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.
Key facts about The Albert and Hete Barthelmes
- EIN
- 73-1423086
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $476,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $47,650
- Median grant
- $22,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,415,994
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No specific application procedures are detailed in available sources. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Albert and Hete Barthelmes funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Oklahoma (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (8 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants). 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The Albert and Hete Barthelmes open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albert and Hete Barthelmes reported a distributable amount of $481K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium Inc ($275,000), Tulsa Youth Symphony Association Inc ($64,500), Tulsa Botanic Garden ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE TULSA ARTS MANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM INC Tulsa, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $275,000 |
| TULSA YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC Tulsa, OK | SEED MONEY TO ESTABLISH FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAVEL | $64,500 |
| TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN Tulsa, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| TULSA OPERA Tulsa, OK | TULSA YOUTH OPERA PRODUCTION OF THE HOBBIT | $27,000 |
| TULSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tulsa, OK | 2024 OPENING NIGHT SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART Tulsa, OK | 2024 WINE EXPERIENCE & MUSIC ON EXHIBIT | $20,000 |
| CLAREHOUSE INC Tulsa, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF OKLAHOMA ARTS COUNCIL Oklahoma City, OK | ENDOWMENT FUND | $10,000 |
| OKLAHOMA ARTS INSTITUTE Oklahoma City, OK | OSAI 2024 | $10,000 |
| CHURCH STUDIOS Tulsa, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes fund?
**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 co…
How do I apply for a grant from The Albert and Hete Barthelmes?
No specific application procedures are detailed in available sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes make grants?
The foundation focuses its grantmaking primarily on the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and surrounding regions.
What size grants does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes award?
In 2024, The Albert and Hete Barthelmes awarded 10 grants totaling $477K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Albert and Hete Barthelmes required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Albert and Hete Barthelmes reported a distributable amount of $481K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's EIN?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1423086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.