Self-Made Score
5
Philanthropy Score
4
Residence
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Citizenship
United States
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Harvard University; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University
Did you know
In 2018, Kaiser opened The Gathering Place, a 66-acre park in Tulsa that's the largest public park in the country built with private funds.
In Their Own Words

Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream.

George Kaiser
Related People & Companies
Lynn Schusterman & family
Lynn Schusterman & family
Friend
View Profile
BOK Financial
BOK Financial
Holds stake in BOK Financial
View Profile
Harvard University
Harvard University
Attended the school
View Profile
Eduardo Saverin
Eduardo Saverin
Related by education: Harvard University
View Profile
Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
Related by education: Harvard University
View Profile
Alfred Lin
Alfred Lin
Related by education: Harvard University
View Profile

More on Forbes

Aug 23, 2023

University Of Tulsa Creating Cyber Innovation Institute With Anticipated $75 Million Investment

The University of Tulsa is creating the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute, with up to $75 million in funding in hand or anticipated from various sources.
ByMichael T. NietzelSenior Contributor
COUNCIL POST | Membership (fee-based)
Aug 23, 2022

Guan Xi Imperative: The Three Waves Of Building Trust For Global, Multigenerational Teams

Each wave represents the complex dimensions of building relationships.
ByJedidiah Alex KohFormer Forbes Councils Member
Jun 24, 2022

Oil And Banking Billionaire George Kaiser Says Market Bottom Is Still Far Off

The Oklahoma mogul spoke to Forbes about how he's protecting his investments ahead of the “near certainty” of a recession.
ByGiacomo TogniniForbes Staff
Sep 8, 2020

The New Forbes Philanthropy Score: How We Ranked Each Forbes 400 Billionaire Based On Their Giving

To get a better handle on how much money is really going from charitable foundations to nonprofits, this year we counted “out the door” gifts rather than money put into billionaires’ foundations.
ByJennifer WangFormer Staff
Aug 7, 2020

Another Oil-And-Gas Billionaire Sent Joe Biden Money. He Sent It Back.

Biden has pledged to not accept money from fossil-fuel executives or companies.
ByMichela TinderaFormer Staff
May 29, 2020

Biden Extends Lead Over Trump In Race For Billionaire Donors

Biden’s campaign has now received contributions from 100 billionaires and their spouses, compared to 92 who have pitched in to Trump’s campaign.
ByMichela TinderaFormer Staff
May 6, 2020

Here Are The Billionaires Backing Joe Biden’s Presidential Campaign, As Of March 2020

The former vice president received more donations in March from America’s ultrawealthy—including Netflix's Reed Hastings and Miami developer Jorge Perez—than in any previous month of his campaign.
ByMichela TinderaFormer Staff
Apr 28, 2020

A Billionaire Oil Executive Donated To Joe Biden. He Sent The Money Back

The Biden campaign has said it is not accepting money from executives of fossil fuel companies.
ByMichela TinderaFormer Staff
Apr 29, 2019

Tulsa's Charms And $10,000 Woo Remote Workers

Tulsa Remote is an innovative program aimed at attracting remote workers. Those accepted into the program receive $10,000 in cash, an additional housing stipend of $1,000 and free co-working space in Tulsa. The first arrivals, selected from a pool of 10,000 applicants, arrived in March 2019.
ByAndrew LevineFormer Contributor
Nov 13, 2018

This City Will Pay You $10,000 To Move There (And That's Not All)

Check out this place that is attracting new residents with cash, plus seven other places in the US that will pay you to live there.
ByLaura Begley BloomSenior Contributor
Apr 8, 2016

Billionaire Buys Bob Dylan Treasure Trove: 'Before Him, Popular Music Was Largely Airy Candy'

George Kaiser previously joined with the University of Tulsa to acquire the Woody Guthrie archive.
ByChristopher HelmanForbes Staff
Dec 1, 2014

Forbes: 2014 Special Philanthropy Issue

Best In Class: The Visionaries Reimagining Our Children’s Future PLUS 5 Big Ideas That Will Save Education Cover featuring: Carrie Walton Penner, Malala Yousafzai, Stephen Schwarzman, Laurene Powell Jobs, Michael Milken, Paul Tudor Jones, George Kaiser, Barry Sternlicht, Elaine Wynn, J.B. Pritzker, Jim Breyer and George Weiss New York, NY (Monday, December [...]
ByForbes Press ReleasesForbes Staff
Sep 21, 2011

Billionaire George Kaiser Has A Big Green Energy Plan

The billionaire investor wants the U.S. to kick its foreign oil habit. Here's how.
ByChristopher HelmanForbes Staff
Sep 21, 2011

George Kaiser's $10 Billion Bet

He transformed a small Tulsa oil company into an energy empire. Can he get the same results investing in America's poorest kids?
ByChristopher HelmanForbes Staff
Sep 21, 2011

George Kaiser's $10 Billion Bet

He transformed a small Tulsa oil company into an energy empire. Can he get the same results investing in America's poorest kids?
ByChristopher HelmanForbes Staff
Sep 21, 2006

George Kaiser

George Kaiser answers questions about being a self made entrepreneur.

also on forbes

University Of Tulsa Creating Cyber Innovation Institute With Anticipated $75 Million Investment

Guan Xi Imperative: The Three Waves Of Building Trust For Global, Multigenerational Teams

Oil And Banking Billionaire George Kaiser Says Market Bottom Is Still Far Off

© 2025 Forbes Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • AdChoices
  • AdChoices
  • Privacy Statement
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Cookie Preferences
  • Terms of Service
  • Digital Terms of Sale
  • Contact Us
  • Send Us Feedback
  • Report a Security Issue
  • Jobs At Forbes
  • Forbes Accolades
  • Forbes Press Room
  • Advertise