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Bringing big ideas within reach

The Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation strives to empower Tulsans to achieve their goals by decreasing barriers associated with big ideas.

A history of innovation

Founded in 1997 by Bill Lobeck and Kathy Taylor, the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation has grown into a second generation investment in making Tulsa an innovative, collaborative and thriving city. LTFF encompasses a variety of programs and community partnerships dedicated to achieving our mission: to decrease barriers for Tulsans with big ideas.

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Food Spread, Top Down
From left to right: Kathy Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Bill Lobeck
The Route 66 Passport
Inside of Mother Road Market
Mother Road Grand Opening Outdoor Shot
Mother Road Logo

MRM decreases barriers by providing entrepreneurs with the opportunity to use a small shop model to test and scale their latest concept without the financial risk of opening a full-scale brick-and-mortar business.

People cooking inside Kitchen 66's Commercial Ktichen
Kitchen 66 Logo

Kitchen 66 decreases barriers for food entrepreneurs by providing access to affordable commercial kitchen space, business training programs, and sales & distribution opportunities like the Takeover Cafe inside Mother Road Market.

Outdoor of the Tulsa Market District Shops at Mother Road Market
Shops at Mother Road Market Logo

The Shops at MRM decreases barriers for retail entrepreneurs by providing access to affordable brick-and-mortar retail locations, marketing and communications support, and more.