The Filstrup Foundation
The Filstrup Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $136K.
The Filstrup Foundation at a glance
In short: The Filstrup Foundation gave $136K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $23K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $136,000
- -6.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $22,667
- +9.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (65% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Filstrup Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Rotary Club of Tulsa Foundation ($40K). Together the top 6 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2020) to $145K (2019). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Tulsa Foundation Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc Tulsa, OK | Education Fund | $39,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Education Fund | $30,000 |
| Songs by Heart Washington, DC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-7,083 | $165,606 | $136,000 | 6 | — | $4,475 |
| 2019 | $178,630 | $12,243 | $157,939 | $145,300 | 7 | $6,078 | $15,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Filstrup Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Filstrup Foundation is led by Scott H. Filstrup, Chairman on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Scott H. Filstrup
Chairman
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $11K (2020)
Alvin W. Filstrup III
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $11K, to Scott H Filstrup (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about The Filstrup Foundation
How much does The Filstrup Foundation give each year?
The Filstrup Foundation gave $136K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $145K across 7 grants.
What is The Filstrup Foundation's typical grant size?
The Filstrup Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $22,500, and its average grant was $22,667, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Filstrup Foundation give grants?
The Filstrup Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (3 grants).
Does The Filstrup Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Filstrup Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The Filstrup Foundation's largest grantees?
The Filstrup Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Rotary Club of Tulsa Foundation ($40,000), Tulsa Opera Inc ($39,000) and Northwestern University ($30,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Filstrup Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Filstrup Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Filstrup Foundation's EIN?
The Filstrup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1576282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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