The Albert and Hete Barthelmes
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its stated mission is “Endowing Community Support for the Arts Through the Education of its Children,” and its 2024 grants went to organizations in Oklahoma.
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes at a glance
In short: The Albert and Hete Barthelmes gave $477K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Oklahoma. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $476,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,650
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,415,994
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 The Albert and Hete Barthelmes
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation. Application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are as per grant guidelines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Albert And Hete Barthelmes Foun
Mailing address: 401 S Boston Suite 250, Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 392-0906
Website: https://thebarthelmesfoundation.org
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
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium Inc ($275K). Together the top 10 received $477K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 51 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. 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 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 $388K (2020) to $477K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $5,415,994 | $1,221,691 | $810,013 | $476,500 | 10 | $523,578 | $937,807 | $480,881 |
| 2023 | $4,975,104 | $393,596 | $690,975 | $457,351 | 12 | $497,271 | $202,495 | $402,156 |
| 2022 | $5,289,717 | $296,390 | $670,557 | $420,250 | 10 | $461,501 | $88,425 | $419,425 |
| 2021 | $5,654,057 | $286,599 | $642,481 | $388,000 | 10 | $428,972 | $78,463 | $446,516 |
| 2020 | $6,006,328 | $600,591 | $638,384 | $387,500 | 9 | — | $386,577 | $383,272 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Endowing Community Support for the Arts Through the Education of its Children.” Its 2024 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, music programs, and other Oklahoma organizations.
Among its grantees, Tulsa Opera says it furthers public appreciation of music, particularly opera, through mainstage productions and educational programs. Tulsa Symphony Orchestra describes its work as entertaining, educating, healing, and inspiring through musical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The Oklahoma Arts Institute says it provides multidisciplinary arts experiences to develop individual talent and inspire lifelong passion for the arts. Clarehouse describes its work as providing support at no cost to guests and families at the end of life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $476,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $275,000, with a median of $22,500.
The largest award was $275,000 to The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium for general operations. Other notable grants included $64,500 to Tulsa Youth Symphony Association for seed money to establish funds for scholarships and travel; $30,000 to Tulsa Botanic Garden for general operations; $27,000 to Tulsa Opera for a youth opera production of *The Hobbit*; and $25,000 to Tulsa Symphony Orchestra for 2024 opening-night support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Theresa M. Collins as president and director.
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes is led by Theresa M. Collins, President - Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theresa M. Collins
President - Director
Pres.- Director → President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $113K (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 $113K, to Theresa M Collins (President - Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Albert and Hete Barthelmes
How much does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes give each year?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes gave $477K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $457K across 12 grants.
What is The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's typical grant size?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $47,650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Albert and Hete Barthelmes that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes give grants?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (8 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's largest grantees?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes's largest 2024 grantees include The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium Inc ($275,000), Tulsa Youth Symphony Association Inc ($64,500) and Tulsa Botanic Garden ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Albert and Hete Barthelmes?
The Albert and Hete Barthelmes reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $524K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $481K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Albert and Hete Barthelmes fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Endowing Community Support for the Arts Through the Education of its Children.” Its 2024 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, music programs, and other Oklahoma organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albert and Hete Barthelmes?
Contact the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
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 2020–2024
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