The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for charitable purposes and scholarships, including support for organizations and universities in Texas and other states.
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation at a glance
In short: The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation gave $291K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,479
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,432
- +200.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $9,036,510
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% 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 Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10750 Strait Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: (512) 789-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas International Street Church ($101K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 104 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to Mississippi, 10% to Pennsylvania, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 $111K (2020) to $291K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas International Street Church Rockwall, TX | Charity | $100,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarship | $40,764 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarships | $31,546 |
| Ole Miss Oxford, MS | Scholarship | $30,423 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charity | $30,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $22,286 |
| Karen Dudley Ministries Dallas, TX | Charity | $11,000 |
| Cause Foundation Fresno, TX | Charity | $9,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship | $8,260 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | Presidents Club | $3,000 |
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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 | $9,036,510 | $1,170,640 | $375,749 | $291,479 | 15 | $291,479 | $203,783 | $230,973 |
| 2023 | $8,444,373 | $759,514 | $291,456 | $174,718 | 27 | $174,718 | $83,368 | $203,190 |
| 2022 | $7,002,370 | $629,497 | $216,342 | $117,684 | 18 | $117,684 | $97,237 | $147,537 |
| 2021 | $6,838,904 | $332,964 | $191,220 | $127,445 | 23 | $127,445 | $101,143 | $124,121 |
| 2020 | $4,864,697 | $151,018 | $141,992 | $110,514 | 21 | — | $107,518 | $86,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and charitable contributions. Among its grantees, Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching; Baylor University describes its mission as integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment to educate people for leadership and service; and Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $291,479. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,500, with a median grant of $9,000. Notable grants included $100,500 to Dallas International Street Church for charity; $40,764 and $31,546 to the University of North Texas for scholarships; $30,423 to Ole Miss for a scholarship; $30,000 to The National Philanthropic Trust for charity; and $22,286 to Southern Methodist University for a scholarship. Other reported recipients included Karen Dudley Ministries, Cause Foundation, Baylor University, Judicial Watch, Booth Western Art Museum, and Amon Carter Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Oyster as president.
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation is led by Stephen Oyster, President on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Oyster
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Cohen (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation
How much does The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation give each year?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation gave $291K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 27 grants.
What is The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's typical grant size?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $19,432, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation give grants?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (10%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denton, TX (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's largest grantees?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas International Street Church ($100,500), University of North Texas ($72,310 across 2 grants) and Ole Miss ($30,423), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and charitable contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's EIN?
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3881727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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