Kirschner Trusts
Kirschner Trusts support organizations funding disability education and vocational opportunities, Jewish education and services, and Muskogee-area projects to address community needs.
Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Application opens) | October 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (LOI) | October 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Full application) | January 2027 (Decision notification)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000; projects must be implemented or funds expended by January 1 following award notification.
Summary: Supports disability education and vocational opportunities, Jewish education and community services, and Muskogee-area nonprofit work.
Key Information: An approved Letter of Intent is required before submitting a full application; FY27 guidelines have changed.
Description
The Kirschner Trusts, administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, carry forward Phil and Roberta Kirschner’s philanthropic commitment to young people with disabilities, Jewish causes, and the Muskogee community. Five charitable trusts were established after Phil’s passing, and their administration transferred to the foundation in 2013. Grants support organizations working in one or more of the family’s three priority areas.
Supported work includes independent living instruction, inclusive postsecondary education, job preparation, career exploration, and advocacy for children and young adults with disabilities. Jewish-focused grants support cultural heritage, educational programming, accessible learning materials, Holocaust education, and essential social services. Muskogee-area grants address social, economic, and educational needs through work such as food assistance, early literacy, youth learning programs, arts education, housing support, and services for survivors of abuse.
