Burgess R & F Tuw
Burgess R & F Tuw is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $286K.
Burgess R & F Tuw at a glance
In short: Burgess R & F Tuw gave $125K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $125,000
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,625
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,398,618
- +6.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Burgess R & F Tuw
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Burgess R & F Tuw
Who Burgess R & F Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Denver ($30K). Together the top 8 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Burgess R & F Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2025) to $150K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Inc Denver, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Association Denver, CO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre Foundati Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Etmcolorado Inc Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Phamaly Theatre Company Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Wonderbound Denver, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,398,618 | $326,193 | $184,555 | $125,000 | 8 | $139,179 | $286,493 | $156,708 |
| 2025 | $2,262,613 | $294,082 | $169,775 | $118,000 | 8 | $133,060 | $259,837 | $146,570 |
| 2024 | $2,137,252 | $146,187 | $177,911 | $131,355 | 7 | $145,034 | $111,220 | $136,474 |
| 2023 | $2,170,571 | $80,056 | $196,238 | $150,147 | 13 | $163,877 | $44,666 | $139,047 |
| 2022 | $2,287,009 | $103,203 | $167,492 | $119,402 | 7 | $134,340 | $66,354 | $157,538 |
| 2021 | $2,351,586 | $101,348 | $177,158 | $131,165 | 10 | — | $66,699 | $135,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burgess R & F Tuw reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burgess R & F Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$37K (2021) → $44K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $44K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Burgess R & F Tuw
How much does Burgess R & F Tuw give each year?
Burgess R & F Tuw gave $125K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $118K across 8 grants.
What is Burgess R & F Tuw's typical grant size?
Burgess R & F Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,625, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burgess R & F Tuw give grants?
Burgess R & F Tuw gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants).
Does Burgess R & F Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burgess R & F Tuw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burgess R & F Tuw's largest grantees?
Burgess R & F Tuw's largest 2026 grantees include University of Denver ($30,000), Denver Art Museum Inc ($30,000) and Colorado Symphony Association ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Burgess R & F Tuw?
Burgess R & F Tuw reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Burgess R & F Tuw's EIN?
Burgess R & F Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2383505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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