Ernest J Dexter Tuw
Ernest J Dexter Tuw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $182K.
Ernest J Dexter Tuw at a glance
In short: Ernest J Dexter Tuw gave $79K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,505
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,813
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,813
- Total assets
- $2,030,239
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ernest J Dexter Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baystate Health Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 8 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ernest J Dexter Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $121K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baystate Health Foundation Inc Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $19,626 |
| Springfield Day Nursery Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $9,813 |
| Mason-Wright Foundation Inc Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $9,813 |
| Morgan Memorial Goodwill Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $9,813 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $9,813 |
| Center for Human Development Inc Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $9,813 |
| National Federation of the Blind Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,356 |
| Vision Coalition Inc Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $2,458 |
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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 | $2,030,239 | $207,898 | $116,777 | $78,505 | 8 | $92,776 | $182,120 | $114,250 |
| 2023 | $1,941,141 | $62,951 | $104,369 | $70,416 | 8 | $83,410 | $35,707 | $103,582 |
| 2022 | $1,983,267 | $-47,698 | $165,717 | $121,199 | 8 | $136,353 | $18,781 | $107,090 |
| 2021 | $2,196,454 | $460,292 | $137,125 | $89,635 | 8 | $108,880 | $434,325 | $119,595 |
| 2020 | $1,870,916 | $160,726 | $132,277 | $96,473 | 8 | — | $140,398 | $102,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest J Dexter Tuw reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest J Dexter Tuw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$29K (2020) → $33K (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 $33K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ernest J Dexter Tuw
How much does Ernest J Dexter Tuw give each year?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw gave $79K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 8 grants.
What is Ernest J Dexter Tuw's typical grant size?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw's median grant in 2024 was $9,813, and its average grant was $9,813, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ernest J Dexter Tuw give grants?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (5 grants).
Does Ernest J Dexter Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ernest J Dexter Tuw's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ernest J Dexter Tuw's largest grantees?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw's largest 2024 grantees include Baystate Health Foundation Inc ($19,626), Springfield Day Nursery ($9,813) and Mason-Wright Foundation Inc ($9,813), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest J Dexter Tuw?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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 Ernest J Dexter Tuw's EIN?
Ernest J Dexter Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6112252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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