Every gift contributes to the full FORGE experience. While illustrative tier amounts describe specific impacts, donations are pooled to ensure each student receives the support they need most. FORGE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 41-2775478. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
These tier descriptions are illustrative. Gifts are pooled and applied where each accepted student needs the most support — academics, fitness, leadership placement, or application coaching.
FORGE is leadership-led and lean by design. Donor dollars fund the four areas of preparation that selection boards, scholarship committees, and admissions officers evaluate:
FORGE is lean by design. Donor dollars go directly to student preparation — coursework planning, fitness coaching, leadership placement, and application work — and to the experienced coaches who deliver it.
FORGE partners with Oklahoma businesses that want to invest directly in the next generation of leaders. Corporate sponsorships fund cohorts of students and include partnership recognition, event invitations, and direct briefings from FORGE leadership.