Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct
CE Towne Scholarship Fund TUW Acct is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships at colleges and universities.
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct at a glance
In short: Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct gave $335K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $335,000
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,375
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,391,878
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, request an application and materials from the California Masonic Foundation. The stated award preference is for children of Masonic families.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be postmarked no later than February 28.
- Deadline
- Applications must be postmarked no later than February 28.
- Contact
Application contact: California Masonic Foundation
Mailing address: 1111 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 292-9180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Howard University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($130,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 170 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 58% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia (9%), an individual recipient (7%), Arizona (6%), and Washington (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2021) to $347K (2023). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno FBO Reno, NV | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 18 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $130,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles CO Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of California Riverside Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,391,878 | $328,294 | $430,396 | $335,000 | 40 | $360,159 | $264,922 | $342,473 |
| 2024 | $5,468,169 | $393,775 | $425,546 | $340,000 | 38 | $365,186 | $332,412 | $322,825 |
| 2023 | $5,479,549 | $229,932 | $435,614 | $347,000 | 39 | $371,902 | $171,247 | $308,877 |
| 2022 | $5,684,443 | $479,720 | $426,766 | $322,715 | 1 | $350,033 | $414,590 | $386,941 |
| 2021 | $5,568,951 | $530,311 | $406,646 | $317,620 | 52 | — | $467,647 | $335,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct reported a distributable amount of $342K for 2025 — 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 2025 filings identify its grants as scholarships. Among its grantees, Biola University describes itself as a private Christian university grounded in biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation. The University of the Pacific describes its mission as providing a student-centered education that prepares people for achievement and responsible leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder reported 40 grants totaling $335,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants were $20,000 each to Howard University and Arizona State University. Other listed awards included $15,000 to Biola University and $10,000 each to the University of Nevada Reno, Cal State University Fresno, an individual recipient A&T State University, UCLA, Cornell University, Fayetteville State University, an individual recipient State University, an individual recipient State University, and California State University Stanislaus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee.
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$68K (2021) → $63K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct
How much does Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct give each year?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct gave $335K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $340K across 38 grants.
What is Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's typical grant size?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,375, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct give grants?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (40 grants).
Who are Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's largest grantees?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's largest 2025 grantees include Howard University ($20,000), Arizona State University ($20,000) and Biola University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($130,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filings identify its grants as scholarships. Among its grantees, Biola University describes itself as a private Christian university grounded in biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's EIN?
Ce Towne Scholarship Fund Tuw Acct's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6700587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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