Bush CJ Tuw
Bush CJ Tuw is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in California and several other states.
Bush CJ Tuw at a glance
In short: Bush CJ Tuw gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,640
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,064
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,019
- Total assets
- $249,955
- +12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 Bush CJ Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bush CJ Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corp ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, Florida, the District of Columbia, and Oklahoma, each receiving 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bush CJ Tuw open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% 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 $13K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corp Fresno, CA | General Operating | $3,982 |
| Boys Club of Fresno Inc Fresno, CA | General Operating | $3,982 |
| Valley Childrens Healthcare Fdn Madera, CA | General Operating | $3,982 |
| Daughters of the Nile 92 Sharon Fresno, CA | Charitable Services and | $2,580 |
| March of Dimes Inc Arlington, VA | General Operating | $1,019 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $1,019 |
| The American National Red Cross Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $1,019 |
| Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles Fresno, CA | Charitable Service and | $1,019 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating | $1,019 |
| Easter Seals Central California Fresno, CA | General Operating | $1,019 |
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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 | $249,955 | $54,090 | $27,352 | $20,640 | 10 | $22,616 | $49,593 | $13,980 |
| 2023 | $223,256 | $14,245 | $26,432 | $20,640 | 10 | $22,166 | $10,001 | $13,739 |
| 2022 | $235,512 | $7,514 | $21,163 | $15,000 | 10 | $16,498 | $2,724 | $14,881 |
| 2021 | $249,206 | $7,325 | $20,523 | $13,119 | 10 | $14,661 | $2,023 | $17,088 |
| 2020 | $262,401 | $36,807 | $19,396 | $13,119 | 10 | — | $31,650 | $14,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bush CJ Tuw reported a distributable amount of $14K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a zoo, a boys club, a children’s healthcare foundation, and organizations providing charitable services. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo says its mission is to inspire people to care for animals, build community, and save wildlife. Easter Seals Central California says it provides services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. March of Dimes says it works to improve the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $20,640. Grants ranged from $1,019 to $3,982, with a median of $1,019. The largest grants were $3,982 each to Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation, Boys Club of Fresno Inc., and Valley Children’s Healthcare Foundation. Other grants included $2,580 to Daughters of the Nile 92 Sharon and $1,019 each to March of Dimes, American Heart Association, the American National Red Cross, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles, American Cancer Society, and Easter Seals Central California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bush CJ Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bush CJ Tuw
How much does Bush CJ Tuw give each year?
Bush CJ Tuw gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 10 grants.
What is Bush CJ Tuw's typical grant size?
Bush CJ Tuw's median grant in 2024 was $1,019, and its average grant was $2,064, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bush CJ Tuw that year got $3K on average.
Where does Bush CJ Tuw give grants?
Bush CJ Tuw gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (5 grants).
Does Bush CJ Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Bush CJ Tuw's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bush CJ Tuw's largest grantees?
Bush CJ Tuw's largest 2024 grantees include Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corp ($3,982), Boys Club of Fresno Inc ($3,982) and Valley Childrens Healthcare Fdn ($3,982), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bush CJ Tuw?
Bush CJ Tuw reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bush CJ Tuw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a zoo, a boys club, a children’s healthcare foundation, and organizations providing charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bush CJ Tuw?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bush CJ Tuw's EIN?
Bush CJ Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6628288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bush CJ Tuw 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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