The Albert and Hete Barthelmes
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes Foundation is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The foundation was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Albert Barthelmes and his wife Hedwig ("Hete"), who were prominent patrons of the arts and accomplished musicians themselves. Albert was a skilled violinist, and Hete was a lauded singer. The foundation supports collaborative programs that offer significant impact in the fields of the arts and sciences, with a particular emphasis on music education and community cultural development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$477K
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+25.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: "Endowing Community Support for the Arts Through the Education of its Children"
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Arts Education: Particularly music education and training
- Arts & Culture: Support for performing arts organizations and cultural institutions
- Education: Programs that combine arts infusion with academic curricula
- Human Services: Community-based collaborative programs
The foundation prioritizes giving to Tulsa area programs that are collaborative in nature and offer significant community impact.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made significant grants to arts organizations in the Tulsa area, including:
How to Apply
** No specific application procedures are detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking primarily on the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,415,994 |
| Total Annual Giving | $476,500 |
| Typical Grant Size | $250,000–$275,000 |
| EIN | 73-1423086 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,415,994 | $4,975,104 | $5,289,717 |
| Revenue | $1,221,691 | $393,596 | $296,390 |
| Expenses | $810,013 | $690,975 | $670,557 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $523,578 | $497,271 | $461,501 |
| Net Investment Income | $937,807 | $202,495 | $88,425 |
| Distributable Amount | $480,881 | $402,156 | $419,425 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA M COLLINS | PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | 30 | $112,500 |
Contact Information
Address: 401 S Boston Ave Ste 250, Tulsa, OK 74103-4039
Telephone: 918-392-0906
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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