A R and Marylouise Tandy Foundation
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1254985 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.1M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$16,500
Total assets$153K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $31,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL S HOPPER EXECUTIVE VICE PRE |
|---|---|
| Address | 6120 SOUTH YALE AVE SUITE 1900, TULSA OK 74136 |
| Phone | 9187440553 |
| Form and materials | THE A. R. AND MARYLOUISE TANDY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ENTITIES WHICH ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SUPPORTS ENTITIES IN THE OKLAHOMA AND MAINE AND PRINCIPALLY THOSE ENTITIES IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA AND BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE REGIONS. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE ENTITIES WHICH ARE TO RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS. MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARE HELD ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, NORMALLY AROUND THE FIRST WEEKS OF FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER. ALL REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AND OCTOBER. REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. NO PRESCRIBED FORM IS REQUIRED BUT THE INFORMATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE IRS EXEMPTION LETTER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUESTED. THE ADVISORY COMMI |
| Deadlines | SEE ABOVE |
| Restrictions | TELEPHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Grant | $1,450,000 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | Boothbay Harbor, ME | Annual fund | $1,250,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Building fund | $1,000,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Holland Hall School | Tulsa, OK | Annual fund | $650,000 |
| The University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Annual fund | $70,500 |
| Zillman Art Museum | Bangor, ME | General fund | $61,500 |
| Southport United Methodist Church | Southport, ME | Decorations for church and town | $60,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Tulsa, OK | Annual fund | $37,500 |
| Connecticut College Fund | New London, CT | Annual fund | $31,500 |
| Southport United Meth Church | Southport, ME | General fund | $31,500 |
| Trinity Woods Inc | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $28,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | Topsham, ME | General fund | $20,500 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $20,500 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | Boothbay Harbor, ME | Endowment fund | $20,000 |
| Boothbay Regional High School | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General fund | $16,500 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Annual fund | $16,500 |
| Town Country School | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $14,209 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $13,500 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | Rockport, ME | Advancement of art education | $10,500 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $10,500 |
| Southport Fire Department | Southport, ME | Equipment care | $10,500 |
| Honor Bunker Inc | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $8,500 |
| Farnsworth Museum of Art | Rockland, ME | Annual fund | $8,000 |
| Opera House at Boothbay Harbor | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General fund | $8,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General fund | $8,000 |
| Tulsa Historical Society | Tulsa, OK | Building fund | $8,000 |
| Boothbay Region Land Trust | Boothbay Harbor, ME | Endowment support | $7,500 |
| Holland Hall School | Tulsa, OK | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Fiver Foundation | New York, NY | Annual fund | $4,250 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | Annual fund | $4,250 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Lewiston, ME | Public television, general fund | $4,250 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | Education projects | $4,250 |
| Maine State Music Theater | Brunswick, ME | Capital campaign | $4,250 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Bath, ME | General fund | $4,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($1,166,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,112,709 | 45 |
| 2023 | $12,267,100 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1254985
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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