Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw
Claussen E & M Charitable 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 $764K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $29K.
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw at a glance
In short: Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,000
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $763,883
- -2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (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 Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw
Who Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grand Island Childrens Museum Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 $35K (2025) to $58K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Childrens Museum Inc Grand Island, NE | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Northwest Educational Foundation Inc Grand Island, NE | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $763,883 | $41,163 | $56,701 | $40,000 | 2 | $44,271 | $28,882 | $47,211 |
| 2025 | $779,315 | $29,502 | $50,744 | $35,000 | 2 | $39,764 | $19,094 | $44,698 |
| 2024 | $800,493 | $38,702 | $54,134 | $40,000 | 5 | $44,366 | $27,599 | $41,854 |
| 2023 | $816,051 | $8,027 | $74,696 | $57,500 | 4 | $61,897 | $13,987 | $57,608 |
| 2022 | $867,384 | $135,661 | $56,795 | $40,000 | 2 | $44,941 | $123,961 | $48,646 |
| 2021 | $787,580 | $51,967 | $60,922 | $44,000 | 7 | — | $41,319 | $45,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Claussen E & M Charitable 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
$14K (2021) → $12K (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 $12K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw
How much does Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw give each year?
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw?
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw reported $764K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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.
Where does Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw operate?
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw has awarded grants in California, Nebraska.
What is Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw's EIN?
Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6272707. 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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