Robert a Parman Foundation
The Robert A Parman Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Oklahoma. Its 2025 grants supported Oklahoma organizations providing scholarships to students in need who are Oklahoma residents, assistance to people in need, and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
Robert a Parman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert a Parman Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Oklahoma. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $146,000
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,273
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,214,504
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert a Parman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material and names Tom Hemry as the contact. The filing states that awards are limited to residents of Oklahoma.
- Contact
Application contact: Tom Hemry
Mailing address: Tom A Hemry Pc PO Box 22486, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Phone: (405) 602-2053
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert a Parman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma City University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The 2024 filing states that awards are limited to residents of Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert a Parman Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2025) to $211K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships to students in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $20,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | Scholarships to students in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $20,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance or care of persons in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $15,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance or care of persons in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $10,000 |
| Upward Transitions Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance or care of persons in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $10,000 |
| Edmond Family Counseling Edmond, OK | Assistance or care of persons in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $10,000 |
| Work Activity Center Inc Moore, OK | Funding to assist adults with develpmental disabilities in the state of Oklahoma | $10,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance to individuals in need and who are residents of the state of Oklahoma | $5,000 |
| Whiz Kids of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,214,504 | $312,538 | $248,770 | $146,000 | 11 | $162,531 | $223,784 | $208,005 |
| 2024 | $3,150,736 | $153,968 | $269,411 | $166,000 | 11 | $182,480 | $64,361 | $200,516 |
| 2023 | $3,266,179 | $253,199 | $287,337 | $182,000 | 13 | $198,480 | $166,949 | $189,760 |
| 2022 | $3,300,317 | $287,207 | $314,188 | $211,000 | 14 | $227,460 | $201,528 | $227,820 |
| 2021 | $3,327,298 | $481,706 | $317,914 | $211,000 | 14 | — | $395,858 | $224,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert a Parman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships, services for people in need, and assistance for adults with developmental disabilities.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Oklahoma State University Foundation says it unites donor passions with university priorities to elevate Oklahoma State University’s impact. City Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with help, hope, and healing. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it leads a network providing nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. Work Activity Center says it provides meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities and works to raise public awareness of them.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $146,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $40,000 to Oklahoma State University Foundation for scholarships to students in need who are Oklahoma residents, and $20,000 each to Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma for scholarships to students in need who are Oklahoma residents.
Other notable 2025 grants included $15,000 to City Rescue Mission and $10,000 each to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Upward Transitions, Edmond Family Counseling, and Work Activity Center. These awards were described as assistance or care for people in need who are Oklahoma residents, except Work Activity Center’s grant, which was to assist adults with developmental disabilities in Oklahoma.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry M Thomason, Richard Metheny, and Scott Smith as trustees.
Robert a Parman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Metheny
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Scott Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Jerry M. Thomason
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Richard Metheny (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert a Parman Foundation
How much does Robert a Parman Foundation give each year?
Robert a Parman Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $166K across 11 grants.
What is Robert a Parman Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert a Parman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert a Parman Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert a Parman Foundation give grants?
Robert a Parman Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (7 grants) and Edmond, OK (2 grants).
Does Robert a Parman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Robert a Parman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert a Parman Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert a Parman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma City University ($20,000), University of Central Oklahoma ($20,000) and City Rescue Mission ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert a Parman Foundation?
Robert a Parman Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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 Robert a Parman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships, services for people in need, and assistance for adults with developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert a Parman Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert a Parman Foundation's EIN?
Robert a Parman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6098053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert a Parman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-a-parman-foundation-morg_8750431fffdc4392867c39b482db4322
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