About the Foundation
Founded in 1997 by Bill Lobeck and Kathy Taylor and supported by Chair of the Board, Elizabeth Frame Ellison, the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation (LTFF) is a second generation investment, dedicated to making Tulsa an innovative, collaborative and thriving city by decreasing barriers associated with Tulsans achieving their goals. LTFF also acts as a grantmaker, innovator and convener. LTFF supports the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems in Tulsa through its owned-and operated programs including Kitchen 66, Mother Road Market and Shops at Mother Road Market, as well as through grants to organizations. LTFF is also committed to creating an equitable destination district along Tulsa’s stretch of Route 66 called the Tulsa Market District.
LTFF supports the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems in Tulsa through LT Operating Foundation, (LTOF) a 501(c)3 principally funded by LTFF. LTOF is dedicated to building and sustaining generational wealth and launching and scaling small businesses by advancing equity, pride of place, physical infrastructure and economic activity. LTOF programs currently include Mother Road Market, Kitchen 66, Shops at Mother Road Market which are part of the larger placemaking strategy in the Tulsa Market District.
LTFF's Board of Directors approve the budget for LTOF annually in addition to setting the vision and strategic goals of both organizations. LTFF performs complementary grantmaking work to LTOF’s programs, which increase economic activity and equitable growth and development of 11th Street between Peoria Ave. and Harvard Ave. and surrounding neighborhoods in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation and LT Operating Foundation and its programs are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.