Nonprofits in Tulsa Area can receive up to $35,000
Explorer Pipeline, a common carrier pipeline transportation company, with offices in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, is calling for nonprofit applicants for its 2026 Partner Agency Program in Tulsa, OK.
Through this program, one nonprofit is selected to receive a three-year grant from Explorer Pipeline. The selected organization will receive up to $20,000 in year one, up to $10,000 in year two and up to $5,000 in year three.
“Through this multi-year partnership, we are committed to actively building strong, lasting relationships that will drive the organization’s mission and vision, transforming the lives of the people they serve and enriching the community we share,” said Mark Hurley, Explorer Pipeline President and CEO.
The annual tradition of selecting a Partner Agency allows Explorer to engage with the community and local nonprofits in meaningful and impactful ways. The benefits of this program extend beyond donations and in past years, Explorer employees have engaged in volunteerism, gained understanding about community needs and disparities, and helped the organization continue its mission through advocacy.
“Selecting our 2024 partner agency was an extremely gratifying experience. Having served on the board of a local nonprofit, I understand the impact this partnership can have on an organization and the local community. I’m proud to work for a company that shares a desire to have a tangible, positive impact on the world around us.” Joab Somerville, Project Engineer III.
Interested agencies may submit applications online at expl.com/community-outreach/. The application process closes on August 31, 2025. The selected Partner Agency will be contacted on or before October 31, 2025.
Partner agencies must have 501(c)(3) status, be established before 2019, and focus on one of the following areas: health and human wellness, STEM and education, inclusion and diversity, or family and youth.
Previous Partner Agencies include Alzheimer’s Association, Clarehouse, Global Gardens, Pathways, Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa, Iron Gate, and Lindsey House.
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Explorer Pipeline is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has over 240 employees. It transports refined petroleum products through an 1,872-mile pipeline system extending from Port Arthur, Texas to the upper Midwest, and serves major markets, including Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, St. Louis, and Chicago. The southern system currently has a capacity of 660,000 barrels per day and the northern system currently has a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day.
