Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $175K.
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw at a glance
In short: Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw gave $325K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $325,000
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $5,058,236
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (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 Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Haven Humane Society Inc ($228K). Together the top 5 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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 $301K (2024) to $325K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven Humane Society Inc Redding, CA | General Operating | $227,500 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corp Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Operating | $48,750 |
| Mass Soc Prev Cruelty to Animals Boston, MA | General Operating | $16,250 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $16,250 |
| American Humane Association Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $16,250 |
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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 | $5,058,236 | $262,140 | $435,209 | $325,000 | 5 | $334,345 | $175,164 | $359,766 |
| 2025 | $5,230,279 | $709,075 | $390,521 | $301,000 | 5 | $310,010 | $633,122 | $333,112 |
| 2024 | $4,910,928 | $332,910 | $374,986 | $301,000 | 5 | $308,941 | $266,924 | $303,544 |
| 2023 | $4,952,282 | $274,947 | $409,131 | $322,867 | 5 | $330,893 | $205,929 | $308,722 |
| 2022 | $5,087,575 | $483,406 | $390,680 | $305,000 | 5 | $313,862 | $407,734 | $359,315 |
| 2021 | $4,989,082 | $219,406 | $384,449 | $305,000 | 5 | — | $152,332 | $311,361 |
| 2020 | $5,159,208 | $382,071 | $380,761 | $305,000 | 5 | — | $308,756 | $312,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw reported a distributable amount of $360K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$71K (2020) → $75K (2026)
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 $75K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw
How much does Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw give each year?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw gave $325K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $301K across 5 grants.
What is Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's typical grant size?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $16,250, and its average grant was $65,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw give grants?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (2 grants).
Does Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's largest grantees?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's largest 2026 grantees include Haven Humane Society Inc ($227,500), The Salvation Army a California Corp ($48,750) and Mass Soc Prev Cruelty to Animals ($16,250), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360K (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 Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's EIN?
Firth Clara Helen Char Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6698210. 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 July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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