Countess Sterling Tuw
Countess Sterling 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 $611K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $12K.
Countess Sterling Tuw at a glance
In short: Countess Sterling Tuw gave $30K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state West Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $611,481
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Countess Sterling Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Foundation for the Blind ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Countess Sterling Tuw gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 80% 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 $30K (2025) to $260K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for the Blind Huntington, WV | General Support | $10,000 |
| The American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corp Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $611,481 | $24,332 | $45,409 | $30,000 | 3 | $32,846 | $11,743 | $41,168 |
| 2025 | $632,559 | $24,338 | $58,503 | $29,997 | 3 | $46,463 | $12,834 | $38,883 |
| 2024 | $666,588 | $38,312 | $48,496 | $34,998 | 3 | $37,469 | $27,598 | $36,091 |
| 2023 | $676,775 | $18,738 | $81,786 | $46,200 | 3 | $48,676 | $11,238 | $38,577 |
| 2022 | $739,442 | $143,744 | $280,630 | $260,388 | 3 | $263,145 | $129,661 | $49,808 |
| 2021 | $875,999 | $149,333 | $63,222 | $46,200 | 3 | — | $135,342 | $47,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Countess Sterling Tuw reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Countess Sterling 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
$15K (2021) → $13K (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 $13K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Countess Sterling Tuw
How much does Countess Sterling Tuw give each year?
Countess Sterling Tuw gave $30K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is Countess Sterling Tuw's typical grant size?
Countess Sterling Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Countess Sterling Tuw give grants?
Countess Sterling Tuw's top state is West Virginia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and California (33%).
Does Countess Sterling Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Countess Sterling Tuw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Countess Sterling Tuw?
Countess Sterling Tuw reported $611K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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 Countess Sterling Tuw's EIN?
Countess Sterling Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6812730. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
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