Help Us Raise $25,000 by November 30th
to Unlock a $15,000 Matching Grant
Help build a future where autistic Oklahomans and their families have the support they need for years to come.
The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma is pleased to announce that we have established an endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to support the AFO’s mission for generations.
And right now, your gift can go even further.
From now until November 30, 2026, donations to AFO’s endowment will be matched through a grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, helping us build a lasting source of support for Oklahoma’s autism community.
The invested endowment fund is a permanent fund that awards grants back to our organization each year to support our general operations.
Give Today.
Make an Impact for Generations.
A Gift That Keeps Giving
When you make a traditional donation to AFO, your generosity helps us serve autistic Oklahomans and their families.
A gift to our endowment is different. Your contribution becomes part of a permanent fund managed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The fund is invested for long-term growth and provides annual distributions back to afo to support our mission.
That means the gift you make today can help AFO continue servicng Oklahoma year after year, generation after generation.
Help Secure AFO’s Future
AFO’s mission is to improve the quality of life for autistic Oklahomans and their families across the lifespan.
Throughout Oklahoma, we provide advocacy, education, training, resources, and opportunities for connection that help create stronger, more supportive communities.
Our work includes:
Connecting families with trusted autism resources throughout Oklahoma
Training parents, caregivers, educators, and childcare professionals
Improving health and safety through professional training and community programs
Supporting autistic and neurodivergent Oklahomans as they transition into adulthood and employment
Creating opportunities for autistic Oklahomans to connect, advocate, and have their voices heard
Working with community partners and policymakers to build a more inclusive Oklahoma
An endowment helps ensure this work doesn’t depend solely on what we can raise in a single year. It creates a permanent financial foundation for AFO’s mission.
Make Your Gift Go Further
Your generosity has an even greater impact right now.
AFO’s endowment is currently eligible for a matching grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
That means qualifying gifts made during the matching campaign can help us unlock additional funding for our permanent endowment.
It’s an opportunity to turn today’s generosity into something much bigger:
Long-term stability. Sustainable support. A Stronger future for autistic Oklahomans.
What is an Endowment?
Think of an endowment as a permanent investment in AFO’s future.
Instead of spending the original fund each year, the endowment is invested and a portion of its value is distributed annually to support AFO.
As the fund grows, iut can provide a reliable source of funding that helps AFO continue its work through changing economic conditions, fundraising cycles, and generations of leadership.
Your gift doesn’t just help fund a program today. It helps make sure AFO is here tomorrow.
Your Legacy Can Take Many Forms
Giving to AFO doesn’t have to mean writing a check.
Through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, donors have access to a variety of giving options, including:
Cash Gifts
Stocks and Other Appreciated Assets
Cryptocurrency
Oil & Gas Interests
Real Estate
Planned & Estate Gifts
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation can work with you and your professional advisors to determine the appropriate way to structure more complex gifts.
Donations to the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Endowment Fund are made through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
Help Us Build Something That Outlasts All of Us
Think of an endowment as a permanent investment in AFO’s future.
The needs of Oklahoma’s autism community won’t end next year. Neither should our support.
By contributing to the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Endowment Fund, you are helping build something permanent: a source of support designed to stregthen AFO’s mission year after year.
For today’s famillies.
For tomorrow’s families.
For generations of autistic Oklahomans to come.
Make your gift today and help secure AFO’s future.
Questions About Endowment Giving?
We’d be happy to help you learn more about the AFO Endowment Fund and ways you can contribute.
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma
(405) 237-8390
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
(405) 235-5603
For questions about complex assets, planned giving, or other giving strategies, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation can help you explore available options with your financial, tax, or legal advisors.