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The REBO Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status, Expanding Services for Homeless Veterans and Tribes

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The Bartlesville Education Fund, operating publicly as The REBO Foundation, has been officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, effective July 4, 2025. This milestone allows the organization to accept tax-deductible donations, strengthening its capacity to partner with agencies, foundations, local governments, and Native American tribes to combat homelessness, addiction, and mental health crises. The REBO Foundation's mission is to build shelters, rehabilitation centers, and mental health programs, with a focus on serving homeless veterans and Native American tribes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The REBO Foundation has received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, effective July 4, 2025 (EIN 39-2993969), allowing it to accept tax-deductible donations.
  • The organization's mission is to build shelters, rehabilitation centers, and mental health programs, with a focus on serving homeless veterans and Native American tribes.
  • The REBO Foundation will expand partnerships with grantmakers, Tribal councils, community organizations, and veterans' groups to launch new initiatives addressing homelessness, addiction, behavioral health, and employment barriers statewide.
  • The organization's programs are open to all, regardless of faith or background, and are designed to provide comprehensive support, including job placement and career development services for homeless veterans.
  • The REBO Foundation is developing a 20-bed shelter and recovery center in Bartlesville, with veteran-specific tracks for addiction treatment and job training, and tailored modules in partnership with Native American tribes for culturally informed healing practices.

Statistics:

  • The REBO Foundation is headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 3262, Bartlesville, OK 74006.
  • The organization's email is intake@rebo.foundation, and its web address is https://rebo.foundation.
  • The REBO Foundation's President and Founder is Dr. Arley Ballenger, and its Vice President and Co-Founder is Amanda Veley.
  • The organization's upcoming projects include the development of a 20-bed shelter and recovery center in Bartlesville, with plans to replicate the model in rural Oklahoma communities.

Sources:

  • The REBO Foundation press release dated October 19, 2025, on PR.com.
  • REBO Foundation website: https://rebo.foundation.
  • Email address: intake@rebo.foundation.
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3262, Bartlesville, OK 74006.

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