Donations

Why Your Contribution to the Historic Big 10 Ballroom™ Matters

The Historic Big 10 Ballroom™, owned by A Pocket Full of Hope®, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization), is more than just a building—it is a living monument to our community’s rich cultural legacy. For decades, the Big 10 has stood as a cornerstone of African American music history, welcoming legendary artists such as Ray Charles, the Temptations, and Ella Fitzgerald. It remains a sacred space where generations have gathered to celebrate music, culture, and unity.

By donating to A Pocket Full Of Hope®, Inc, you are helping us preserve and
restore this landmark so it can continue to serve future generations.

Your support provides:

»Restoration of the Ballroom’s historic charm

»A safe, vibrant venue for cultural and community events

»Educational programs that share its powerful story with youth and families

»Every contribution is tax-deductible and directly fuels the mission of keeping this cultural treasure alive—not only as a piece of history, but as a platform where history inspires the future.

When you give to A Pocket Full Of Hope®, Inc.to support the Historic Big 10 Ballroom™, you are not just preserving a building—you are investing in the preservation of history, the celebration of culture, and the empowerment of our community.

Contributors

  • Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
  • Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation
  • HA and Mary K Chapman Foundation
  • Bernsen Foundation
  • AR and Mary Louise Tandy Foundation
  • One Gas Foundation
  • Gelvin Foundation
  • JE and LE Mabee Foundation
  • Lowe’s Foundation Hometown Grant
  • Cherokee Nation
  • George Kaiser Family Foundation
  • QuikTrip Foundation
  • Tulsa County Commissioners
  • George Kaiser Family Foundation Accessibility Grant
  • Ascension St. John CHECS Grant
  • Office of Juvenile Affairs
  • KMS Shillingford
  • AAON Corporation
  • Mid-Town Electric
  • American Airlines
  • DirecTV
  • Williams Company
  • Tulsa Rotary Club
  • TD Williamson
  • Adelson Foundation
  • Prescore
  • Progressive Insurance Foundation
  • Sisserou’s Caribbean Restaurant
  • Board Members of A Pocket Full Of Hope, Inc.
  • Church of the Madalene
  • First Baptist Church North Tulsa
  • Ms. Hazel Shaw
  • Brenda and David Morris
  • AJ Jennings
  • Don and Barbara Thompson
  • Skye Freeman
  • Wendell Hunt