Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation
The Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Tulsa arts and cultural institutions, social-service providers, and national and international charities.
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation gave $29K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $968.9), mostly in Oklahoma. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,067
- +83.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $969
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $490
- Total assets
- $696,678
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (15 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1717 South Cheyenne Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119
Phone: (918) 582-8252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Barthelmes Conservatory ($10K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oklahoma recipients received 76% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 8%; Texas, 5%; New York, 3%; and Virginia, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 30 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $585; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $153 first-time, $515 repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Barthelmes Conservatory Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Arts Alliance Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $4,500 |
| Tulsa Day Center Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $1,836 |
| Red Cross Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $1,233 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art Tulsa, OK | Program Services | $1,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | Program Services | $1,000 |
| Healing Haven Rockwall, TX | Program Services | $1,000 |
| World Center Kitchen Washington, DC | Program Services | $630 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Program Services | $618 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $696,678 | $45,757 | $55,447 | $29,067 | 30 | $29,067 | $19,377 | $38,492 |
| 2023 | $706,368 | $20,189 | $47,456 | $15,840 | 16 | $16,552 | — | — |
| 2020 | $678,167 | $24,213 | $49,344 | $28,409 | 16 | — | $3,278 | $36,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as arts, homelessness services, food assistance, education, animal care, and the environment. For example, Tulsa Day Center says its mission is to serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Meals on Wheels says it provides meals to elderly and infirmed people who cannot prepare meals or otherwise care for themselves. Share Our Strength describes its work as helping communities feed children and addressing hunger and poverty. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $29,067 through 30 grants. Grants ranged from $25 to $10,000, with a median award of $490. The largest grants included $10,000 to The Barthelmes Conservatory, $4,500 to Arts Alliance, $2,000 to Tulsa Day Center, $1,836 to Meals on Wheels, and $1,233 to Red Cross. Other recipients included Philbrook Museum of Art ($1,000), Share Our Strength ($1,000), Healing Haven ($1,000), World Center Kitchen ($630), UNHCR ($618), Greater Good Charities ($523), and Razom ($515).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph L Hull III as president.
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation is led by Joseph L. Hull III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph L. Hull III
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Joseph L Hull III (President).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation
How much does Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation gave $29K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 16 grants.
What is Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $490, and its average grant was $969, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation that year got $585 on average.
Where does Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation give grants?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (28 grants).
Who are Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Barthelmes Conservatory ($10,000), Arts Alliance ($4,500) and Tulsa Day Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation reported $697K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as arts, homelessness services, food assistance, education, animal care, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1519122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph L Hull Jr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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