Rooted in the belief that every person deserves dignity and opportunity, the Ruth Nelson Family Foundation follows the example of our founder as we invest her resources with the Tulsa community she loved so deeply.

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The Ruth Nelson Family Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking institution rooted in a simple belief: no person should be denied dignity, opportunity, or care because of their circumstances. In keeping with Ruth’s vision, the Foundation plans to invest all its assets in Tulsa by 2038.

“She lived to know and
repair the world.”

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