Tulsa Community Foundation

Thinking about being more intentional with your charitable giving this year? You're not alone!

Many people start the new year with great intentions but feel overwhelmed by busy schedules, changing tax laws, and so many worthy causes to support. The good news? You don't have to figure it all out on your own. We've put together a simple 2026 Charitable Giving Checklist with three first steps to help you move from intention to action:
1️⃣ Review last year's giving – Our team can help you see the real impact of your 2025 contributions and identify new opportunities
2️⃣ Connect with your tax advisor – Early conversations about the new tax laws can help you make informed decisions and maximize your impact
3️⃣ Set goals for 2026 – Be proactive instead of reactive by creating a giving plan that aligns with your values

Whether you're brand new to strategic giving or you've been doing this for years, we're here as your trusted partner. Let's work together to make 2026 your most impactful year of giving yet.

Read the full guide and get started: https://tulsacf.org/get-started-now-your-2026-charitable-giving-checklist/

"Giving defines what Tulsa is and has always been."

As Giving Tuesday approaches, many of you are thinking about where to direct your generosity. With 4,700 nonprofits in our city, finding the right ones to support can feel overwhelming.

Our CEO, Phil Lakin, shares 5 tips to help you give confidently and strategically, from vetting organizations to opening a donor advised fund.

Read Phil's full column in the Tulsa World: https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/column/article_0abe7996-f8f0-4581-a3cb-f3ad32651de0.html

Phil Lakin: Finding charities to support can become overwhelming. Here's some guidance My hope for you this season is that you will receive great joy by giving something of yours to build up others in our exceptional community.

Combine several years now. Keep annual grants steady. That is bunching with a donor advised fund. Open a fund: https://tulsacf.org/how-to-open-a-fund/ Not tax or legal advice.