA
Emeritus Board, Edmond
Michael Carnuccio
Emeritus Board, Yukon
Todd Kolczun
Emeritus Board, Miami
James Reed, CPA
Emeritus Board, Edmond
Jabar Shumate
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
Eddie Huff
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
Dan Newberry
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
T.W. Shannon
Emeritus Board, Norman
Mark Stephen
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
T.W. Shannon
Emeritus Board, Norman
Jabar Shumate
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
Mark Stephen
Emeritus Board, Tulsa
STAFF
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:
2023 Annual Report |  Public 990s |  Public Audit  |  2021 Statute: Oklahoma EqualOpportunity Education Scholarship Act |  Fiscal Impact Study
Latest Facebook Posts
Did you know OSF partners with OVER 65 PreK-12 private schools in Oklahoma? đź‘€ Parents — visit our website to find a member school in your area!
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Looks like Grandparents & “Grand Friends” Day at Special Care, Inc. was a success. đź‘Ź What a special day for students and their families!
Reminder — grandparents have a special opportunity support OSF while receiving generous tax credits and deductions by:
1. Transferring their required minimum distribution
2. Making a qualified charitable donation
3. Donating the taxes owed when converting assets held in a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
Make a difference: osfkids.org/donateThank you to everyone who joined us for Grandparents & “Grand Friends” Day today! It has been said that love is the greatest gift one generation can leave another. Thank you for passing that gift on to these amazing children, Grands!
THIS is why our program exists — to ensure low-income families in Oklahoma have access to the learning environment best suited for their child's needs! We're proud to support member schoolsChristian Heritage Academycademy each year. đź’Ş
Thank you, Darcel, for sharing your experience with OSF!