# George Kaiser Family Foundation Organization, nonprofit · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa) Also called: GKFF, George Kaiser foundation, Kaiser foundation Tulsa, G.K.F.F., George Kaiser A [charitable foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/philanthropic-foundation) in Tulsa, set up as a supporting organization of the [Tulsa Community Foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-community-foundation). Among its focus areas, it supports a group of programs for innovation, entrepreneurship and [talent](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/talent) attraction, including [Atlas School](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/atlas-school), [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa), [Experience Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/experience-tulsa), [Tulsa Remote](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-remote) and [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs). It says it does not accept unsolicited proposals from individuals. **For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) notices that several free programs she uses in Tulsa name the same foundation as a supporter. She applies to the programs themselves, not to the foundation. Official site: ## Connects to (24) - [Philanthropic foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/philanthropic-foundation): An organization that gives money to causes it wants to advance, such as education or a city's economy. - [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa): A Tulsa organization that gives entrepreneurs accelerators, pre-accelerators, coaching, free coworking, pitch events and a network. - [Tulsa Remote](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-remote): A program that gives a relocation grant to remote workers who move to Tulsa and connects them through a member community. - [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs): A tech-led economic development organization in Tulsa. - [Experience Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/experience-tulsa): A program that connects new, longtime and prospective Tulsans to the city through events, city visits and a hub of resources. - [Atlas School](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/atlas-school): A software development school in downtown Tulsa, formerly Holberton School Tulsa. - [Tulsa Local Ventures](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-local-ventures): An initiative of the George Kaiser Family Foundation that helps companies explore and pursue growth in Tulsa. - [THG Energy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/thg-energy): Energy management. - [EIC Rose Rock](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/eic-rose-rock): A Tulsa-based venture fund investing in seed and early-stage energy technology companies. - [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow. - [Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-cyber-innovation-institute): A cybersecurity research institute led by the University of Tulsa. - [Cyber Skills Center](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cyber-skills-center): A set of tech boot camps at Tulsa Community College, launched by the college and Tulsa Innovation Labs. - [Campus Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/campus-tulsa): An internship program for college students in Tulsa. - [Tulsa Service Year](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-service-year): A one-year paid fellowship that brings recent college graduates to Tulsa to work at local nonprofits. - [Gradient](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gradient): A nonprofit entrepreneur hub and coworking space in downtown Tulsa, formerly called 36 Degrees North. - [Latam to Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/latam-to-tulsa): A Tulsa program that brings growing Latin American startups to the city to enter the US market. - [TEDC Creative Capital](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tedc-creative-capital): A Tulsa small business lender, founded in 1979 as Tulsa Economic Development Corporation. - [Avanzando Juntos](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/avanzando-juntos): A Tulsa nonprofit that lends to and supports small businesses. - [OU Polytechnic Institute](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ou-polytechnic-institute): A University of Oklahoma institute with programs at OU-Tulsa and OU-Norman that offers applied technology degrees, including applied… - [Endeavor](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/endeavor): A global network supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs with mentorship and strategic connections. - [Manna](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/manna-drone-delivery): A drone delivery company that flies medicine, groceries and everyday items from local stores to customers' yards. - [NYU Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nyu-tulsa): New York University's programs in Tulsa, made possible by a collaboration with the George Kaiser Family Foundation. - [TCC Skills Lab](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tcc-skills-lab): Tulsa Community College's free training program for adults changing careers or adding tech skills, with virtual programs and… - [Endeavor Heartland ScaleUp](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/endeavor-heartland-scaleup): A regional accelerator for scaling businesses. ## Follow - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gkff) - [X](https://twitter.com/gkff) - [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/gkff.bsky.social) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/gkff) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GKFForg) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/GKFForg) ## Sources - - - Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gkff