Private foundation · EIN 20-3881727 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $291K total, median $9,000. 60% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$291K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in TX
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dallas International Street ChurchRockwall, TXCharity$101K
University of North TexasDenton, TXScholarship$41K
University of North TexasDenton, TXScholarships$32K
Ole MissOxford, MSScholarship$30K
The National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PACharity$30K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXScholarship$22K
Karen Dudley MinistriesDallas, TXCharity$11K
Cause FoundationFresno, TXCharity$9,000
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXScholarship$8,260
Judicial Watch IncWashington, DCPresidents Club$3,000
Booth Western Art MuseumCartersville, GACharity$1,500
Amon Carter MuseumFort Worth, TXScholarship$1,000
MD Anderson (texas Medical Center)Houston, TXCharity$1,000
Nfg Childrens AdvocacyHuntsville, ALCharity$1,000
Graham Paige Owners ClubGeorgetown, CASponser$200

By state: Texas 9 · Mississippi 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Stephen Oyster, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $291K across 15 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation give?

Texas (9 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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