Ervin R Brooks Tuw
Ervin R Brooks Tuw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $960K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $131K.
Ervin R Brooks Tuw at a glance
In short: Ervin R Brooks Tuw gave $47K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $47,084
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,771
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,771
- Total assets
- $959,739
- +13.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (85% 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 Ervin R Brooks Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Faith School of Theology ($16K). Together the top 4 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ervin R Brooks Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $53K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith School of Theology Charleston, ME | Unrestricted General | $16,479 |
| Bangor Children's Home Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $14,125 |
| All Souls Congregational Church Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $9,417 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $7,063 |
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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 | $959,739 | $148,309 | $66,557 | $47,084 | 4 | $53,880 | $130,909 | $54,327 |
| 2025 | $845,177 | $80,836 | $67,668 | $43,070 | 4 | $56,030 | $69,098 | $50,329 |
| 2024 | $836,227 | $29,048 | $53,427 | $37,670 | 4 | $43,499 | $18,767 | $46,850 |
| 2023 | $852,001 | $-22,398 | $62,210 | $40,137 | 4 | $45,801 | $9,031 | $45,182 |
| 2022 | $937,770 | $192,661 | $71,658 | $52,621 | 4 | $59,380 | $180,206 | $52,294 |
| 2021 | $909,028 | $67,149 | $53,185 | $35,804 | 4 | — | $57,172 | $48,885 |
| 2020 | $787,588 | $57,600 | $53,712 | $39,027 | 4 | — | $50,826 | $43,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ervin R Brooks Tuw reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ervin R Brooks Tuw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$16K (2022) → $16K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $16K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ervin R Brooks Tuw
How much does Ervin R Brooks Tuw give each year?
Ervin R Brooks Tuw gave $47K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
What is Ervin R Brooks Tuw's typical grant size?
Ervin R Brooks Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $11,771, and its average grant was $11,771, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ervin R Brooks Tuw give grants?
Ervin R Brooks Tuw gives mostly in Maine: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (2 grants).
Does Ervin R Brooks Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ervin R Brooks Tuw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ervin R Brooks Tuw?
Ervin R Brooks Tuw reported $960K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Ervin R Brooks Tuw's EIN?
Ervin R Brooks Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6042065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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