The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., a Private Charitable Foundation, was formed in 1948 by Mr. John E. Mabee and his wife, Lottie E. Mabee, with its office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As stated in its charter, the purposes of the Foundation are to aid Christian religious organizations, charitable organizations, institutions of higher learning, hospitals and other organizations of a general charitable nature.

The geographical area of interest of the Foundation includes the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

From the date of its inception through the most recent fiscal year, grants paid by the Foundation to various educational, religious and charitable institutions have totaled in excess of $935,000,000. The Foundation’s giving is divided approximately – 34% to private, independent non-tax supported colleges – 43% to community activities, including Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, children’s homes and organizations which care for handicapped, abused and neglected children and adults – 4% for religious affiliated organizations, including seminaries, campus ministries, Christian camps and centers – and 19% for scientific, health and medical activities, including principally grants to hospitals and healthcare activities. At August 31, 2011, assets of the Foundation had a total value of approximately $770,000,000.