The Barthelmes Foundation Inc
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barthelmes Foundation Inc gave $219K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $219,465
- +74.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,733
- +74.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $109,733
- Total assets
- $4,337,240
- -9.1% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Barthelmes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barthelmes Conservatory Inc ($217K). Together the top 2 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barthelmes Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2023) to $272K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barthelmes Conservatory Inc Tulsa, OK | General Support | $217,000 |
| Arts Alliance Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Support | $2,465 |
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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 | $4,337,240 | $222,998 | $656,620 | $219,465 | 2 | $454,803 | $21,181 | $266,742 |
| 2023 | $4,771,949 | $207,312 | $524,508 | $125,788 | 2 | $346,319 | $29,123 | $248,353 |
| 2022 | $5,089,145 | $269,103 | $571,724 | $159,400 | 2 | $385,989 | $83,368 | $268,919 |
| 2021 | $5,391,504 | $572,064 | $664,131 | $272,144 | 4 | $478,422 | $386,355 | $309,909 |
| 2020 | $5,479,068 | $149,055 | $588,428 | $225,761 | 3 | — | — | $277,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barthelmes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc is led by Joseph L. Hull III, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph L. Hull III
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Anthony Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Pinkerton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Haney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $170K, to Joseph L Hull III (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Barthelmes Foundation Inc
How much does The Barthelmes Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc gave $219K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 2 grants.
How large is The Barthelmes Foundation Inc?
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Barthelmes Foundation Inc operate?
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York, Oklahoma.
What is The Barthelmes Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barthelmes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1326155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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